Atty. Shaan S. Chima

Atty. Shaan S. Chima

Shaan S. Chima is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, bankruptcy, commercial real estate and 1 other area of law.

Baltimore Baltimore 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Shaan S. Chima at a glance

Shaan S. Chima is an Associate based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Gebhardt & Smith LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2007), District of Columbia (2009), Pennsylvania (2011), and Virginia (2016). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 2007) and Colgate University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shaan S. Chima is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, bankruptcy, commercial real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Shaan S. received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Shaan S. practices at Gebhardt & Smith LLP in Baltimore, MD and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Shaan S. Chima's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shaan S. Chima 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.

Shaan S. Chima is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Real Estate Law

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

Shaan S. Chima is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Shaan S. Chima is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland →

Commercial Real Estate

Shaan S. Chima is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Maryland →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Shaan S. Chima is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 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

Common questions about Shaan S. Chima

Where is Shaan S. Chima's law office located?
Shaan S. Chima's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Gebhardt & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shaan S. Chima handle?
Shaan S. Chima focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Shaan S. Chima practiced law?
Shaan S. Chima has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Shaan S. Chima go to law school?
Shaan S. Chima earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Shaan S. Chima for a consultation?
You can contact Shaan S. Chima directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 2007
B.A.
Colgate University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2011
Virginia
Admitted: 2016
Florida
Admitted: 2022

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