Atty. Debra Ornstein

Atty. Debra Ornstein

Debra Ornstein is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, white collar crime litigation. Debra received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Potomac Potomac 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra Ornstein at a glance

Debra Ornstein is a business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Potomac, Maryland. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989), New York (1989), District of Columbia (1990), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1990). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1988) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra Ornstein is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, white collar crime litigation
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Debra practices in Potomac, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Ornstein's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Debra Ornstein is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

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 Potomac 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

Common questions about Debra Ornstein

Where is Debra Ornstein's law office located?
Debra Ornstein's law practice is located in Potomac, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Ornstein handle?
Debra Ornstein focuses on business, white collar, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Debra Ornstein practiced law?
Debra Ornstein has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Debra Ornstein go to law school?
Debra Ornstein earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Debra Ornstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1988
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1996

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