Atty. Stephen P Elmendorf

Atty. Stephen P Elmendorf

Stephen P Elmendorf is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate development, zoning and administrative law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Bethesda Bethesda 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Stephen P Elmendorf at a glance

Stephen P Elmendorf is a real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1976), District of Columbia (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1976) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association, Inc and (Member, Administrative Law Section) District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen P Elmendorf is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, real estate development, zoning and administrative law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Stephen practices in Bethesda, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen P Elmendorf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen P Elmendorf 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 P Elmendorf is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maryland →

Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Bethesda 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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Common questions about Stephen P Elmendorf

Where is Stephen P Elmendorf's law office located?
Stephen P Elmendorf's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen P Elmendorf handle?
Stephen P Elmendorf focuses on real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Stephen P Elmendorf practiced law?
Stephen P Elmendorf has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Stephen P Elmendorf go to law school?
Stephen P Elmendorf earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Stephen P Elmendorf for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen P Elmendorf received?
Stephen P Elmendorf's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1976
B.A.
Georgetown University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983

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