 After being admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 1992, he spent several years working for private law firms, with a focus on family law, and opened his own practice in 1996.For over twenty-two years, Shurberg has practiced law in Montgomery County, Maryland, and has focused on serving the legal needs of his community.In 2006, Shurberg represented Congresswoman Donna Edwards in the aftermath of the hotly contested primary election that year.