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Eric Core Harry Lerch Mimi Magyar Stan Reed Deb Reiser Steve Robins Deb Webb Lerch, Early & Brewer is ranked as follows: Top Listed in Maryland in Collaborative Law: Family Law Top Listed in Maryland in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar Top Listed in Maryland in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Top Listed in Bethesda in Collaborative Law: Family Law Top Listed in Bethesda in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar Top Listed in Bethesda in Criminal Defense: White Collar Top Listed in Bethesda in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Top Listed in Bethesda in Health Care Law   July 2010
Lafionatis and Vernon Featured on Executive Leaders RadioArt Lafionatis and Rick Vernon recently were interviewed by Executive Leaders Radio about the firm, their practices and how they became attorneys. To listen to the interview, click here, click play, wait for the "continuing" bar to fill, and then forward to time 42:02. "Succession Planning for the Family Business" Featured in Textile Industry Magazine Textile Rental Magazine, the journal of the textile rental service industry features an article by Ted Goldstock in the July issue. The article consider strategies associated with changes in the leadership of a family business. Issues include dealing with voting, vs. nonvoting shareholders, options for selling the business and more. For a copy of the article, contact Ted by clicking here.  O'Neil Elected Chair of BCC ChamberPatrick O'Neil, a principal in the Land Use group, was elected the chair of The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce for 2010-11. The BCC Chamber represents more than 700 businesses located in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Friendship Heights, Potomac, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring, Washington, D.C., Prince George’s County and Northern areas of Virginia. June 2010  Lerch Early Ranked in Chambers USA 2010: Corporate, Health Care, Litigation & Real Estate"The attorneys at this firm meld together a high level of knowledge and a deep understanding of business issues, to produce outstanding service," say clients in the 2010 edition of Chambers USA 2010: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Lerch Early was recognized in Maryland in the areas of Corporate/M&A (Ranked 3), Health Care (Ranked 3), Litigation: General Commercial (Ranked 3) and Real Estate (Ranked 2). Lerch, Early & Brewer is the only Montgomery County firm and the only firm of fewer than 125 attorneys to be recognized in multiple categories. In addition to these firm-wide rankings, the following attorneys were individually recognized:
 O'Neil Quoted in Washington Post Re Planning Board ChairPatrick O'Neil, a principal in the Land Use group, was quoted in The Washington Post about the departure of Planning Board chair Royce Hanson. Patrick, who is the chair-elect of The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce, said that Hanson helped foster a "focus on what the outcome is and whether that is good for us as a community." Click here to read the full story.  Rhian McGrath Named Montgomery County Bar LeaderRhian McGrath recently was named a Bar Leader of the Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation in recognition of her service to the bar association and the legal community. She has served co-chair of the Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section and is active in bar association committees. Rhian joins 10 other Lerch Early attorneys who have been named Bar Leaders in prior years.  Brad McCullough Quoted in ABA Litigation NewsThe ABA's Litigation News sought Brad McCullough's opinion on a major securites fraud decision. Brad co-chairs a subcommitee of the American Bar Association's Litigation Section's Pretrial Practice and Discovery Committee. Click here for the complete story. May 2010 "50 Great Ideas for Planning Succession in Your Business" Now Available "50 Great Ideas for Planning Succession in Your Business" gives business owners, particularly owners of family businesses, a list of concepts and practical tips for business succession planning from the firm's Business & Taxation group. To receive paper, contact your attorney or e-mail Anne Core at ascore@lerchearly.com.  Succession Planning, Data Retention, Estate Tax Changes and More: Spring 2010 Newsletter Now AvailableThe spring edition of Legal Update includes what businesses need to know about how to make succession planning successful, five things companies can do to achieve balance with data retention, a celebration of the firm's first 60 years, important estate tax information and more. Click here to read the issue.  April 2010Employment & Labor: The Dangers of Miscategorizing Employees as Contractors, Plus the Latest Employment Law Bulletin The Employment & Labor group released a special bulletin about the risks employers face if they don't correctly classify their employees. Click here for a printer-friendly version. The group also released the spring edition of the Employment Law Bulletin, which includes articles about "Getting Ready for Labor Union Effots to Organize Your Employees" and "How to Make Sure Insurance Pays When You're Sued." Click here for a printer-friendly version.  Haines Elected to Maryland State Bar Association Board of GovernorsSigrid Haines has been elected to the Maryland State Bar Association Board of Governors. The Maryland State Bar Association is a voluntary, non-profit membership organization comprised of more than 20,000 attorneys and judges. For more information about MSBA, visit www.msba.org.  Storm Speaks On First Petroleum Marketing Practices Act Supreme Court DecisionHarry Storm will be speaking at the American Bar Association Petroleum Marketing Attorneys’ Meeting about the first Petroleum Marketing Practices Act case heard before the U.S. Supreme Court. In March, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Mac’s Shell Service v. Shell Oil Products. This case, the first PMPA case heard by the Court, will necessarily alter the legal landscape under the Act because it resolved existing conflicts among the Circuits and will provide guidance on whether and to what extent claims of “constructive terminations” will be viable under the Act. For more information on petroleum marketing , contact Harry Storm here.    March 2010Nine Lerch, Early & Brewer Attorneys Listed in DC SuperLawyers Nine of the firm's attorneys are included in the 2010 Washington, DC Super Lawyers list: Joel Aronson (Business Litigation), Robby Brewer (Land Use/Zoning), Eric Core (Estate Planning & Probate), Sigrid Haines (Health Care), Harry Lerch (Eminent Domain), Stan Reed (Criminal Defense: White Collar), Deborah Reiser (Family Law), Harry Storm (Business/Corporate Law) and Deborah Webb (Family Law). In addition, Joel Aronson (Business Litigation), Robby Brewer (Land Use/Zoning) and Harry Lerch (Eminent Domain) are listed in the Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel edition.  Webb Speaks on Marital Settlement AgreementsThe lawyer's lawyer: Deborah Webb recently spoke to other attorneys about “Marital Settlement Agreement/Dealing with the Unrepresented Spouse and Other Ethical Considerations.” For a copy of the presentation she made to the Montgomery County Bar Foundation, contact Deb here.   