Partner

Daniel Staeven

daniel.staeven@askfrost.com

Bar Admissions/Licenses

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Background & History

Dan works with distressed individuals and businesses. His insolvency-based bankruptcy practice does workouts, restructuring, negotiations, and bankruptcy for consumers and entities. Dan also works on real estate transactions representing the buyer or banking institution in a property transaction or properties in distress.

The experience and knowledge of dealing with loan documents supports all different kinds of parties to a transaction. Dan’s practice has intersected many times in federal tax and state tax areas.

Dan regularly files bankruptcy cases for individuals to work with tax debt. These workouts take many forms and one size does not fit all. It is Dan’s experience to craft a resolution for each individual case. He has been on the cutting edge of the new small business bankruptcy law practice. He has filed many cases in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia under Chapter 11, Subchapter V. Recently several have been confirmed as consensual plans.

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD
    - J.D.
    - Law Review: Business Law Review, Associate Articles Editor and Articles Editor, 2002 – 2004
  • The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
    - B.S. Major: Business Management, magna cum laude, 2001

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • District of Columbia Bar Association, Member, 2019 – Present
  • American Bankruptcy Institute, since January 2020
  • Bankruptcy Bar Association- Maryland- Greenbelt Chapter, Since January 2020
  • Maryland State Bar Association. Since February 2020
  • American Bar Association, Since February 2020
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys - January 2022
  • Inns of Court, Chandler Chapter, Since 2023

Awards and Honors

Client testimonials

Frost Tax law was an incredible team to work with. Dan Staeven was quick to respond and had just the right amount of empathy for my personal situation. I highly recommend Frost and especially Dan Staeven to any and all who find themselves in need of this type of support.

Bill G.

Daniel Staeven took the time to explain every detail of my case and he was incredibly patient with me throughout the process.

Destiny C.

I have known Dan personally for approximately 17 yrs. He handled a legal matter for me back in 2015 and I contacted him again this year (2025) when another matter arose. Dan answered my questions and then referred me to another attorney more experienced with my specific matter. I'm happy to report that my matter is resolved.

Harry G.

The Frost Law folks that handled my bankruptcy are top notch professionals. I cannot believe how fast and efficient these folks handled my case. I will recommend Frost Law anytime anyone ask.

Philip R.

Client testimonials

Great communication made a troubling time easy def recommend

James G.

Knowledgeable company.

Thomson A.

When you are having an issue with the IRS, you need professional help to communicate with the right person within the IRS that can help you with your situation. Unfortunately I was not able to find that person and my situation continued to drag on for months. I would communicate by letter and also attempted to use the phone but to no avail. The IRS did not quit working my case and their letters indicated they were getting stronger in demands.

I found Frost Law Firm paid a reasonable retainer, and they were working my case within days. I was very impressed with their contacts within the IRS and how they represented me. Lauren Mata was my attorney and she was very diligent, great at follow up and did everything she said she would do.

My case was settled not long ago, to my benefit as we were able to prove that our position was correct. Whereas I did not have the credibility with the IRS, Frost and Lauren Mata did. I believe I received good value for what I was charged.

Michael U.

As a retired IRS Examination Revenue Agent, Group Manager and Field Branch manager I had very little coordination with the IRS Collection function. The presentation by the Frost Law Group was very enlightening and provided me with a background to identify pertinent issues and a potential resource for future client assistance. Thank you for a job well done in the presentation which was provided on the CPA Academy website. The time was well spent.

Michael-Bills M.

Client testimonials

We tried everything before hiring an attorney to deal with the IRS. They were able to get the IRS to correct their own mistake. I hope I never need them again but if I do at least I know where to go next time.

Subversive P.

Frost Law was a pleasure to work with. They worked with us to obtain the Employee Retention Credit. Everyone we worked with was friendly, helpful, and patient in answering questions and explaining the process to us. I highly recommend them!

Patty S.

The Frost Law folks that handled my bankruptcy are top notch professionals. I cannot believe how fast and efficient these folks handled my case. I will recommend Frost Law anytime anyone ask.

Philip R.

Extremely professional and helpful. They seem to be incredibly well-staffed, and everyone I spoke to was very pleasant. The services I needed were outside of my price range, but I have no doubt that they deserve what they charge.

Zachary P.

Bar Admissions/Licenses

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland
  • U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD
    - J.D.
    - Law Review: Business Law Review, Associate Articles Editor and Articles Editor, 2002 – 2004
  • The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
    - B.S. Major: Business Management, magna cum laude, 2001

Background & History

Dan works with distressed individuals and businesses. His insolvency-based bankruptcy practice does workouts, restructuring, negotiations, and bankruptcy for consumers and entities. Dan also works on real estate transactions representing the buyer or banking institution in a property transaction or properties in distress.

The experience and knowledge of dealing with loan documents supports all different kinds of parties to a transaction. Dan’s practice has intersected many times in federal tax and state tax areas.

Dan regularly files bankruptcy cases for individuals to work with tax debt. These workouts take many forms and one size does not fit all. It is Dan’s experience to craft a resolution for each individual case. He has been on the cutting edge of the new small business bankruptcy law practice. He has filed many cases in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia under Chapter 11, Subchapter V. Recently several have been confirmed as consensual plans.

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, MD
    - J.D.
    - Law Review: Business Law Review, Associate Articles Editor and Articles Editor, 2002 – 2004
  • The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
    - B.S. Major: Business Management, magna cum laude, 2001

Speaking Engagements & Panel Participation

Professional Organizations & Memberships

  • District of Columbia Bar Association, Member, 2019 – Present
  • American Bankruptcy Institute, since January 2020
  • Bankruptcy Bar Association- Maryland- Greenbelt Chapter, Since January 2020
  • Maryland State Bar Association. Since February 2020
  • American Bar Association, Since February 2020
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys - January 2022
  • Inns of Court, Chandler Chapter, Since 2023

Awards and Honors