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Jessica Markham practices all aspects of family law in Maryland and Washington, D.C. She has trial experience in Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore County and Washington D.C. courts and is also trained in Collaborative Law. Ms. Markham also handles guardianship matters and is frequently appointed by the Court as an attorney for Allegedly Disabled Adults and as Guardian of the Property. Ms. Markham has also been appointed by the court in Family Law matters as a Child Privilege attorney and a Best Interest Attorney (formerly Guardian Ad Litem).. Ms. Markham is the author of the American Bar Association book published March 2021, entitled “Representing Federal Employees and Their Spouses in Divorce: A Practical Guide.”. Ms. Markham also has an active mediation practice, helping parties to resolve both custody and divorce/property disputes as a neutral. Ms. Markham frequently serves as a court appointed custody mediator in the Montgomery County Circuit Court Child Custody/Access Mediation Program and as an Attorney-Facilitator through Montgomery County Circuit Court, Family Division Services. Ms. Markham has been approved by the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts as a Circuit Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner mediator and serves on the roster of court-approved divorce/property mediators in Montgomery County. Ms. Markham also previously mediated in the Family Mediation Program, Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division of the DC Superior Court and in 2015 she participated in a study through the National Institute of Justice and Indiana University Maurer School of Law, mediating cases with parties reporting a high incidence of Interpersonal Violence, utilizing both shuttle and video-conferencing methods. Ms. Markham is also on the Court-Approved roster of ADR Facilitators in the DC Superior Court.. In 2018, 2019 and 2020 Ms. Markham was recognized by her peers for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America"© in the field of Family Law, for the Washington D.C. Area. The entire firm was ranked in the category of Best Family Law Firm in 2019 and 2020. Best Lawyers is a purely peer review publication.. Ms. Markham served on the Montgomery County Commission for Juvenile Justice, having been appointed by County Executive Ike Leggett and confirmed by the County Council in 2015.. Ms. Markham is honored to have been selected as a Daily Record 2016 Leading Woman. The Daily Record's Leading Women awards honor 50 women who are 40 years of age or younger for their accomplishments in their careers so far. A panel of previous winners selected the honorees based on their professional experience, community involvement and commitment to inspiring change.. Ms. Markham is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Established in 1955, Fellows support the research of the American Bar Foundation.. Ms. Markham has also received a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent in the field of Family Law. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings are ratings by legal peers reflecting Very High General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability (including Legal Knowledge, Analytical Capabilities, Judgment, Communication Ability and Legal Experience). In addition, Ms. Markham has been selected for inclusion as a "Rising Star" by Maryland SuperLawyers Magazine (2011-2019) and Washington DC SuperLawyers Magazine (2013-2019).. Since 2013, Ms. Markham has had the pleasure to serve as a Judge of various local mock trial competitions, including the Maryland State Bar Association Mock Trial Competition, George Washington University Mock Trial invitational and the American Law School invitational.. In law school Ms. Markham served as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern for the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office where she focused on prosecution of juvenile misdemeanor and felony crimes.. Prior to the formation of the Markham Law Firm, Ms. Markham was an associate and then a principal in one of the area's top boutique family law firms.. Ms. Markham has volunteered her time with numerous legal organizations including Wills for Heroes and the Whitman-Walker Legal serving transgender and gender expansive adult and minor clients.. Honors & Awards:. Speaking Engagements/CLEs: Dividing Retirement Assets: From Private Employer Plans to Federal Pensions (American Bar Association, October 2020); Navigating Online ADR: Family Topics (Maryland Judiciary Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office, May 2020); Online Dispute Resolution- Moving Your Mediation Practice Online (Montgomery County Bar Association, April 2020); Retirement and Pension Benefits Issues – Federal, State, and Military (Montgomery County Bar Association, February 2020); Quick to Caucus (American Bar Association, April 2019; Montgomery County Bar Association, 2020); What the Heck is a QDRO and Why Do I Need One? (Montgomery County Bar Association, October 2016); Tips and Tricks for Drafting Retirement Provisions in Property Settlement Agreements (Montgomery County Bar Association, 2016); Litigating a Child Custody Case (Montgomery County Bar Association, 2016); The Legal Process of Separation and Divorce in Montgomery County (Montgomery County Women's Commission, 2012, 2015).. Bar Association, Professional Memberships: Solo/Small Firm Section Chair (Montgomery County Bar); Racial Justice Council, Community Outreach Committee (Montgomery County Bar); MSBA Membership and Content Committee; Montgomery County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section); Women's Bar Association of Montgomery County (Treasurer 2014-2016, Board Member at Large 2016-2018); Maryland State Bar Association, Inc. (Member, Sections on: Family Law; Juvenile Law); DC Bar (Member, Family Law Section); Former Barrister Member, Montgomery County Inn of Court.

