Real Estate Newsletter – August 2024
Rockville and Montgomery County Take Differing Approaches to Rent Stabilization Rockville and Montgomery County are approaching affordable housing with different strategies. While Rockville rejected mandatory rent caps, focusing on enhanced …
Rockville and Montgomery County Take Differing Approaches to Rent Stabilization
The City of Rockville and Montgomery County are addressing affordable housing with differing approaches. Both jurisdictions took action on rent control this summer, with plans for future legislation or applicable …
Seven Lerch Early Attorneys Named 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers
Seven Lerch, Early & Brewer attorneys were recently selected as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practices by Best Lawyers in America. Receiving this designation reflects the …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers in America
Multiple lawyers from several Lerch, Early & Brewer practices recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025. Six Lerch Early attorneys have been named to the Ones to Watch …
Prince George’s County Enacts Sweeping Bill to Modernize Zoning Regulations
On July 16th, the County Council took a significant step toward modernizing Prince George’s County’s zoning ordinance, when it adopted a comprehensive zoning omnibus bill following a months-long legislative process. …
City of Gaithersburg Adopts New Modernized Zoning Ordinance
The City of Gaithersburg has adopted a comprehensive new zoning ordinance that reorganizes and modernizes the ordinance while making it more user-friendly. Substantively, the new ordinance adds a new potential …
Erin E. Girard
Overview Erin Girard is a land use and zoning attorney with significant experience in securing approvals on a wide range of complex commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects in Maryland. Thoughtful …
Chambers USA 2024 Ranks Lerch Early in Real Estate and Litigation
Chambers USA 2024: 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 “notable for …
Lerch Early’s Legal Update | May 2024
Employment FTC Bans Non-Competes — Now What? On Tuesday, April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule, which would effectively ban most post-employment non-compete agreements. Lawsuits have already been filed …
Real Estate Legal Update – April 2024
Montgomery County Enacts Sweeping Right of First Refusal Changes Recent legislation in Montgomery County, Maryland, is reshaping the landscape for multifamily property sales. The Expedited Bill No. 38-32, grants the …
Prince George’s County Council Passes 2-Year Revision Extension for Zoning Ordinance
In March, the Prince George’s County Council acted on zoning legislation that will influence the County’s development trajectory for years to come. The County Council’s proposed 280-page omnibus bill—otherwise known …
Real Estate Newsletter – January 2024
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 …