Moisture and MD Legal Regs Hot CA TopicsJason Fisher and Jeremy Tucker recently spoke to community association professionals and leaders about two hot topics facing managers and board members today: moisture and new Maryland legal requirements. Jason presented "Moisture: A Never-Ending Challenge in Good Times or Bad," discussing real life case studies that validate the need to embrace pro-active cost effective moisture management. Jeremy brought listeners up to date on the numerous new Maryland laws affecting community associations arising from the 2009 legislative session as well as the proposed relevant bills currently before the Maryland General Assembly. For information about moisture, contact Jason. For information about new Maryland legal regulations, click here for an update or contact Jeremy. Brewer Elected to Strathmore BoardRobby Brewer has been elected to the Strathmore Hall Foundation Board of Directors.The Foundation funds and operates affordable, accessible, multi-disciplinary music and arts programming in the regional Music Center at Strathmore, the Mansion at Strathmore, and on the lawn of its scenic 11-acre site. The hallmarks of Strathmore are high quality music and arts programming, designed for audiences of many tastes. To learn more about Strathmore, or for a calendar of upcoming events, visit www.strathmore.org. Attorneys Lead Major Community Events Three of the firm's attorneys recently led highly successful community events. Brad McCullough serves as chair of Interfaith Works, which recently held its annual Companies Caring Breakfast. Interfaith Works is a non-sectarian interfaith coalition of more than 150 member and affiliated congregations representing over 75,000 families of many faiths, working together to meet the needs of the poor in Montgomery County, Maryland. The breakfast drew more than 200 people celebrating the 200 friends of Interfaith Works sharing a meal, enjoying conversation and celebrating their participation in changing the lives of people in poverty. Steve Robins chaired the 36th Annual Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce's Public Safety Awards lunch later that day. Under Steve's leaderhip, the event has grown from a few hundred people to the largest event of its kind in the MD/VA/DC region attracting 1000+ business leaders, public safety agencies and elected officials. The next day Jason Fisher, who serves as president of the local CAI chapter, kicked off the WMCCAI Annual Conference & Expo. Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute has close to 2,800 members including 300 businesses, 650 professional managers from 100 management companies, and more than 1,700 community association volunteer leaders.  Surrounded by Geniuses Author Speaks to Employment GroupDr. Alan Gregerman, the author of Surrounded by Geniuses recently spoke to a group interested in employment issues headed by Marc Engel, co-chair of the firm's Employment & Labor group. Dr. Gregerman, who is the President of Venture Works, Inc., shared best practices for finding genius in the workplace and in enhancing the work environment. His blog my be found at www.alangregerman.typepad.com. 2010 Estate Tax Changes Have Dramatic Effect Significant changes in the Federal tax law that took effect as of January 1, 2010, will dramatically affect the way an individual’s property is taxed upon death. For decedents dying this year (2010), there is no Federal estate tax. Changes in tax concepts as well as how they are applied mean there may be some question as to whether your property will be distributed as you intended under your current documents. Click here for more. Nine Lerch, Early & Brewer Attorneys Included in Super LawyersNine of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 Washington, DC Super Lawyers list. Fewer than 5% of the attorneys in this area are named to the list. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The attorneys honored in the DC edition of Super Lawyers are:
February 2009 February 26th Decision for SBA Lenders February 26th may be the last business day to withdraw from the SBA Recovery Act Queue in order to be eligible for benefits under any future extensions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) has advised its members that the SBA will not allow lenders with loans in the Recovery Act Queue to cancel and resubmit loans that are not funded by February 28. Therefore, NAGGL has recommended that any lender who wants to wait to see if Congress reauthorizes the 90% guaranty for SBA 7(a) loans to withdraw any loans in the Queue by February 26 and to resubmit if and when Congress reauthorizes the 90% guarantee. They may then be eligible for any guarantees or reduced/eliminated fees. Lenders not concerned with receiving an increased guaranty may wish to remain in the Queue. To discuss a particular loan, or for more information, contact Alison Rind or Arnie Spevack. News Channel 8 Interviews Jason Fisher About CAI ExpoNews Channel 8 interviewed Jason Fisher, co-chair of the Community Associations group, about the local Community Association Institute chapter, which he chairs. To see the interview, click here. The Washington Metropolitan chapter has close to 2,800 members including 300 businesses, 650 professional managers from 100 management companies, and more than 1,700 community association volunteer leaders. WMCCAI is one of fifty nine Community Associations Institute Chapters and is the largest in the nation. For more information about CAI and the upcoming CAI Expo on March 13 at the Washington Convention Center, visit www.caidc.org. Learn About International Contract Issues in Legal Update In the latest edition of Legal Update, the firm's print newsletter, you'l learn:
• How to make sure your wishes are protected through a power of attorney (and what could go wrong when you choose your agent) • What you need to know about guardianships for aging parents or family members  January 2010Mike Goecke Admitted To MD Bar Mike Goecke, an associate in the Litigation and Community Associations groups, was sworn in as a member of the Maryland bar. He now is admitted to practice in Maryland and DC.  Van Grack Named Dean-Elect of College of Community Association LawyersJeff Van Grack, co-chair of the Community Associations group, has been elected to serve as dean of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) in 2011 and '12. Elected by the CCAL Board of Governors, Van Grack will serve as CCAL dean-elect in 2010. Of the thousands of attorneys practicing community association law in the United States, fewer than 150 have been granted membership in the College. Established in 1993 by the CAI Board of Trustees, CCAL consists of a select group of attorneys who have distinguished themselves through contributions to the field of community association law. CCAL members also are recognized for committing themselves to high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of association law. For more information about CCAL and Jeff's appointment, click here. The Latest Issue of the Commercial Lending Bulletin Contains Important TARP Info for Lenders The January 2010 issue of the Commercial Lending Bulletin includes: TARP Does Not Create a Private Right of Action Against Fund Recipients, Lender Benefits from Confirmed Bankruptcy Plan Even Though Debtor Later Dismisses Bankruptcy Suit, Lender's Misrepresentations Lead to Fraud Claim by Purchaser of Note and more. Click here for a printer-friendly version. O'Neil in Washington Post: Bethesda Building Moratorium "Sent Bad Message"Patrick O'Neil, a principal in the Land Use group, was quoted in The Washington Post about the building moratorim that prevented new development in Bethesda. Patrick, who is the chair-elect of The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce, said that the moratorium "really was elevating by law one public policy over another, school capacity over smart growth and transit-oriented development." Click here to read the full story.