Jeremy Rachlin practices in all areas of civil and commercial litigation, including contract, employment, estate, fiduciary, and real estate litigation, representing both individuals and businesses in the courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. As part of Jeremy's practice,  he works with clients through all stages of litigation or transactional work and he prides himself on prompt attention to his client's needs. Jeremy handles a wide range of cases from those involving relatively straightforward principles of law to those involving highly complex or novel legal issues. He and his colleagues at JDKatz, P.C., work collaboratively, constantly conferencing with each other formally and informally to develop the most zealous approach to their litigation strategy, while being mindful at all times that litigation is costly to their clients and attempting to minimize such costs when possible. Jeremy graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, and citations from both the University Honors Program and the Gemstone Honors Program. He received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the University of Maryland School of Law where he was the Managing Editor of The Journal of Health Care Law & Policy. Prior to joining JDKatz, P.C., Jeremy served a one-year judicial clerkship to The Honorable John W. Debelius III of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. Following his clerkship, Jeremy practiced for five years in the litigation department at another firm in Bethesda. Jeremy is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland, the Montgomery County, Maryland Chapter of American Inn of Court, and he presently serves on the New Practitioner's Committee, the Labor and Employment Committee, the Estates and Trusts Committee, and the Circuit-Court Bench Bar Committee of the Montgomery County Bar Association.  Within these Bar Association groups, Jeremy has ascended to numerous leadership positions and was recognized by the Montgomery County Bar Foundation as a "Bar Leader" in 2012.  He was recently elected Treasurer of the Montgomery County Bar Association.  He was named a "Rising Star" by Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine in 2012 and 2013 and a "Rising Star" by District of Columbia Super Lawyers Magazine in 2013.  He has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" (amongst the top 5% of lawyers in the State of Maryland) by Maryland Super Lawyer's Magazine each year from 2014 through 2018.. Jeremy is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and is also licensed to practice in the United States Tax Court.

Jack Garson is a Principal at Offit Kurman, focusing on Real Estate, Construction and Business law. He serves as a legal advisor for numerous local, regional and national companies, focusing on business, commercial real estate and construction law. In addition to providing legal counsel, Jack serves as a strategic advisor and negotiator for many clients, providing guidance on issues such as the growth and sale of businesses, liability and risk reduction, hiring and retention of key personnel, protecting and enhancing profitability, and negotiating the resolution of complex commercial disputes.. Jack has successfully negotiated commercial transactions, ranging from the purchase and sale of multi-million-dollar businesses, to the structuring of nine-figure construction contracts, and the sale and leasing of commercial properties throughout the United States.In addition to his law practice, Jack has long been active in public affairs. Appointed to the position by the Governor of Maryland, he is a former director of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority which oversees the operation of Ronald Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. He has served on the Maryland Comptroller’s Business Council at the request of Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and was a member of the Montgomery County Economic Council, appointed by then-Maryland County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett.. Jack is the author of the book “How to Build a Business and Sell it for Millions” (from St. Martin’s Press). He is also a contributor for Forbes, where he writes about what business leaders need to know about the law. Previously, Jack wrote The Legal Edge, a monthly law column for SmartCEO, a leading business magazine in the Washington DC region. He has authored numerous business and legal columns for a wide variety of major publications. Jack’s published insights have led to interviews and profiles in such respected media outlets as the The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg Businessweek and the Washington Business Journal.

