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Stephen R. Barry, Esq. graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in May of 2020 and began practicing bankruptcy law on a pro bono basis soon after passing the District of Columbia bar in February of 2021. In 2023 he founded District Bankruptcy and expanded his services to clients in Maryland later that year. He specializes in consumer bankruptcy, small business bankruptcy, and debtor's rights law, offering a full range of legal services. His firm offers competitive rates, including discounted and pro bono (no cost) services for qualified individuals, to ensure everyone can afford the advice and counsel of an experienced bankruptcy attorney.. Admissions:. Education:

Sarah Beth Withers founded Inner Banks Legal Services, a non-profit law firm organized to bridge the justice gap in Eastern North Carolina, where she primarily represents consumers filing chapter 7 and 13 cases. Sarah Beth began her bankruptcy career at the age of 20, when she was hired as a receptionist at The Sasser Law Firm. Realizing she had a passion for the legal profession, she obtained a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Duke University, which eventually led her to law school. Sarah Beth was a recipient of the Thomas M. Moore Eastern Bankruptcy Institute Scholarship and a Governor’s Merit Scholarship. While in law school, Sarah Beth served as a judicial extern to the Late Honorable Randy D. Doub, Chief Judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. After graduating from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2013, she served as a staff attorney for Richard M. Stearns, Chapter 13 Trustee. Sarah Beth went on to represent creditors in private practice, where she noted opportunities to bridge the justice gap, leading her to open the doors at Inner Banks Legal Services in 2017.. Sarah Beth is a co-founder of the North Carolina Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Coalition, which was organized to protect the integrity of the bankruptcy system in North Carolina and preserve the rights of consumer bankruptcy debtors through advocacy, education, and appearances in lawsuits related to issues of interest to consumer debtors. She has co-authored articles for The NACTT Academy for Consumer Bankruptcy Education and the Eastern Bankruptcy Institute.. Sarah Beth is an active member of the legal community, devoting her time to serving the underserved. Sarah Beth has provided bankruptcy education to the Beaufort County Bar Association, to the community through the Pitt County Counsel on Aging, and to domestic violence shelters in Eastern North Carolina. Sarah Beth has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in consumer bankruptcy by Super Lawyers (2019 - 2021), and she maintains an active pro bono practice, being inducted into the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society (2019 – 2020).

Ms. McDowell entered the legal field because of her passion to assist the underprivileged and under-represented.  Her experience covers a wide range of areas, such as family law, criminal law, consumer law, real estate law, public housing and public benefits issues, unemployment benefits and working to reach benefits.  She began her career as a legal services attorney and assisted low-income persons by providing access to justice and opportunities out of poverty.  Ms. McDowell also worked as an Assistant Public Defender and represented juveniles and adults with criminal matters.. In 2009, Ms. McDowell established her legal practice in the District of Columbia and her practice focuses on family law and consumer bankruptcy matters.  Her firm also handles probate law and criminal law matters.  She is barred in the State of Georgia and the District of Columbia and is admitted to practice in the following courts:. Ms. McDowell received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Political Science from Spelman College, in 1999.  She obtained her Juris Doctorate and Masters of Public Administration from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta, Georgia.. In the community, Ms. McDowell volunteers with CASA of DC, where she assists the DC Family Court by serving as an advocate and mentor to children involved in the neglect and abuse system.  She also assists local community groups by feeding the homeless, participating in clothing drives and educational programs, and by providing free legal advice and representation to those in need.

Maurice “Mac” VerStandig is the managing partner of The Belmont Firm and focusses his practice on counseling individuals and companies in all manner of bankruptcy cases. He is known as a detail-oriented, aggressive, and unconventional litigator who utilizes the unique tools and remedies furnished by the bankruptcy process to secure a fresh start for his clients in need of relief from various debt obligations.. The majority of Mac’s practice is focused on representing individuals and companies in the federal bankruptcy courts. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients through the formation of consensual plans of reorganization, through his success in contested stay relief and conversion proceedings, and through adversary claims brought against third parties. He serves as outside bankruptcy counsel to some of the largest and most respected private lenders in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, while also maintaining a smaller creditor-focused practice in Florida and Nevada.. When not advising secured creditors, Mac has counseled multiple law firms in connection with their own insolvency proceedings, helped a mid-size manufacturing company efficiently liquidate through the chapter 11 process, guided the owner of a historic apartment complex through bankruptcy, and represented trustees in complex adversary proceedings. He takes pride in also furnishing pro bono representation to those in need, and regularly advises charities at no cost.. Having held an AV rating from Matindale-Hubbell since the age of 29, Mac is listed as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and presently sits on the local rules committee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. He regularly appears in courts throughout the United States, but is proud to have deep ties to the Washington, DC community.. A native Washingtonian, Mac currently sits on the board of directors of the Charity Series of Poker as well as the board of visitors of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Communication Arts, and is a former member of the boards of directors of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington and Women’s American ORT Foundation.. Mac lives with this wife, Lindsay, for whom he enjoys cooking dinner on an almost-nightly basis.