Community Association Lawyers Featured at National Law ConferenceJeff Van Grack and Jason Fisher, co-chairs of the Community Associations group, are both speakers at the Community Association Law Seminar, the national conference for community association lawyers. Jeff will be speaking about "The Role of the Expert Witness: Making Expert Witness Testimony Count," and Jason will discuss "Chinese Drywall Myths and Facts—The Science, The Building, The Liabilities." The conference, presented by the College of Community Association Lawyers and Community Associations Institute, will be held January 21-23 in Tucson. Click here to see the full program.  December 2009Thirteen Lerch, Early & Brewer Attorneys Included in Super Lawyers Thirteen of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2010 Maryland Super Lawyers and "Rising Stars" lists. Super Lawyers is a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, and "Rising Stars" recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state who are under 40 years old and/or have practiced for fewer than 10 years. The attorneys honored in Super Lawyers are:
 Engel on Employment Law in Daily Record: "There's a Sense of Anxiety That I Haven’t Seen in 24 Years of Practice"Marc Engel, co-chair of the firm's Employment & Labor group was quoted in The Daily Record about how changes in the economy and the new administration have affected employment claims. To read the complete article, click here.  Alpuche & Aronson Named "Go-to Attorneys for Business Law"Smart CEO magazine recognized Paul Alpuche and Joel Aronson as “go-to attorneys for business law” in its “Legal Elite” issue. Paul, a principal in the firm's Business & Tax group, was selected for his work in business law and tax law, and Joel, who chairs the firm's Creditors' Rights & Workouts group and is a principal in the Litigation group, group, was included for his work in litigation and creditor’s rights. Visit Smart CEO to learn more.   Baldino, Reed & Reiser Named Washingtonian Top Lawyers Three of our partners were named among Washington's Top Lawyers in the December issue of Washingtonian magazine. The magazine selected the top 1% of the area's 80,000 attorneys, including Frank Baldino, Stan Reed and Deb Reiser as "lawyers to call" when you need one of Washington's best legal minds. Frank Baldino, who co-chairs the firm's Estate Planning & Probate group, was selected in the category of trust and estate lawyers. "Financially successful Washingtontians need the expert advice of great trust-and-estate lawyers. These ones won't let you down when it comes to managing your wealth and planning for the future," wrote Washingtonian. Stan Reed, who chairs the firm's Litigation group, was named in the "In Trouble With The Law" category. The magazine wrote "...if you're in trouble, you can rely on these elite criminal defenders to help dig you out." "Breaking up is hard to do," but is less so with the help of a top divorce attorney like Deb Reiser, who chairs the firm's Family Law group. Washingtonian writes "Few things can be as messy and hurtful as a divorce. These divorce and family lawyers can minimize the damage." For more details, see the December issue of Washingtonian magazine or visit www.washingtonian.com. November 2009  Congratulations on a Successful Thanksgiving Day Turkey Chase!The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Turkey Chase had its most successful race yet. The Thanksgiving Day race was chaired this year by Stuart Schwager, a principal in the Business & Tax and Litigation practice groups. The largest race in Montgomery County, Maryland and the signature charity event of Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary and the YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase, the annual Turkey Chase benefited charities supported by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary Club, including YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase scholarships, financial assistance and YMCA Youth & Family Services. Jason Fisher Named CAI President Jason Fisher, co-chair of the Community Associations group, was named President of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. The chapter has close to 2,800 members including 300 businesses, 650 professional managers from 100 management companies, and more than 1,700 community association volunteer leaders. WMCCAI is one of fifty nine Community Associations Institute Chapters and is the largest in the nation. Ruth Katz Admitted To DC BarRuth Katz, an associate in the Community Associations group, was sworn in as a member of the District of Columbia bar. She is now admitted to practice in DC, Maryland and Virginia.  October 2009Interfaith Works Opens New Home for Elderly Brad McCullough, a principal in the Litigation group, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Interfaith Works' new Welcome Home, an eight-bed home serving elderly women. Brad, shown here on the far left watching County Executive Ike Leggett cut the ribbon, is the chair of Interfaith Works' Board of Directors. Interfaith Works is a non-sectarian interfaith coalition of more than 150 member and affiliated congregations representing over 75,000 families of many faiths, working together to meet the needs of the poor in Montgomery County, Maryland. Their newest endeavor, Welcome Home, provides a safe and secure environment for up to eight elderly disabled women, many of whom have a history of chronic homelessness - even living on the streets for decades - with no place to go. The program provides around-the-clock support, creating a permanent haven to meet the needs of the women who make their home there. The Welcome Homes staff work to optimize the residents' independence while helping to coordinate the individualized care they need. For more information about Interfaith Works, visit www.iworksmc.org. "8 Employment Actions to Take Now" Featured in Textile Industry MagazineTextile Rental Magazine, the journal of the textile rental service industry features an article by Marc Engel, co-chair of the Employment & Labor group, in the October issue. The article outlines eight actions employers should take now to improve personnel practices and reduce the risks of litigation. For a copy of the article, contact Marc by clicking here.  