Daniel S. Willard
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Experience:
39 years
Language(s):
English
Daniel Willard | Bethesda Real Estate Lawyer
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Main Office
9401 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
Office Hours
Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Mr. Willard proudly represents clients in Maryland and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.), including Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Frederick County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and cities such as Chevy Chase, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Potomac, Upper Marlboro, Laurel, Bowie, Annapolis, Baltimore, Silver Spring and Frederick.
Law Office of Daniel S. Willard, P.C.
About Daniel
Whether you are just breaking ground or are several years into a build, a dedicated attorney who is experienced in construction law can help ensure that your project goes smoothly, from the contract to the grand opening. The attorneys at the Law Office of Daniel S. Willard, P.C. in Bethesda draw over five decades of combined experience representing and defending suppliers, contractors, owners, engineers and architects in costly claims that threaten to bring projects to a halt. We advocate for our clients in arbitration and litigation to protect their investments and rights. If a dispute threatens your ability to see a project through to completion — or to get the project off the ground — we offer sound advice and seasoned representation.
Call to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.
Experience
President
Law Offices of Daniel S. Willard, P.C.
1991 – Present
Bethesda, MD
Attorney
Law offices of Theodore Miller
1990 - 1991
Rockville, MD
Attorney
Friedlander, Misler, Friedlander, Sloan & Herz
1987 - 1990
Washington, DC
Admission
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
1990
District of Columbia
1988
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
1987
Maryland
1986
Education
Bucknell University
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Economics)
1983
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member Federal Bar Association1992 - Present
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Member Bar Association of the District of Columbia1988 - Present
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Member Maryland State Bar Association1986 - Present
Honors / Awards
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Judicial Nomination Commission for Montgomery County
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Appointed by Maryland Governor
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Highest Rating by Martindale Hubbell
Notable Work
Publications
Lorman Education Services publication, Overview of Choices of Entities,
2006
Lorman Education Services publication, Partnerships, LLCs and LLPs,
2005
Lorman Education Services publication, LLCs: Advising Small Businesses,
2004
Montgomery County, MD Bar Foundation, Construction Contracts in Bankruptcy,
2001
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
We represented one side in an internal Church dispute. The other filed for an emergency injunction, which we defeated. When the smoke cleared, our client remained as leadership of the ongoing church.
How did you build a successful practice?
I try to provide fair representation that gets the legal job done without running up an unnecessary bill. Past clients refer friends and come back with new matters even years after an old case because of how they feel they were treated.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
An attorney who will cheat for you will also cheat you. Look for an attorney who believes in following the ethics rules. Many lawyers believe as I do that the practice of law is at the same time a business but also more than a business. Find a lawyer who will treat you as he or she would like to be treated.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge can be the feather that tips the scale to victory. Yes, it helps to have tried cases before a particular judge. More important than that is a focus on the detail. I often visit clients' businesses and the physical locations where events important to a case have transpired. More than once, I have been in a suit in mud up to my knees to better understand "the action". If I don't understand the action, how do I best explain it to a judge or jury?
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
We are ethics first. Then, there is no limit to how hard we fight, so long as we remain inside the ethics rules.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
I try to settle every case because that helps keep client costs down. When cases cannot settle, I like to fight the court fight on behalf of my clients. I try to represent only the "good guys" and I fight to win.
Additional Info
Founded 1991
Law Office of Daniel S. Willard, P.C. Highlights
Real Estate, Lawsuit & Dispute, Construction, Business, Construction Liens
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English
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