Atty. Dennis J Shaffer
Dennis J Shaffer is a lawyer practicing business reorganizations and bankruptcy litigation, chapter 11 reorganizations, creditors committee representation and 8 other areas of law. Dennis received a B.S. degree from University of Baltimore in 1996, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Dennis J Shaffer is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Maryland U.S. District Court: District of Maryland (1998) and Delaware (2021). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Baltimore (B.S., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Christian M and 1998-1999, Kahl Circuit Court of Maryland for Baltimore County. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dennis J Shaffer is a lawyer practicing business reorganizations and bankruptcy litigation, chapter 11 reorganizations, creditors committee representation and 8 other areas of law
- Dennis received a B.S. degree from University of Baltimore in 1996, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Dennis practices at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P. in Baltimore, MD
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Dennis J Shaffer is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Dennis J Shaffer is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland →
Dennis J Shaffer is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Maryland →
Dennis J Shaffer is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Maryland →
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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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