Lerch Early has been named the 2026 Firm of the Year by the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA DC|MD) at the organization’s Awards of Excellence Gala on October 22.

According to CREDA, the honor recognizes organizations that have made meaningful contributions to the commercial real estate industry and community in the Washington, D.C. and Maryland region.

Lerch Early has maintained a longstanding relationship with CREDA through attorney involvement in board and committee leadership, public policy advocacy, educational programming, and industry events.

Land Use attorney Stacy Silber has served on CREDA’s Board of Directors and has led the organization’s advocacy initiatives. Other Lerch Early attorneys, including Peter Goldsmith, Liz Rogers, Vince Biase, and Margaret Drzewiecki, have also contributed to the firm’s involvement with the organization in recent years.

“Our relationship with CREDA reflects a longstanding commitment to the organization and the commercial real estate community.” said Ruth O. Katz, managing partner of Lerch Early. “[This award] reflects the reputation we have built in the business and real estate community and the excellent work being done across the firm.”

Lerch Early is proud to support CREDA’s mission and the continued growth of the commercial real estate industry throughout the Washington, D.C. and Maryland region.

For more information on CREDA’s Awards of Excellence, click here.