J. Bradford McCullough is a commercial and business litigator and appellate attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland. Brad represents businesses and individuals in a wide variety of cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as before arbitration panels and in mediation proceedings.. Brad is known for taking on complex and challenging business and commercial disputes on behalf of clients from a broad range of industries. He handles shareholder’s derivative litigation, corporate directors’ and officers’ liability claims, business dissolutions, lender liability litigation, disputes concerning non-competition agreements, and matters arising from the Uniform Commercial Code.. His practice also focuses on appellate matters, and he has represented clients in appeals in a wide variety of areas including commercial litigation, family law, tort law, and real estate development. Brad takes great satisfaction from analyzing, briefing, and arguing complicated legal issues before appellate courts.. Brad approaches every case in a thorough, thoughtful manner and lives by a simple motto: “Assume nothing. Preparation wins.” His clients – who primarily come from the financial, professional services, nonprofit, and sales and distribution sectors – appreciate his tenacious dedication to their cases. In fact, one client introduced him as “one of the lawyers who saved my company.”

Iryna Avrine is founder and head attorney of the Avrine Law Firm, LLC located in Bethesda, Maryland. Her practice is focused on estate planning and elder law. Mrs. Avrine helps families and retirees reach their financial, retirement, and estate planning goals through creating personalized and comprehensive estate plans. She also serves her clients legal needs in the areas of immigration, special education, and small business. Building relationships and understanding each clients objectives and goals defines Mrs. Avrine's approach to handling her clients legal matters. She is fluent in English, Russian, and Belarusian.. Mrs. Avrine started her journey of becoming an attorney in Minsk, Belarus, where she studied law in the Academy of Public Administration. In the United States, she graduated from the University of Baltimore with a B.A. in Jurisprudence and then attended law school at the University of Baltimore School of Law. In 2014, Mrs. Avrine obtained her law degree with honors, summa cum laude, while finishing at the top of her class. Mrs. Avrine is proudly admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland.. Prior to opening her practice, Mrs. Avrine worked as an attorney at a boutique general practice law firm in Annapolis. Early in her career, she gained experience as a law clerk supporting various practice areas, including trusts and estates, corporate, bankruptcy, and products liability, with law firms in Maryland.. Along with her professional expertise, Mrs. Avrine is a compassionate and personally engaged problem solver, always striving to find the best solution for each of her clients. As resolving legal issues is often an emotional process, Mrs. Avrine maintains a patient, thoughtful, and creative approach while serving her clients legal needs. Away from the office, Mrs. Avrine enjoys hiking with her husband, two children and a precious little dog, reading historical novels and cooking Belarusian food.

I seek cost-effective, practical solutions for my clients while aggressively advocating on their behalf. While I have significant experience in litigation, I also practice Collaborative Law and recommend this as an option for clients who want to resolve their disputes without litigation.  I also mediate and arbitrate family cases.. I handle high asset and high income marital settlements; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; custody, custody modification and relocation; child support; child support for adult disabled children; child support arrearage and contempt; child support modification; alimony; alimony arrearage and contempt; alimony modification; same-sex marriage and separation; domestic violence and protective orders.. In my Education Law practice I represent parents and students in Montgomery County, Baltimore County and Howard County Public School cases as well as private schools in those locations.. I can meet clients at my office in Bethesda, as well as the Offit Kurman offices in Baltimore and Columbia/Maple Lawn.

I see my role as counselor first and litigator second. My job is to present all options to the client, advise them on what I believe is in their best interest, and then to act according to their desires and wishes.

I represent individuals in a range of estate planning matters, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and designations of standby guardian. I enjoy advising clients through the entire estate planning process so that their estate planning goals are met and they feel empowered after executing their estate plan.

I represent developers, contractors, real estate investment trusts, property management companies, condominium associations, and property owners on a variety of litigation and business matters related to real estate, construction, commercial leasing, business transactions, contract disputes, and landlord and tenant law. I also maintain a general civil litigation practice and have represented clients in connection with professional malpractice claims, government contracts, employment law, and general torts. My practice encompasses both trial and appellate litigation.. I also have experience with both public and private internal investigations, where my practice focuses on sensitive matters of business and government. I have worked on independent counsel investigations and have acted as private counsel to businesses and individuals involved in investigatory probes.. Prior to joining Bregman, Berbert, Schwartz & Gilday, I served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert G. James, then-Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.. I am licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New York.