Licensed in Virginia and the District of Columbia, Brian Lee has been serving clients in the metropolitan area since 2005.  Mr. Lee embraces the challenge of providing informed counsel to clients with a wide variety of complex legal issues.  He graduated from Rutgers University in 1996 and from George Mason Law in 2004.. Lee Legal is a full service litigation firm with concentrations on bankruptcy and civil litigation, with a strong focus on personal injury and contract litigation.  Lee Legal was launched in February 2008 with one driving principle—to provide outstanding yet affordable legal services.  Lee Legal treats every client with dignity and respect, and every client receives a free initial consultation.

Kenneth L. Samuelson leads Samuelson Law, a boutique law firm dedicated to commercial real estate and technology transactions, business bankruptcies, and related litigation. The firm focuses on restructuring distressed commercial real estate and LLCs, offering services such as workouts, recapitalizations, bankruptcies, sale-leasebacks, and business dissolutions, while adeptly managing any litigation that arises. This focus allows the firm to carefully structure relationships and transactions to minimize potential conflicts.Samuelson Law’s practice encompasses a wide range of services tailored to both thriving and struggling businesses. In prosperous times, the firm facilitates acquisitions, joint development agreements, and various lease types, while in challenging periods, it provides support for business workouts, foreclosures, and bankruptcy proceedings, including small business reorganizations. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including real estate developers, small businesses, investors, non-profits, embassies, and commercial real estate lenders, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions that address their unique needs.

If you are Looking For - Top-Rated representation - You Have Found it!Civil Litigation & Bankruptcy AttorneyWith over 20 years of experience, Attorney Maddox-Levine is a trusted advisor for businesses navigating the complexities of civil litigation and bankruptcy. Whether your business is facing a financial restructuring or involved in a high-stakes dispute, she brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, courtroom experience, and regulatory expertise to help you achieve the best possible outcome.. Her background spans both public and private sectors, including litigation roles with prestigious firms and government agencies. She’s skilled at managing complex legal issues—ranging from bankruptcy filings and debt relief to claims management and regulatory compliance. Clients appreciate her clear guidance, personalized approach, and relentless pursuit of solutions that protect their financial and legal interests.. Whether you’re dealing with commercial disputes or looking for a fresh financial start, Attorney Maddox-Levine provides the legal insight and representation your business needs to move forward with confidence

I have a multi-disciplinary practice, representing debtors, lenders, and other parties in interest across a variety of industries and sectors, both in and out of bankruptcy.

Edwin "Sandy" Hardy has practiced Bankruptcy law in eastern North Carolina for 31 years. He was born and raised here. He has successfully filed thousands of bankruptcies. He is a former state legislator in the North Carolina House of Representatives where he served as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. He has served on the North Carolina Courts Commission, the NC Governor's Crime Commission and the Joint Legislative Commission on Seafood and Aquaculture. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He graduated from East Carolina University and Wake Forest University School of Law. He also served for eight years on the Board of Trustees of Beaufort Regional Health Systems which operated Beaufort County Medical Center amongst other healthcare businesses. He served as Chairman of the Board for over three years. He is a federally designated Debt Relief Agent helping people obtain relief from their debt problems and to protect property through the U.S. Code and State and Federal consumer protection and bankruptcy laws.

Deuteronomy 15 - The year for cancelling debts.  The Bible provides for one's debts to be forgiven after seven years and American bankruptcy law acknowledges this long established principle.  I have devoted my life to this biblical principle and serving others.

At Ammerman & Goldberg, our attorneys have combined more than 50 years of experience to provide debt relief services and bankruptcy protection. We routinely work to stop foreclosures, wage garnishments, lawsuits, creditor calls and car repossessions by initiating bankruptcy filings for individuals and small businesses throughout the Maryland, Virginia and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.. If you have been struggling to pay your mortgage, car or utility bills and need information on bankruptcy and debt relief options, please call for a free telephone consultation or send us an email.

As Head of the Bankruptcy Practice of Baker Hostetler in Washington, I bring experience and resources to your representation. My background has included large Chapter 11 business debtor and creditor work so that I'm sensitive to the needs of both sides. This background also provides me the experience needed to negotiate a better resolution as well as the ability to recognize when we must litigate to a successful outcome.

Anitra Ash-Shakoor is the founding attorney at Capital Justice Attorneys, LLP. An accomplished bankruptcy lawyer, she assists clients in Washington, D.C. and Maryland with Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcies. She also practices probate and estate planning in D.C.Anitra is proud to be very active in her community. She often provides pro bono work for low-income individuals facing bankruptcy and was actively involved in the ACLU of Philadelphia’s NAACP v. City of Philadelphia – 5th Monitoring Report Pedestrian & Car Stop Audit.. Anitra Ash-Shakoor is the Chair of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia's Access to Justice Committee; a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys; a member of the Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women’s Law Division, National Bar Association, among many other professional affiliations.

Accomplished and passionate attorney with 20+ years of experience in bankruptcy, coupled with diverse legal and business experience including litigation management, discovery, depositions, briefs and trial (2nd chair). Member of Bankruptcy Mediation Panel since its inception. Licensed to practice in all state and federal courts with admissions in California, Nevada, District of Columbia, England and Wales.