Lauri Cleary Wins Leadership in Law AwardLauri Cleary, a principal in the Litigation and Employment & Labor practice groups, has been named a winner of The Daily Record's 2009 Leadership in Law Award. This award recognizes the outstanding work being done by members of the legal community throughout Maryland. Winners must have devoted time and energy to bettering the legal profession, as well as the community in which they live and work. They also must have mentored future professional and community leaders. Lauri was selected not only for her work as a successful litigator, but for her involvement in the community and her commitment to mentoring. How Do New MD Laws Affect Community Associations?Jeremy Tucker, an associate in the Community Associations practice group, recently gave a presentation to community association board members and management companies about how new Maryland legislation impacts community associations.For information about his presentation, contact Jeremy at jmtucker@lerchearly.com.  September 2009Lerch Early Receives Exceptional 53 Business Award from The Gazette of Politics and Business The Gazette of Politics and Business released its list of the 53 top businesses and organizations in the State of Maryland based on criteria that included the recipient company’s annual revenue and employee growth as well as noteworthy product or service innovations, community service efforts, how they have steered their way through the economic downturn, and how the companies are seen as “good places to work.” LerchEarly was selected because we represent the sweet spot between experience and value for legal solutions, and for our culture of community service. “I applaud these exceptional Maryland businesses that are consistently on the leading edge of innovation and doing their part to help through their pro-active community service programs. To make the 53 list is a great accomplishment,” said Cliff Chiet, publisher of The Gazette P&B.  Congratulations to Top Washington Lawyer Steve Robins!The Washington Business Journal has named Steve Robins, chair of the Land Use & Zoning practice group, as the region's top land use and zoning attorney. Steve was chosen because of his extensive work along Montgomery County's Red Line Metro stops, which emphasizes transit-oriented smart growth. Congratulations! Hot Off the Press: Cost-Effective Strategies for the New Economy Lerch Early's Fall newsletter features articles on getting paid in the new economy, keys to avoiding bankruptcy, divorce litigation alternatives, employment law actions you should take immediately and more. Click here to read the latest issue. August 2009Marc Engel, co-chair of the Employment & Labor practice group, recently conducted a workshop for the accountants at Snyder, Cohn, Collyer, Hamilton & Associates, P.C. on "Employment Law Basics and Best Employment Practices in These Challenging Economic Times." For a copy of his presentation, contact Marc by clicking here. Deborah Reiser, Chair of the Family Law group, is a contributing author of the newly-released Maryland Divorce and Separation Law (9th edition), a reference for family law practitioners."‘The guy in the tie’ has a gridiron soul," says the Daily Record about Jeff Van Grack, co-chair of the Community Associations group. Jeff spends countless hours of his spare time coaching football and mentoring students at Northwest High School. He's featured in the Daily Record for his volunteer work that has led both to football state championships and players going to law school. To read the article, click here. The Best Lawyers in America: We're proud to announce that 7 of our attorneys have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Congratulations to Robby Brewer, Eric Core, Harry Lerch, Stan Reed, Deb Reiser, Steve Robins and Deb Webb. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. We received recognition in the following categories: Robby Brewer Eric Core Harry Lerch Stan Reed Deb Reiser Steve Robins Deb Webb Lerch, Early & Brewer is ranked as follows: (* denotes a tie with one or more other firms) #1 in Maryland in Collaborative Law: Family Law* #1 in Maryland in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar* #1 in Maryland in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law* #1 in Bethesda in Collaborative Law: Family Law #1 in Bethesda in Criminal Defense: Non-White Collar #1 in Bethesda in Criminal Defense: White Collar #1 in Bethesda in Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law #1 in Bethesda in Health Care Law  He's the top! Steve Robins, chair of the Land Use & Zoning practice group, is one of the Washington Business Journal's Top Washington Lawyers. The Washington Business Journal announced finalists in 17 categories, including Zoning. Steve was chosen because of his focus on transit-oriented smart growth,particularly along Montgomery County's Red Line. For a case study about one of his projects, click here.  April Birnbaum, an
associate in the Land Use &
Zoning practice group, has been selected as a member of the Urban Land Institute's Washington, DC Young Leaders Programs Committee,where she will help develop programs focused on ULI's seven focus areas: Sustainability/Climate Change, Housing, Infrastructure, Placemaking/Public Realm, Places of Commerce, Capital Markets/Finance, and Development at the Edge.