I represent clients in all types of civil litigation, both at the trial court and appellate court levels. I believe that a civil litigator who is persuasive, prepared, and knows how to handle himself in court can effectively represent a client in almost any type of civil case. If you have a legal issue that needs to be addressed, don’t hesitate, contact Malloy Law Offices, LLC to discuss how we can assist in successfully resolving the matter.

I have extensive experience in complex civil litigation, including managing all aspects of commercial litigation and family law matters. In my family law practice, I have dealt with a vast array of cases involving issues such as business valuation, property distribution, alimony, child support, custody and visitation.I take a practical approach to resolving conflicts, and assist my clients in managing risk and achieving a sensible and successful resolution of problems.

I graduated first in my class from law school and thereafter clerked for a federal judge, joined the Washington office of a prestigious New York law firm and then became a federal prosecutor in the District of Columbia where I tried numerous criminal cases.  Thereafter I became general counsel to a New York Stock Exchange REIT, where I worked for 14 years.  I returned to law school at night, studying to become an estate planner and opened my own practice in 1998. I am a solo practitioner and enjoy helping my clients with their estate planning needs, which include trust preparation and administration and some estate tax planning.

I do principally litigation -- meaning broadly suing people and defending people who are being sued.  In a long career, I have done a wide variety of cases, large and small, complex and simple, representing businesses and individuals. I have large firm experience and expertise, but I often can perform the same job more efficiently and hence at lower cost to the client.. I am available to serve as local counsel in federal and state courts at all levels in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, or in any useful way to assist attorneys from other areas with matters in the courts here.. Increasingly, I am representing individuals in consumer rights cases -- representing them against collection efforts and when possible turning the tables on the collectors when they resort to abusive tactics. I also have successfully represented individuals with civil rights claims especially in the area of police misconduct.

I am the Managing Member of Hamelburg Law, and I have over 20 years of experience representing businesses, families and individuals. As a business lawyer, I advise clients on a broad variety of issues including start-up and choice of entity, employment, contractor and client agreements, operating agreements and bylaws, government certifications and contracts, business disputes, estate and succession planning, and debt collection. I also represent both lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions.. I have developed a particular focus serving small businesses and helping them with the myriad issues they face. In addition to more seasoned business owners, I've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs as they navigate the start-up process. I lead workshops for start-ups at The Maryland Women’s Business Center and was named its Volunteer of the Year in 2018. I'm also the past president of Women Business Owners of Montgomery County, and I have served on the steering committee for the region's largest business conference focused on women-owned businesses. My clients consider me as their trusted advisor, and I am recognized as a business leader throughout Maryland and the greater Washington, DC area.. In addition to my business law work, I also have a commercial real estate practice, where I draft and review lease agreements and handle landlord/tenant and other property disputes. I represent landlords ranging in size from large commercial property owners and managers to small store-fronts and one-unit residences, and I also counsel tenants in commercial and residential matters. I am the co-chair of the Real Estate section of the Montgomery County Bar Association. Since most business owners either own or lease commercial real estate, my dual focus on business law and commercial real estate enables me to provide efficient, effective, and practical legal counsel for my firm's clients.. I began my legal career by clerking for the Honorable Rudolph J. Gerber on the Arizona Court of Appeals. I then became an associate at McKenna & Cuneo (now Dentons), litigating before the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Her practice included complex contractual disputes arising from major federal procurements including the A-12 advanced tactical aircraft. I also served as Editor-In-Chief of The Government Contractor, a government contract law and policy publication of Thompson West.. My law degree is from The University of Michigan Law School and my undergraduate degree is from The State University of New York at Buffalo. I practice in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.

