David Zwanetz
About David Zwanetz
David Zwanetz is a lawyer based in Columbia, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. David Zwanetz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, Maryland
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
Current Firm: Shapiro, Zwanetz & Lake
Education: Widener University – Delaware Law School, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Columbia, MD
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