Estate planning professionals turn to Estate Planning Journal for up-to-date information. Frank Baldino, a principal in the firm's Estate Planning & Probate practice group, wrote about a recent court case about IRA beneficiaries in the July 2009 issue. Estate Planning Journal features articles from nationally-recognized experts in the estate planning field. Click here to read the article. On August 5, Jeff Van Grack, co-chair of the Community Associations practice group will help community association leaders understand the obligations, costs and benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) during a webinar on "The Many Facets of Alternative Dispute Resolution." Many jurisdications now mandate ADR for community associations, so Jeff will provide the information associations need to deal with ADR issues legally and cost-effectively. The webinar is presented by the Community Associations Institute. For more information or to register, go to www.webinars.caionline.org.July 2009 The Committee for Montgomery elected Ray Sherbill, chair of the Business & Taxation practice group to its Board of Directors. CFM is a coalition of 40 leaders representing a broad cross-section of Montgomery County business, labor, education, civic and community-based organizations that helps to formulate and promote legislative priorities for the benefit of Montgomery County and the State of Maryland.  The Corridor Cities Transitway Coalition, Inc. has invited Stuart Barr, a principal in the Land Use and Zoning practice group, to join its Board of Directors. The Coalition advocates for the Corridor Cities Transitway -- an essential Montgomery County transit system, linking communities and town centers along the I-270 corridor from Shady Grove to Clarksburg, that will create jobs, get cars off the road, and complete the County's vision of a vibrant technology corridor.The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce gave its highest honor, the Chairman's Award, to Robby Brewer, a principal in the Land Use and Health Care practice groups. The Chairman's Award is given at the discretion of the outgoing chair of the Board of Directors, in recognition of exceptional service to the chamber and to the community. Robby has served on the chamber's Board of Directors and currently serves as general counsel. The Montgomery County Bar Foundation recently named Deb Webb, a principal in the Family Law practice group a
Bar Leader at its 2009 Bar Leader Dinner. Bar Leaders are a select group of attorneys who have
demonstrated exemplary leadership in the Foundation and the community. She joins current
Lerch, Early & Brewer Bar Leaders Lauri Cleary, Ron Early, Harry Lerch, Mimi Magyar, Brad
McCullough, Deb Reiser, Alison Rind, Harry Storm and Jeff Van Grack.Learn how to use this economy to upgrade your workforce in this Washington Business Journal article by Rick Vernon, co-chair of the Employment & Labor practice group. Click here to see the article. Montgomery Hospice has invited Paul Alpuche, a
principal in the Business &
Taxation practice group to join its Board of Directors.Montgomery Hospice is a
nonprofit hospice serving residents of Montgomery County. Their team of doctors, nurse
practitioners, nurses, spiritual counselors, social workers, certified nursing assistants,
bereavement counselors and volunteers works with patients and their families to provide
quality end-of-life care in homes, extended care facilities and at Casey House, their acute
care facility.
June 2009 "Planning for Disabilities: Yes, It Can Happen To You" will be presented by Sigrid Haines and Susan Berry Bloomfield, principals in our Health Care and Elder Law practice groups at the Maryland State Bar Association Annual Meeting on June 12. This session will review issues relating to planning and implementing financial and health care decision-making arrangements for persons who are or become disabled, whether through age, illness or accident. The speakers are two attorneys who have experience in a variety of related issues, including financial powers of attorney, health care advance directives, and guardianships of the person and property. Sigrid and Susan will discuss when and how to use planning documents, including how to avoid common problems. They will also review the uses and applications of Maryland guardianship law, including a review of the filing procedures and the duties of guardians of the person and property. |
SBA issues checklist to guide lenders through change of ownership approvals where goodwill exceeds $250,000. When the SOP 5010 was revised March 1, 2009, the SBA revised the change of ownership provisions to preclude financing more than $250,000 (or 50% of the sales price) in goodwill of a business. Concurrently with the SOP revision, SBA Notice 5000-1096 was issued which provided that lenders seeking approval for a change of ownership transaction could submit the application directly to the SBA for consideration. Many lenders were skeptical that they would receive approval of any transaction exceeding the $250,000 goodwill limit. Yet, at the recent NAGGL conference earlier this month in May, the SBA announced that they had not denied any requests to date. The SBA has now issued a checklist of items a lender should include in its approval request. It also released a case study of a asset sale transaction where goodwill exceeded $250,000 which was approved by the SBA. Hopefully, these two releases will provide lenders with better guidance in preparing their requests for approval to the SBA. Click here for the SBA Change in Ownership Checklist, and here for the SBA Change in Ownership Case Study.
Alison Rind and Arnie Spevack, principals in the firm's Real Estate and Commercial Lending practice groups, are on hand to provide any additional information you may need. |
Vicki Canales, an associate in the firm's Real Estate and Commercial Lending practice groups, has been named to the Board of Directors of the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. BlackRock Center for the Arts inspires the community to explore, experience and engage in the arts by providing artistically excellent programs, creating the opportunity for lifelong participation in the arts. |
Montgomery County Executive Ike Legget appointed Steve Robins, leader of the firm's Land Use practice group, to the County Executive's Smart Growth Initiative Advisory Group.
The Smart Growth Initiative Advisory Group works to advance key economic priorities;implement new transit oriented development communities; and meet the county's needs for quality high paying jobs, sufficient and affordable housing near mass transit, redevelopment and clean-up of old industrial sites, overdue investments in county government facilities, and preservation of Montgomery County's agriculture reserve. |
If you win the lottery, what are the tax implications after your death? Frank Baldino, a principal in the firm's Estate Planning & Probate practice group, wrote about a recent court case involving lottery payments in the May 2009 issue of Estate Planning Journal. Estate Planning Journal features articles from nationally-recognized experts in the estate planning field. |
Business leaders thinking about selling a business have the opportunity to learn how to exit with the most profit. Ted Goldstock, a principal in the
Business and Taxation, and Litigation practice groups, will be a speaker on "Building Value Today to Exit on Top," a seminar to help business leaders look at short- and long-term plans for selling a business and exiting with the most profit. The seminar, scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, at the Marriott in Tysons Corner, will cover valuation; succession planning; financial, accounting and tax issues; due diligence preparation; and estate planning issues. For more information, call 703-827-0200 x124, or register here.
