Atty. Sheila Durant
Sheila Durant brings over 30 years of legal experience, marked by a distinguished career in public service and private practice. She began her legal journey as a litigator for the City of Baltimore, successfully representing the city through five mayoral administrations.
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Sheila Durant is a Member based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Law Office of Sheila Durant. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, litigation, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1980). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Morgan State University (—). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sheila Durant brings over 30 years of legal experience, marked by a distinguished career in public service and private practice
- She began her legal journey as a litigator for the City of Baltimore, successfully representing the city through five mayoral administrations
- Sheila then served for 16 years as Senior Counsel to the Housing Authority of Baltimore City, the nation’s fifth-largest housing authority
- Her public service also includes roles as a Commissioner with Maryland’s Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and as an Equity Master for the Circuit Court of Wicomico County
- A graduate of Morgan State University and the University of Baltimore School of Law, Sheila’s career reflects a commitment to leadership and innovation
- She is actively involved in the American Bar Association, serving on multiple committees, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Real Property Council of the Maryland State Bar Association, and the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland
- Additionally, she is a Leon Higginbotham Fellow with the American Arbitration Association
- Sheila’s diverse background, including early work as a computer programmer, underscores her ability to navigate complex challenges with precision and insight
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheila Durant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Sheila Durant is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Sheila Durant is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Sheila Durant is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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