About
Richard J. Hackerman is a seasoned attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, with a legal career spanning over four decades. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy law, debt relief, real estate, business law, and civil litigation. Mr. Hackerman is known for his dedication to client service and for representing thousands of individuals and businesses across the State of Maryland in a wide range of legal matters.
Mr. Hackerman earned his B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1979. He received his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1982 and went on to complete an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Baltimore in 1987.
Admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1982, Mr. Hackerman began practicing law privately in 1985. Since then, he has represented clients in bankruptcy proceedings under Chapters 7 and 13, as well as in debt settlement and tax relief cases. His legal work also includes handling matters involving real estate, business transactions, wills and estates, employment issues, sexual harassment claims, and financial disputes. He has argued cases before the Maryland District and Circuit Courts, the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Bankruptcy Courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Richard J. Hackerman’s extensive courtroom and transactional experience, combined with his in-depth understanding of financial and tax matters, makes him a valuable resource for clients facing legal and economic challenges. Based in Baltimore, he offers strategic counsel and aggressive advocacy, aiming to deliver the best possible outcomes in every case. He is widely recognized as a reliable and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney serving individuals throughout Maryland.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Richard J. Hackerman, P.A.
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Maryland
Education
- University of Baltimore
LLM in Taxation - University of Baltimore School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Debt settlement
- Medical malpractice
- Sexual harassment
- Workers compensation