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Two Lerch, Early & Brewer attorneys were lauded for their service by the Bar Association of Montgomery County.
Lauri E. Cleary and Deborah L. Webb received awards at the Bar's annual meeting. Ms. Cleary, a principal in the Litigation and Employment and Labor practice groups, received a Community Service Award for co-chairing the Law School for the Public. Ms. Webb, a principal in the Family Law practice group, received a Committee Chair of the Year Award for her work with the Fee Dispute Resolution Committee.
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April 2009 |
Arnold D. Spevack, and Alison W. Rind principals in the Commercial Lending practice group, presented a program on SBA Loan Programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R.1 to the
Bethesda/Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce.
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Eight Lerch, Early & Brewer
lawyers were named "Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers" in a recent study by Law & Politics magazine.
The 2009 Washington, D.C. edition recognizes outstanding lawyers
throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. Individuals recognized from our
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Mimi L. Magyar, and Ruth O. Katz have been hired by the firm. Click
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March 2009 |
Harry W. Lerch, a principal in the Land Use & Zoning practice group, was featured in an article in the February 12th edition of The Washington Post. Click
here to read the article.
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The
latest issue of the Commercial Lending newsletter is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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February 2009 |
The
latest issue of the Commercial Lending newsletter is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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Patrick L. O'Neil who works primarily within the Land Use & Zoning practice group, appeared on NewsChannel 8 on behalf of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce to discuss President-Elect Obama's proposed stimulus package.
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Stuart R. Barr who works primarily within the Land Use & Zoning practice group, and William A. Goldberg who works primarily within the Litigation practice group, have been elected as shareholders within the firm. Click
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January 2009 |
The
latest issue of the Commercial Lending newsletter is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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The
latest issue of the Real Estate Law newsletter is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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Jeremy Tucker, an associate within the Community Associations practice group, has been selected as the 2008 Community Associations Institute's (CAI) Maryland Public Advocate of the Year. The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national organization dedicated to
fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations.
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Harry W. Lerch, a senior partner in the firm and knowledgeable veteran of many
successful condemnation cases has written an article regarding such cases. Should you
find yourself in the unpleasant position of finding part or all of your property
being condemned for public use our firm stands ready to assist
you.
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November 2008 |
The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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October 2008 |
The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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Brad McCullough,
a principal in the Litigation practice group, was a faculty member at
the "Document Retention and Destruction in Maryland" Lorman seminar. Mr. McCullough prepared written materials and spoke on "Preservation Duties and Spoliation Issues."
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Steve Robins a principal in the Land Use & Zoning practice group, presented a donation on
behalf of the Chamber to the Montgomery County Public Safety Memorial Fund to
honor the brave county officers who gave
their lives in the line of duty. Mr. Robins
also serves as Chairman of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Public
Safety Awards.
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Rick Vernon, Chair of the Employment & Labor practice
group, welcomed Robert J. McGovern, founder and former CEO of CareerBuilder.com
and founder and current CEO of Jobfox.com, the fastest growing job site on the
Internet, to speak to members of Mr. Vernon's HR networking group, the First
And Foremosts. Mr. McGovern spoke on the challenges for
employers in recruiting and retaining today's multi-generational workforce.
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September 2008 |
The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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August 2008 |
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Richard G. Vernon, head of the Employment and Labor practice group, wrote an article for "OTO's Scope", the Association of Otolaryngology Administrators' magazine. Mr. Vernon's article titled, "Hiring and Firing the Ill, Injured or Pregnant Employee" can be found in the Summer, 2008 issue.
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The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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July 2008 |
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Robert
G. Brewer, a Principal within our Land Use and Zoning practice group, was
recently installed as Counsel to the Board of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Chamber of Commerce. Patrick L. O'Neil, a Principal within our Land
Use and Zoning practice group as well, was recently installed as
Vice-President of Economic Development & Government Relations for the
BCC Chamber of Commerce.
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Raymond J. Sherbill, a Principal in our Business and Taxation
group, was recently elected President of the National Capital Area Chapter of ORT America. ORT is a non-governmental organization that educates and provides other training assistance to over 300,000 people worldwide. Additional information
about ORT America can be found by clicking
here.
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June 2008 |
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The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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Jeff
VanGrack, founder and co-chair of the firm’s Community Associations
Group, recently served as the firm’s representative in awarding the Lerch, Early and Brewer Academic Achievement Award to Jarek Gramzinski of Northwest High School. Jarek, “Northwest’s version of Rudy” according to Jeff, will be continuing his education in Indiana with an emphasis on Engineering. |
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Marc
Engel, a principal in our Employment
and Labor Group, has been involved in a number of notable engagements
over the past week: |
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Marc
Engel, a principal in our Employment
and Labor Group, recently authored an article titled "Client Alert: Maryland Legislature Reverses Changes in Leave Pay Practices."
The article can be found by clicking
here.
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Alison
W. Rind, of the firm's Commercial
Lending Group, and Jeffrey
VanGrack, of our Community
Associations Group recently received recognition
for some of their outstanding volunteer work. |
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Brad
McCullough, a Principal within the Litigation practice group, was installed as Board Chair of Interfaith Works, which was formerly known as Community Ministry of Montgomery County. Interfaith Works
is a nonprofit organization representing over 140 Montgomery County congregations, of various faith traditions, with the common goal of serving and advocating on behalf of those who are poor
or otherwise need of assistance. |
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May 2008 |
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The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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Harry Lerch, of the firm’s
Land Use and Zoning Group was featured in the Metro section of today’s
Washington Post.
