Atty. Maria Fontan Emmith

Atty. Maria Fontan Emmith

Maria Fontan Emmith is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, landlord/tenant, real property and 2 other areas of law. Maria received a B.S. degree from Florida International University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Chevy Chase Chevy Chase 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Maria Fontan Emmith at a glance

Maria Fontan Emmith is an Associate based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, practicing at Tenenbaum & Saas, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Florida (1989), District of Columbia (2006), and Maryland (2006). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Florida International University (B.S., 1984). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association The Florida Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Chevy Chase, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maria Fontan Emmith is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, landlord/tenant, real property and 2 other areas of law
  • Maria received a B.S. degree from Florida International University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Maria practices at Tenenbaum & Saas, P.C. in Chevy Chase, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Maria Fontan Emmith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maria Fontan Emmith 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Maria Fontan Emmith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Commercial Real Estate

Maria Fontan Emmith is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Maryland →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Maria Fontan Emmith is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Chevy Chase 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 Maria Fontan Emmith

Where is Maria Fontan Emmith's law office located?
Maria Fontan Emmith's law practice is located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The firm is Tenenbaum & Saas, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maria Fontan Emmith handle?
Maria Fontan Emmith focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Maria Fontan Emmith practiced law?
Maria Fontan Emmith has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Maria Fontan Emmith go to law school?
Maria Fontan Emmith earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Maria Fontan Emmith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Thomas University School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Florida International University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Maryland
Admitted: 2006

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