Chambers USA 2025: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized Lerch Early in the areas of Litigation: General Commercial and Real Estate.
Litigation: General Commercial (Band 3)
Chambers describes the team as “the best in the market for service levels and responsiveness. I have found all the commercial litigation partners I have worked with there to be uniformly strong and knowledgeable.”
Real Estate (Band 3)
Chambers recognizes the firm in Real Estate, for its “expertise advising on construction and financing, in addition to notable experience in land use matters. The team works on mixed-use development projects, including neighborhoods undergoing urban regeneration. Demonstrates additional expertise handling joint venture agreements.”
One commentator said, “They are good at understanding the challenges we face and get the big picture goal.”
Another added: “The firm has a deep bench with expertise in a number of different asset and property types.”
Another added: “They have a good feel for the business of development. They are able to understand and seek commercially reasonable solutions.”
In addition to these firm-wide honors, the following attorneys are ranked:
Robby Brewer in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Senior Statesperson).
Lauri Cleary in Litigation: General Commercial (Band 4): Chambers says Lauri “offers wide-ranging expertise in commercial disputes as well as handling employment litigation.” One commenter adds, “Lauri is an experienced litigator with a confident manner and superb litigation skills.” Another commenter added, “Lauri knows everything there is to know about the Maryland judiciary. She helps us with her great communication and collaboration style, while delivering the goods.”
Marc Engel in Labor & Employment (Band 3).
Stan Reed in Litigation: General Commercial and Litigation (Band 3): White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 2). Chambers says Stan “has a broad litigation practice that encompasses commercial claims, including real estate and construction disputes, as well as the defense of white-collar crime and fraud cases.” One commenter adds that “Stan is a first chair litigator capable of handling any type of case. He distills complexities and has a great courtroom manner.”
Erin Girard in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 1): Chambers says that Erin “is an accomplished real estate attorney who regularly advises on a breadth of land use and zoning issues in connection with commercial, institutional and mixed-use projects.”
Bill Kominers in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 1): Chambers says that Bill “is respected for his expertise in land use, zoning and other matters, particularly in the context of urban development projects.” One commenter adds that “Bill has years of experience and detailed knowledge of all land use activities. He is a very sage advisor and gets great results.”
Stacy Silber in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 1): Chambers says that Stacy “has broad zoning and land use experience, particularly as it relates to residential and mixed-use developments in Maryland.” One commenter adds that “Stacy is the zoning attorney which all others are measured against. She is a pro’s pro.”
Liz Rogers in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Up-and-Coming): Chambers describes Liz as a “go-to attorney for developers and is especially well regarded for her capabilities in zoning and land use matters.” One commenter added that, “Liz is a star. She is very smart and has developed excellent relationships with Montgomery County staff members.”
Chambers USA conducts interviews and independent research to develop its lists of lawyers and law firms. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1 (highest) to 6 (lowest). A Senior Statesperson is a lawyer who no longer works hands-on with the same intensity but who, by virtue of close links with major clients, remains pivotal to the firm’s success. The “Up-and-Coming” designation recognizes those who do not yet have an established reputation but who are driving their firm’s growth.
With 75 lawyers and 75 years of experience in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia, Lerch Early helps companies, nonprofits, and individuals rise to every challenge in business, real estate, litigation, and life.