I am Susan Eleff, an attorney with over forty years of experience in estate planning, business transactions and commercial and residential real estate matters. I welcome new clients in the areas where I practice, and make every effort to provide outstanding service.  I invite you to watch the very short "whiteboard" video posted by my photo on my "home page" on this Avvo site.. My estate planning practice includes the preparation of wills, trust agreements, family limited partnerships with planned gifting, powers of attorney, and medical directives. I formulate comprehensive plans to address tax aspects, asset protection and business succession, in accordance with clients' needs and priorities.My transaction practice extends to a broad range of matters, including corporate, partnership and limited liability company start-ups, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations, private placement of securities, buy-sell and employment agreements, secured transactions and intercreditor agreements, work-outs and refinancings.My real estate work encompasses property acquisitions, sales, development, financing, tax-free exchanges, leasing, restrictive covenant and easement agreements for retail, office, industrial, residential, condominium and mixed-use properties, including big box and shopping center developments, office buildings, raw land, and other real estate. I have also handled trial and appellate litigation on adverse possession cases in the Maryland state courts.I am admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Illinois. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, and was a Benjamin Franklin Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving my B.A. there in two years after high school, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with honors in my major, Economics, where I was awarded the Shanbaum Prize (top Economics graduate). I have been rated "AV Preeminent" in the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the highest rating by that service.

I am a recently-admitted Maryland attorney with several years of litigation experience as a paralegal both prior to and during law school. While in law school, I concentrated my studies in antitrust, communications, and intellectual property law. I served in several internships while in school, learning such skills as policy analysis, administrative law, judicial decision-making, and regulatory theory and practice.

Hass Bashir founded the Law Offices of Hass Bashir in 2010. The Maryland-based firm currently has offices in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County. Before starting his own legal practice, Hass worked for Judge David Sawyer at the Michigan Court of Appeals and Judge Inez Smith Reid at the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals.. Hass begin his career practicing real estate, insurance and bankruptcy law.  He continues to represent clients in complicated Bankruptcy Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 cases. Hass is well known for his foreclosure defense work, as he has represented dozens of clients in conducting loan modifications, short-sales, and foreclosure defense proceedings.   He has attended and negotiated several settlements either before Maryland’s Office of Administrative Hearing (OAH) or directly with the lender. He represents clients in personal injury and real estate property insurance claims.  Subsequently, he engaged in Family Law related matters where he represented clients in divorce proceedings and guardianships. Hass has successfully obtained millions of dollars in settlements.. Hass’ practice area expanded to represent corporate clients in expansion of medical practices, corporate litigation, and commercial transactions.   Hass only represents corporate clients in EB5 Immigration or H1 visa processes. He is a committed member of the community and frequently represents the profit and non-profit associations.  He is also a member of Maryland Bar Association, American Bar Association, Maryland Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court of Maryland.

Harry Lerch, an attorney and immediate past president of Lerch, Early & Brewer, is one of the most influential land use and zoning professionals in the region. For more than 40 years, his law practice has been focused in the areas of eminent domain and condemnation proceedings, zoning, planning, traffic mitigation, historic preservation and legacy open space.. Banks, major national retail chains, schools, country clubs, medical and health care facilities, community associations, religious organizations and automotive dealerships, as well as individuals, turn to Harry to guide them in various real estate and development endeavors. He works diligently with clients to define their objectives, then applies determination and creativity to achieve the desired results. Harry is known for his inspired approach to problem-solving; clients have described him as thinking “inside, outside and around the box.” His “secret” arises from his ability to ascertain the true facts of his clients’ cases and then to present them, in complete honesty and openness, to the neighbors, government agency and/or other decision makers, in a way that meets their standards and objectives. In case after case, the result has been a “win-win” for all concerned.. Prior to joining Lerch Early in 1970, Harry served as general counsel for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. During his tenure at M-NCPPC, he oversaw the purchase of more than 14,000 acres of park land and was responsible for drafting numerous items of legislation affecting zoning, subdivision and planning in Montgomery County and throughout the state of Maryland.. On many occasions, Harry has served as a consultant on local, state and federal matters, and has been a member of a variety of commissions and advisory committees to the Montgomery County Council and other government bodies concerning zoning and planning issues.. Harry has argued – and won – more than a dozen major land use cases before the Court of Appeals of Maryland. He has tried many condemnation cases on behalf of both government agencies and private property owners.. Harry was born in Washington, D.C., and is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., and his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University School of Law.. He is a longtime member of the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate and Trust section and its Land Use and Condemnation Law committee; the American College of Real Estate Lawyers; the Urban Land Institute; the Montgomery County Bar Foundation; the Montgomery County Bar Association and the West Montgomery County Citizens Association. He was a member of the National Conference of Bar Presidents and successfully completed the ABA Leadership Training Institute.. He has been included in the Best Attorneys in America every year since 1999 and is listed in its Real Estate Law, Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law and Land Use & Zoning Law categories. He has also been listed in the Maryland and D.C. editions of Super Lawyers since their inaugural editions.. A commercially licensed pilot since the mid-1960s, Harry is an active member of the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association and regularly takes aerial photographs of real estate projects for strategy development. His passion for flying led him to help found and incorporate the Montgomery County Air Park Users Association and serve as its first president. He loves to travel and has navigated the skies of 49 states and half dozen foreign countries.

