Atty. Stephanie Cates-Harman

Atty. Stephanie Cates-Harman

Stephanie Cates-Harman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, government contracts. Stephanie received a B.A. degree from University of Bridgeport in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Columbia Columbia 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephanie Cates-Harman at a glance

Stephanie Cates-Harman is a business, bankruptcy, litigation, and government attorney based in Columbia, Maryland. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Florida (1982) and Maryland (1989). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1981) and University of Bridgeport (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Columbia, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephanie Cates-Harman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, government contracts
  • Stephanie received a B.A. degree from University of Bridgeport in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Stephanie practices in Columbia, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Stephanie Cates-Harman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephanie Cates-Harman 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Stephanie Cates-Harman is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephanie Cates-Harman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Stephanie Cates-Harman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Columbia 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 Stephanie Cates-Harman

Where is Stephanie Cates-Harman's law office located?
Stephanie Cates-Harman's law practice is located in Columbia, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephanie Cates-Harman handle?
Stephanie Cates-Harman focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Stephanie Cates-Harman practiced law?
Stephanie Cates-Harman has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Stephanie Cates-Harman go to law school?
Stephanie Cates-Harman earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Bridgeport
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1982
Maryland
Admitted: 1989

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