Rockville Civil Litigation Attorney

Montgomery County Personal Injury Lawyer and Civil Litigation Attorney

At the law office of Stephen A. Shechtel, P.A., we have protect the rights of individuals and small businesses in and around Rockville since 1992. We built our practice on a commitment to personal service, starting with the recognition that every legal problem is unique. We fervently believe that the lawyer-client relationship is built on dignity and mutual respect. We work hard to establish and keep your trust. When you hire us to protect your interests in civil litigation, you will work directly with attorney Shechtel at all times.

We take a holistic approach to the practice of law. We look at how the resolution of one issue may affect other areas of your case. We believe in open and honest communication at all times. We will keep you fully informed of all developments in your case, both good and bad. We strive to keep you aware of your options.

Our Civil Litigation Practice

We aggressively represent individuals or small businesses as plaintiffs or defendants in civil disputes. We handle cases in both state or federal courts in Maryland.

We handle a broad range of civil disputes, including claims involving:

• Breach of contract — We will prosecute your rights in either seeking damages or defending claims for breach of contract.
• Fraud — We represent parties in cases, involving fraud, misrepresentation, breach of trust or breach of fiduciary duty.
• Partnership disputes — Attorney Shechtel litigates cases involving allegations of breach of partnership. If your partnership agreement whether written, oral, or implied at law is in dispute, we will work with you to dissolve and wind-up your partnership. This may include the fair division of partnership debts and assets.
• Replevin or repossession actions — We can help you recover your property through the courts. Attorney Shechtel has been handling repelvin actions in the district court since 1992 including the lifting of bankruptcy stay so that you can recover your property.We represent both the creditor and the debtor in repossessions including fighting for your rights against a deficiency.
• Debtor and creditor disagreements — The law office of Stephen A. Shechtel, P.A. represents both creditors and debtors for breach of contract involving no payment. If you are being sued for non-payment of a bill we ensure your rights against abuses by credit collection agencies. We are knowledgeable about Maryland's Fair Debt Collection Act. If you are a creditor who is owed money we have over 19 years of experience in collecting money owed to our clients.

Our goal is always to get you full and fair compensation for any loss or injury you have sustained. If you are being sued we work hard to minimize, reduce or avoid your liability for an alleged wrongdoing. A good lawyer will work hard to keep your case out of court. We know from experience that litigation is costly. We employ all alternative means for dispute resolution including negotiated settlements, mediation or arbitration, to help you get the outcome you want ant the lowest possible cost.

Contact Our Office

We provide a free initial consultation. To schedule a private meeting with an experienced Rockville civil litigation lawyer, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 301-309-1440. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs. Our fees are always reasonable.

Stephen A. Shechtel, P.A.
17 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 205
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-309-1440

Facsimile: 301-309-1566
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