General Practice.  Areas include: Civil Litigation, Landlord / Tenant Law, Criminal and Traffic Defense, Personal Injury and Alernative Dispute Resolution.  32 years of experience.

Frank Baldino is an estate planning attorney who co-chairs Lerch, Early & Brewer’s estate planning & probate group in Bethesda, Maryland. His focus is on protecting the assets his clients have accumulated and minimizing federal and state tax liability. These clients range from homeowners whose property has appreciated to people with significant investment, retirement, business, and real estate holdings.. Frank develops estate planning and tax strategies that allow his clients to protect their assets for their families and future generations. He often works closely with their accountants and financial planners to provide comprehensive planning advice. He listens carefully in order to understand the big picture, and strives to make them comfortable, even when discussing difficult topics. Washingtonian and Bethesda magazines have named Frank as a “Top Lawyer” for estates and trusts, and he is listed in the Best Lawyers in America directory.. One of Frank’s greatest strengths is his ability to explain complex concepts in an easy-to-understand way. His calm and friendly demeanor encourages clients to think about the sometimes challenging and emotional aspects of planning an estate – from making sure a spouse is provided for to deciding what happens to children in the event of a parent’s death. With precision and detail, he then prepares wills, trusts and probate documents that reflect each client’s desires.. In addition, Frank is experienced in the areas of charitable giving, estate planning for . citizens, tax planning with respect to retirement plans and stock options, business succession planning, and estate and trust administration. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, and is a member of the U.S. Tax Court.. A Hackensack, N.J., native, Frank received his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. He received his Juris Doctor from the Seton Hall University School of Law and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the New York University School of Law.. He is an active member of the Washington, D.C., Estate Planning Council and the Estates and Trusts Section of the Maryland State Bar Association. Frank co-authored the book Basic Estate Tax Planning, the Maryland State Bar Association's publication designed primarily as a reference for estate planning attorneys. He also co-authors articles on current trends in estate and tax law for the monthly publication Estate Planning Journal.. Outside work, Frank enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and reading non-fiction like one of his recent favorites, Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything.

Franchise attorney with 22 years of experience counseling and franchisees at all stages of their businesses.  Brian routinely assists clients during the licensing and franchise/FDD review process, as well as with the resolution of franchise-related disputes, including those involving terminations, territorial disputes, fraud, disclosure/relationship law violations and breaches of contract. Offit Kurman, P.A is a full service law firm and its broad range of services mean Brian can handle all of his clients’ legal needs, whatever they may be.

