The law firm of Deckelbaum Ogens & Raftery, Chartered ("DOR") is a full service law firm practicing in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, whose history spans more than forty-eight years. Our firm was first incorporated in Maryland in 1977 and is certified to do business and provide professional services in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. DOR is headquartered at 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Offices are available in the District of Columbia and Virginia for conferences and depositions. <p>Our experienced attorneys and staff take pride in their ability to offer prompt and effective legal services. Our clients are able to take advantage of the numerous services and practice areas offered by the firm including, without limitation, bankruptcy (including representation of credit providers in Chapter 11 business reorganizations), commercial and general civil and appellate litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, asset protection planning, real estate and other commercial transactions, leasing, construction disputes, employment law, personal injury, general contracts, and corporate law. One of our other principal practice areas is the representation of property management clients in landlord-tenant matters and related areas, including leasing, protection of landlords in bankruptcy, tenant workouts and other forms of litigation and contract work. DOR represents major landlords, developers, and management companies in the area of both commercial and residential leasing, management issues, and collections. <p>Our firm is an associate member of the Apartment and Office Building Association ("AOBA") and of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association, and was selected as one of the "Friends of Chapter 8 of the Institute of Real Estate Management ("IREM"). Our firm holds the highest rating given to firms by Martindale-Hubbell.<p>The individual attorneys of the firm are associated with numerous local, state and national bar associations, and other legal and educational associations, including The Commercial Law League, The American College of Bankruptcy, The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the American Bar Association, The American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and the American Inns of Court and are active in local Chambers of Commerce and other service organizations. |
