Attorney Steven Dunn Named Principal at Lerch Early

Lerch Early is pleased to announce that real estate and community associations attorney Steven Dunn has been named a principal in the firm.

Navigating the Zoning Process in Montgomery County

Montgomery County land developers face a myriad of challenges that can make or break their projects. From intricate zoning laws to community opposition, the road to successful development is replete with obstacles. 

Bethesda surpasses 30.4 million square foot “Soft Cap” of the Bethesda Sector Plan

Bethesda’s development surpassed the ‘soft cap,’ prompting potential Council actions on infrastructure and park acquisitions. The Planning Board suggests eliminating the 32.4 million square foot hard cap, seeking public input before the County Council’s decision this Fall.

Awards & Recognitions

Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers

Multiple Lerch Early attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers and “Rising Stars” lists. Attorneys Robby BrewerPat HarrisSteve Robins and Steven Dunn in our Real Estate and Land Use groups were selected this year to Maryland Super Lawyers.

Stacy Silber Recognized as a Real Estate “Leader of the Year” by Bisnow

Lerch Early Land Use Attorney and Principal Stacy Silber was honored with Bisnow’s “Leader of the Year” award during the DMV Women Leading Real Estate Award Celebration on December 14.

Bethesda Magazine Names 16 Lerch Early Attorneys in 2023 “Top Attorney” List

Sixteen Lerch Early attorneys were included in Bethesda Magazine’s “Top Attorney” listings including Stuart BarrPat Harris, and Dan Hodin from our Real Estate and Land Use groups.

LEB Events

Land Use Group hosts MoCo Planning’s New Leadership

On December 8, Lerch Early hosted a conversation with Montgomery County Planning Board Chair Artie Harris (right) and newly appointed Planning Director Jason Sartori who shared their vision for the County in 2024 and beyond. Lerch Early Principal Pat Harris (center) moderated the event.

Real Estate Panel Talks Commercial Conversions

On November 16, Lerch Early hosted a standing-room only event on “Thinking Inside the Box: Adaptive Reuse of Office Buildings.” Principal Ashley Haun (center in photo above) emceed the event with, from left to right, Bonstra Haresign Architects’ David Haresign, Rock Creek Property Group’s Gary Schlager, Montgomery County Economic Development’s Laurie Boyer Babb, and Lowe Development’s Mark Rivers.