For over twenty years, Joe Leone has concentrated his practice in representing closely-held business entities such as partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations, from formation through sale or dissolution. Mr. Leone has handled a wide variety of legal issues and serves as an advisor and counselor to his clients on general corporate matters. In addition, Mr. Leone regularly renders advice about the appropriate choice of business entity and how new businesses should be capitalized.. Mr. Leone has extensive experience representing clients in a variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, reorganizations, divestitures, and liquidations.. Mr. Leone provides legal services related to medical and dental practice transitions throughout the Washington, D.C. region. His clients in this area include physicians, podiatrists, dentists, and the business entities in which they practice, as well as ambulatory surgery centers. Mr. Leone handles all aspects of the medical and dental practice structure through and including the structuring, negotiating, documenting and implementing employee arrangements, partnership arrangements, acquisitions and sales. Mr. Leone heads the firm's medical and dental acquisition practice.. Mr. Leone also provides estate planning services to business owners and other individuals, helping them transfer their assets to future generations while minimizing transfer taxes.. Mr. Leone received his B.A. in economics from Brandeis University in 1983, cum laude; his J.D., with honors, from the George Washington University in 1986; and his LL.M. in taxation from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1993.. Mr. Leone is admitted to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia and Florida. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, the Maryland State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Every successful attorney has to find and follow his or her own path, and it’s safe to say that Rachel Browder charted a course that would prepare her for an impressive career in law. It is that same vision and vitality, coupled with just the right balance of efficiency and flexibility, that allows her to connect with clients, understand their true priorities and more than meet their expectations for exceptional legal representation.. Building on the skills and experience she gained in law school from Law Review and Moot Court,Rachel clerked for a distinguished judge in the First District Court of Appeals of Florida.  She worked on a mix of criminal, contract, dependency, family and real estate matters, polishing her writing/research skills and gaining valuable insights and "hands on" lessons from the daily interaction with judges and co-clerks alike. She has gone on to represent individuals and corporate entities in both civil and criminal litigation, developing an assertive courtroom style, refining her unique skill for relating to people and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. and work quality.. Rachel’s practice features a diverse mix of commercial, real estate and employment disputes. Her courtroom experience has made her a formidable litigator, and as a student of the written word, she utilizes elements of both strategy and persuasion to communicate effectively. That considerable collection of talents, combined with her innate people skills and work ethic, makes her particularly well-suited to work with large corporate entities and small business owners alike.. Admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, New York, Florida, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, Rachel is an active member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County (Md.). She also serves as a panel chair on the Montgomery County Commission on Common Ownership Communities, an administrative body that hears disputes between homeowners and their common ownership communities.

Elizabeth represents individuals and businesses throughout Maryland and Washington D.C. in complex civil and commercial disputes, as well as in contested adult guardianship matters. She regularly appears before both State and Federal Courts as well as before administrative and arbitration (JAMS, AAA) bodies. Elizabeth focuses her practice on civil litigation, including Plaintiff’s side litigation, contract disputes, employment litigation, construction litigation, and actions arising under consumer protection Acts and State Wage Laws. Elizabeth also takes on clients in private domestic law matters, including in guardianship matters.. Named a "Rising Star" by Maryland and Washington D.C. Super Lawyer Magazine, Elizabeth's practice is underpinned by a deep commitment to her clients as individuals, focusing on their distinct concerns and goals. She stays connected to her client’s interests to devise creative strategies to best protect and promote those interests. Elizabeth’s hands-on approach means she regularly communicates with her clients as she develops case strategies that help them obtain the best possible outcomes, whether through negotiation or litigation.. Elizabeth enjoys fighting for the underdog. She recognizes that many of her clients have never before had to experience a courtroom, and she takes the time to walk them through every step of the litigation process.

Elizabeth Geare is a land use attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland who helps clients secure zoning approvals in Montgomery County. She has worked on projects for developers of mixed-use, commercial and residential buildings, educational institutions, religious organizations and individual property owners. Liz has provided assistance to clients through many stages of the development process, starting with gathering information, through zoning feasibility and due diligence, and working throughout the process of obtaining various development and administrative approvals, such as site plans, special exceptions and variances. She also has experience working on real estate matters involving easements, leases, subdivision approvals and deeds.. Liz's background in community planning and interior design allows her to understand the planning process and technical details of construction and design so she can communicate effectively with project members like architects and engineers.. Liz received her Bachelor of Science summa cum laude and her Master of Community Planning summa cum laude from Auburn University in Alabama. She received her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University School of Law, where she was a Dean's Fellow. Liz is admitted to practice in Maryland. Prior to joining Lerch Early, Liz was a law clerk at a prominent Virginia land use law firm.. Liz, who was born and raised in Arizona, is an avid runner who has run several half-marathons in the Washington, DC area. She also enjoys traveling because she loves experiencing different cultures and exploring art and architecture around the world.