Atty. Stephen James Orens

Atty. Stephen James Orens

Stephen James Orens is a lawyer practicing state & local government, administrative law, land use & development and 5 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.

Rockville Rockville 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About Stephen James Orens at a glance

Stephen James Orens is a Principal based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Miles & Stockbridge P.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1968) and District of Columbia United States District Court for the District of Maryland United States Supreme (1980). Educated at Washington College of Law - American University (J.D., 1998) and Hofstra University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen James Orens is a lawyer practicing state & local government, administrative law, land use & development and 5 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Hofstra University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • Stephen practices at Miles & Stockbridge P.C. in Rockville, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen James Orens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen James Orens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

Stephen James Orens is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Stephen James Orens 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.

Stephen James Orens 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 Rockville 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 Stephen James Orens

Where is Stephen James Orens's law office located?
Stephen James Orens's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Miles & Stockbridge P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen James Orens handle?
Stephen James Orens focuses on real estate, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Stephen James Orens practiced law?
Stephen James Orens has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Stephen James Orens go to law school?
Stephen James Orens earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact Stephen James Orens for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen James Orens received?
Stephen James Orens's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law - American University
- 1998
B.A.
Hofstra University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1968
District of Columbia United States District Court for the District of Maryland United States Supreme
Admitted: 1980

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