The article discusses the 200-foot-tall office building proposed by the Meridian Group to be built on top of the Bethesda Metro
Center and the controversy surrounding it. You can view the informative
piece, titled “Bethesda Zoning Dispute Is Case of Goliath vs., Well, Goliath”,
by clicking here. |
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April 2008 |
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Six Lerch, Early & Brewer
lawyers were named "Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers" in a recent study by Law & Politics magazine.
The 2008 Washington, D.C. edition recognizes outstanding lawyers
throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. Individuals recognized from our
firm include: |
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Marc
Engel, a principal
in the firm's Employment
and Labor Group, recently hosted the Employment Law Group
Seminar. The seminar featured security specialist, Sam Blackstone,
who discussed how to prevent and handle violence in the workplace.
The Employment Law Group is designed for human resources professionals,
providing members with information on developments in the field, as well
as the best practices in preventing and avoiding litigation. |
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On
Friday, March 14, 2008, Steven
A. Robins, a principal in our firm's Land
Use and Zoning Group, served as Chair of the 34th annual Public Safety
Awards. |
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Frank
S. Baldino, Chair of our firm's Estate Planning and Probate
Group, continues
to author bi-monthly columns for the Estate Planning Journal.
His latest article, entitled “CA-11 Allows Discount
to Corporation's Stock for Entire Built-In Capital Gains Tax” can
be found on the Estate
Planning and Probate Group page. |
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Rick
Vernon, Chair of our firm's Employment
and Labor Group, wrote an article entitled: “Beware
the Org Chart.” The
article can be viewed by visiting our
Employment
and Labor Group page.
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Martin J.
Hutt, a principal in the firm’s Land Use and Zoning
Group, was recently featured in an article in the Gazette. The article discusses Mr. Hutt's success representing local developers planning to construct a new condominium complex in Bethesda. |
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March 2008 |
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The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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Rick
Vernon, chair of our firm's Employment
and Labor Group, recently published an article in the February edition
of the Industrial Launderer entitled "Confidentiality Policies
Can Be Sticky Wickets". Mr. Vernon discusses some of the hazards
employers may face when drafting a broad
"confidentiality" policy.
Industrial Launderer is a monthly
publication that covers issues within the textile industry. The article can be
accessed by clicking here. |
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J. Bradford
McCullough, a principal in the firm’s Litigation
Group, helps promote and participate in the “Thanksgiving in February” event that takes place throughout the area today. Mr. McCullough is on the Board of Directors and chair-elect of Interfaith Works, the organization that encourages local restaurants to donate a percentage of their revenues today to support local agencies that provide food to the needy. |
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Sigrid
Haines, chair of our firm's Health
Care Group, recently published an article titled "Obtaining
Patient Consent: No Longer Just the Doctor's Job." Ms. Haines
discusses the expanding requirements being imposed on hospitals to
document informed consent for medical procedures. The article was
published in the December edition of the Teaching
Hospitals and Academic Medical Centers
newsletter. The newsletter is distributed by the American
Health Lawyers Association. |
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Feburary 2008 |
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On
Wednesday, January 16, Lauri Cleary, a partner in the
firm’s Litigation Group and its Labor
and Employment Group spoke to the award-winning Montgomery County, Maryland
Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (MC-SHRM) on “Lessons
Learned in Maryland Litigation.” Ms. Cleary discussed the current climate of
suits by employees and others against employers in Maryland, and, more
specifically, in Montgomery County Circuit Court and in the Maryland federal
courts (the District of Maryland and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals), as
well as litigation avoidance and “coping” strategies. Learn more about
MC-SHRM at their website. |
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Rick
Vernon, chair of our firm's Employment
and Labor Group, recently published an article in the Staffing Advisor
entitled "A Change in the Game Plan: New Rules for Paying for Accrued
Vacation Time in Maryland". The Staffing Advisor is a Human
Resource newsletter distributed throughout the Washington D.C. metro
area. The article can be viewed by visiting our Employment
and Labor Group page. |
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January 2008 |
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December 2007 |
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Frank
Baldino, Chair of our firm's Estate Planning and Probate
Group, continues
to author bi-monthly columns for the Estate Planning Journal.
His latest article, entitled "Age Limitation of Kiddie Tax Is Increased",
can be found on the Estate
Planning and Probate Group page.
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Deborah
Webb, a principal in our Family Law
Group, has been on the speaking circuit recently. On Nov. 13, she presented a seminar on “Marital Settlement Agreements” for the Montgomery County Bar Association. On Dec. 10 she will be co-presenting a seminar on “Helping your Client Survive a Child Custody Evaluation” in Baltimore, MD on behalf of the National Business Institute.
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Two members of our Community
Associations Group recently received recognition from the Community
Associations Institute. Jason
Fisher was honored at the Washington Metropolitan Chapter's annual
dinner on Saturday, November 3 as the 2007 CAI Maryland Advocate of the
Year for his work as an advocate of legislative issues on behalf of the
Institute. In addition, Jeff
VanGrack was recently elected to the Board of Governors of the College
of Community Association Lawyers, which exists to recognize those "who have distinguished themselves through contributions to the evolution or practice of community association law".
Congratulations to both Jason and Jeff for these well-deserved honors.
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November 2007 |
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The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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Lauri Cleary was one of the recipients of the
2007 John Carroll Society "Pro Bono Legal Service Awards"
presented on Sunday, September 30. The award is “for outstanding contributions to the Archdiocesan Legal Network of Catholic
Charities", a pro bono program that serves the legal needs of the poor and homeless in the Washington, D.C.
area. The awards were presented by His Excellency the Most Reverend Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, at the John Carroll Society’s Red Mass Brunch following the Mass at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, which was attended by Chief Justice Roberts and Associate Justices Scalia and Thomas of the United States Supreme Court. Additional information about the John Carroll Society can be found by
clicking
here.
