Peri L. Schuster, Associate
I am guided by integrity and grounded in empathy. Stay true to who you are and everything else follows from there.
Peri is an Associate in our Financial Services practice group, where she focuses on creditor’s rights matters.
Prior to joining the firm, Peri served as Staff Counsel with a local credit management company, managing a high-volume caseload of debt collection litigation and advocating on behalf of clients through motion practice, case strategy and resolution efforts. She previously served as a Staff Attorney with Maryland Legal Aid, representing clients in a broad range of civil matters, including consumer protection, bankruptcy, administrative proceedings, and appearing before District, Circuit, and administrative courts throughout Maryland.
Peri earned her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
She is admitted to practice in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Representative Matters
- Advised banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions on licensure requirements for consumer and mortgage lending and collections.
- Advised financial institutions on risk and compliance matters.
- Represented creditors in garnishment and debt collection matters.
- Represented financial institutions and corporations in arbitration.
Publications and Lectures
Teams
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Financial Services
Education
J.D.,
University of Baltimore School of Law,
2023
B.A.,
Political Science,
Syracuse University,
2017
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Bar Admissions
Maryland,
2023
Pennsylvania,
2024