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Offit Kurman Welcomes Shelbie Cook to Landlord Representation Legal Team

December 6, 2024

Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that Shelbie Cook has joined the firm’s Bethesda, MD, office as a landlord representation attorney. Shelbie provides legal counsel to landlords and property managers on matters related to real estate, property management, and tenant disputes. Her practical and strategic guidance is tailored to address the unique challenges faced by landlords and property managers. 

Shelbie’s legal experience includes serving as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge Donnell W. Turner in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County, where she worked on a range of cases in criminal law, civil litigation, and family law. Additionally, she interned with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in the Tax and Finance Division, further enhancing her knowledge of complex legal and financial matters. 

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