Welcome

Welcome to the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association. If you are an attorney who wishes to become a member of the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association, click the Join or Become a Member buttons.

** Please note that dues increased this year to $195 for general attorney members and $125 for government attorneys and attorneys with less than 3 years’ experience.

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE VACANCIES

The Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association has reestablished its Judicial Selection Committee so that the Association can provide its recommendations to the Fourth Circuit and the Merit Selection Panel appointed by the Fourth Circuit with respect to the candidates for the open bankruptcy judge positions. Candidates for the positions who wish to have their applications considered by the Committee should email their application by June 19, 2026 to the Committee’s Chair, Lawrence D. Coppel, lawrencecoppel@gmail.com. All applications will be considered by the Committee in confidence.

BALTIMORE EVENTS

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GREENBELT EVENTS

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The Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association

The Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association ("MBBA") established in 1988 is the premier organization in the State of Maryland for attorneys in the practice of bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring. The MBBA is committed to promoting excellence in the practice of law and the administration of justice through service, education, advocacy, and collegiality for the benefit of the profession and the community.

Officers

Click here to view our full list of Officers and Chapter Representatives for the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association.

Justin Fasano

President

Bradley J. Swallow

President Elect

Articles & Case Studies

In addition to supplying members with up-to-date articles and new posts, the Bankruptcy Bar Association recently asked some of its members to serve as case reporters to make the membership aware of new Bankruptcy Court decisions from our district. The MBBA wants to publish original articles written by members about aspects of bankruptcy law, practice and procedure. Interested? Contact Angela Shortall or 410-783-6385 or ashortall@3cubed-as.com. Please review our guidelines for submission and publication agreement here.

Resources

Educational Material

In this section you will find written articles, case reports, outlines, and course materials from our continuing legal education seminars.

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Manuals

Within our Manuals Resources section you will find manuals prepared by members of the MBBA that outline best practices and procedures relevant to our jurisdiction.

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Bankruptcy Court

A wealth of information can be found on the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland’s website, including electronic case filing, local rules and opinions.

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U.S. Trustees

Our U.S. Trustees Resources section contains helpful information and links.

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Links

The MBBA has compiled a library of Legal Links that members may find beneficial.

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