Atty. David William Gaffey

Atty. David William Gaffey

David William Gaffey is a lawyer practicing business reorganizations and bankruptcy litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Baltimore Baltimore 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About David William Gaffey at a glance

David William Gaffey is an Associate based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals: Fourth Circuit (2010). Educated at George Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Duke University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David William Gaffey is a lawyer practicing business reorganizations and bankruptcy litigation
  • David received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • David practices at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P. in Baltimore, MD and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

David William Gaffey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David William Gaffey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David William Gaffey's law office located?
David William Gaffey's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David William Gaffey handle?
David William Gaffey focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has David William Gaffey practiced law?
David William Gaffey has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did David William Gaffey go to law school?
David William Gaffey earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact David William Gaffey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
Duke University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals: Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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