Daniel Staeven

Dan has spent his career working with distressed individuals and businesses. His insolvency-based practice does workouts, restructuring, negotiations, and bankruptcy for consumers and entities. Dan also works on real estate transactions representing the buyer or banking institution in a property transaction or properties in distress.

The experience and knowledge of dealing with loan documents supports all different kinds of parties to a transaction. Dan’s practice has intersected many times in federal tax and state tax areas. Dan regularly files bankruptcy cases for individuals to work with tax debt. These workouts take many forms and one size does not fit all. It is Dan’s experience to craft a resolution for each individual case.

Dan has been on the cutting edge of the new small business bankruptcy law practice. He has filed many cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia under Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and recently had 2 cases in 2021 confirmed under consensual plans.

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate

Foreclosure Defense

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Income Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits

• Google Meet
• Zoom
• Microsoft Teams

• Free Consultation
  I give free consultations for bankruptcy and foreclosure defense cases. During that consultation, I describe the bankruptcy process, the documents required, and my fee arrangements.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Credit Cards accepted for non-bankruptcy work. Debit Cards, cash, check, or someone else paying with a credit card are accepted for bankruptcy cases.

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

ID Number: 888273436

Since 2019

Maryland

Maryland Court of Appeals

Since 2004

Virginia

Virginia State Bar

ID Number: 96358

Since 2021

Director

Frost & Associates, LLC

2020 - Current

Dan has spent his career working with distressed individuals and businesses. His insolvency-based practice does workouts, restructuring, negotiations, and bankruptcy for consumers and entities. Dan also works on real estate transactions representing the buyer or banking institution in a property transaction or properties in distress. The experience and knowledge of dealing with loan documents supports all different kinds of parties to a transaction. Dan’s practice has intersected many times in federal tax and state tax areas. Dan regularly files bankruptcy cases for individuals to work with tax debt. These workouts take many forms and one size does not fit all. It is Dan’s experience to craft a resolution for each individual case. Dan has been on the cutting edge of the new small business bankruptcy law practice. He has filed many cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia under Chapter 11, Subchapter V, and recently had 2 cases in 2021 confirmed under consensual plans.

University of Maryland - Baltimore

J.D. (2004)

2001 - 2004

Activities: Business Law Journal, Associate Articles Editor 2002-2004

Johns Hopkins University

B.S. (2001) | Business Management

1998 - 2001

Maryland Bar Association  # 0412150319

Member

Current

Virgina Bar Association  # 96358

Member

2021 - Current

The District of Columbia Bar  # 888273436

Member

2019 - Current

Associate Articles Editor

Business Law Journal-- University of Maryland Law School

May, 2004

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Q. My only income is worker's compensation. In VA, is my comp income and everything obtained with it exempt in bankruptcy?

November 4, 2022

A: Yes, your earnings obtained through Workers' Compensation are exempt from execution by creditors based on the statute you reference. Since the Commonwealth of Virginia does not allow its citizens to use the federal exemptions, the benefit is clear that Virginia's protection of Workers' Compensation from creditors will also apply to a bankruptcy case. Further, if you are garnished at your bank or the party who pays the Workers' Compensation, you may argue this exemption in a garnishment proceeding. It is probably best to simply contact an attorney and file for a bankruptcy case as the bankruptcy will fully and finally deal with any outstanding debt obligations. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Q. If I'm given 60 days to move out, do I have to move on day 60, or if I leave before, do I have to pay till day 60?

October 27, 2022

A: According to the notice law in your jurisdiction, you must be out of the property by the end of the 60th day. Additionally, you must pay rent through the 60th day. If you do not leave, you can be sued for unlawful detainer and eventually be kicked out forcibly by the County Sheriff. It is suggested that you follow this notice and move prior to the expiration of 60 day period. Good luck in your future.

Q. My name is only on the mortgage my ex husband is not. but we are both on the deed. He wants to buy the condo.

October 18, 2022

A: The simple answer is that he cannot take your name off the mortgage. He needs to refinance to take your name off the mortgage. There is an old strategy whereby he can assume the mortgage but this takes the approval of the mortgage company. The mortgage company would, however, still want to keep you on the mortgage for the property and would not agree to the assumption. Good luck in this matter and resolving it to your satisfaction.

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