David Ruben is a native of Silver Spring, Maryland, and has lived and worked in the Baltimore Metropolitan area since 1989. He is a husband and father of three children. Mr. Ruben inherited his strong work ethic and sense of compassion for those in need from his father and hero, a pharmacist, who owned and operated an independent drug store in Washington DC for nearly 40 years. With an undergraduate degree in finance and economics and as a doctor of jurisprudence, Mr. Ruben has combined his experience, knowledge, talent and expertise to represent Maryland residents with skill and dedication in a wide variety of areas of the law. Mr. Ruben welcomes the opportunity to speak with you directly and provide advice to you with regard to your legal issue.

Philosophy & Approach

  • The single most important quality that people are looking for in a law firm is trust, and it is our job to fulfill that requirement.
  • All clients should be treated with respect, dignity and courtesy at every stage of their case. All clients are human beings, and should be treated as so.
  • It is important to always honor your clients wishes, even if you don’t agree.
  • Thinking outside the box can lead to creative solutions and ideas.
  • One of the biggest parts of communication is being an open listener.

Awards

  • Maryland Super Lawyer 2016-2026
  • Top Lawyers in Maryland – 2016-2025
  • Lawyers of Distinction Honor – 2017-2025
  • America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators – 2018-2025
  • The Global Directory of Who’s Who Honors 2013
  • Attorney and Practice Magazines Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers of 2019
  • Strathmores Who’s Who Worldwide 2016
  • Strathmore Who’s Who Honors 2014
  • Elite Lawyers Family Law 2020
  • The Marquis Who’s Who 2019, 2020
  • Americas Most Honored Professionals Top 5 Percent 2017
  • MyLegalWin Top Attorney Award 2025

Memberships

  • Member of the Maryland Bar since 1991
  • Member of the United States District Court since 1992
  • Maryland Bar Association
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Association
  • Howard County Bar Association
  • Family Law Section of the Maryland State Bar
  • Bankruptcy Section of the Maryland State Bar

Education

  • University of Baltimore, Juris Doctor, Cum Laude (May 1991) Member of Law Review
  • University of Maryland, College Park, Bachelors of Arts in Finance and Economics (1988)