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October 2007 |
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This afternoon,
the firm welcomed Greg Knoop, a LEED-certified architect with the firm Oudens
and Knoop, for an informative discussion on the LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification process. This topic is particularly
timely, with a significant number of "green" buildings and
developments currently planned or in progress throughout the region. Mr.
Knoop discussed the process involved in applying for LEED certification, as
well as many of the detailed points that affect whether or not a project meets
LEED criteria. Additional information about the architecture firm Oudens
and Knoop can be found by clicking
here. |
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Frank
Baldino, Chair of our firm's Estate Planning and Probate
Group, continues
to author bi-monthly columns for the Estate Planning Journal.
His latest article, entitled "Age Limitation of Kiddie Tax Is Increased",
can be found on the Estate
Planning and Probate Group page.
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September 2007 |
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August 2007 |
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Frank
Baldino of our Estate Planning and Probate Group was recently elected to
the Section Council of the Estate and Trust Law Section of the Maryland
State Bar Association. The Council is responsible for managing the
Section and overseeing Section activities such as programs and meeting,
and the sharing of information related to estate and trust law with fellow
attorneys throughout the state of Maryland. Additional information
about the Estate and Trust Law section can be found by clicking
here.
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July 2007 |
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Lerch,
Early & Brewer is a sponsor of the 2007 Montgomery County Chamber's
Annual Dinner, held this evening at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and
Conference Center. The event will feature the installation of a new
Chairman and Board Members for the Chamber, as well as recognition of
accomplishments and the advancement of goals that were achieved during
2006-07. Steve Robins is a
Past-Chairman of the Chamber. Additional information about the
Chamber is available by clicking
here.
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The
firm is pleased to announce that Steve
Robins, a principal in our Land Use
and Zoning Group, was recently selected as one of 35 members of the
"Greater Washington Legal Elite" by Washington SmartCEO
magazine. "Legal Elite" awardees are selected by a panel
of legal industry experts based upon the attorney's accomplishments during
the past 12 months. Mr. Robins, whose work during the past year
includes serving as lead counsel for numerous high profile real estate
development projects throughout the region, joins past awardees Robby
Brewer, Rick Vernon and Marc Engel as members of the prestigious
group. Additional information about SmartCEO Magazine can be found
by clicking here.
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Patrick
O'Neil, an associate in our Land Use and Zoning and
Community Associations
groups, was recently sworn-in as Vice-President of Economic Development
for the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber's annual
dinner. Patrick, who served as the Chair of the Chamber's
Transportation and Parking Committee during the past year, will
assume his new role beginning July 1, 2007. Additional information
about the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber can be found by clicking
here.
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Frank
Baldino, Chair of our firm's Estate Planning and Probate
Group, continues
to author bi-monthly columns for the Estate Planning Journal.
His latest article, entitled "Remittance Was Deposit and Was Refunded to Taxpayer",
can be found on the Estate
Planning and Probate Group page.
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The
latest issue of our Commercial Lending Group's monthly newsletter, the Commercial
Lending Bulletin, is now available for download. Click
here to download a copy in PDF format.
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June 2007 |
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Deborah
Webb and Rhian McGrath of our
Family Law Group each spoke recently at the “2007 Women’s Law Day” at the Montgomery County Commission for Women Counseling and Career Center.
Deborah spoke on child custody issues, while Rhian discussed child support
issues. Additional information about the Montgomery County
Commission for Women can be found by clicking
here.
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Steve
Robins was quoted today in a Washington Post article concerning a proposed
Montgomery County tax increase on builders of real estate projects.
You may view the article by clicking
here (registration required). Steve is a principal in our Land
Use and Zoning Group.
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May 2007, This
morning, Alison Rind and Arnie
Spevack of our Commercial Lending
Group presented a seminar in our offices entitled "Closing a 504 Loan – Taking the Mystery Out of the 504 Process".
The presentation focused on the ins and outs of the 504 loan process,
including the various government regulations that must be followed.
The seminar was attended by lenders from numerous banks and lending
agencies throughout the region. Ms. Rind and Mr. Spevack will
present the seminar for a second time on Tuesday, June 5, at 8:00
A.M. Limited space remains for this date, and if you are interested
in attending, please contact Benjamin Harris at 301-961-6096.
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Thursday, May 17, 2007, Tomorrow,
Jeff VanGrack and Paul
Alpuche will present the 7th annual Lerch, Early & Brewer Academic
Achievement Scholarship Award at the Northwest High School (Germantown)
awards ceremony. This year's award recipient is Derek Sheely, a four
year starter for the Northwest football team. Derek, who worked as
an intern with the firm this past year and will be attending Penn State
University in the fall, will receive a $500 scholarship. The award
is presented annually to the Northwest football player who played on the
varsity team for four years and maintained the highest cumulative GPA.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2007,
David Anderson, Chief Operating Officer for
the firm, was recently the recipient of the "Transportation Benefits
Coordinator of the Year" award at Montgomery County's 20th annual
Transportation Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, May 14 at the Bethesda
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Mr. Anderson was selected as
this year's recipient due to his "encourag(ing) employees to
participate in alternative commuting options" and the "time,
effort and enthusiasm that he and his staff out into promoting transit
options and programs." Patrick
O'Neil, an associate with the firm's Land
Use and Zoning Group, serves on the advisory committee of Bethesda
Transportation Solutions, which was an award recipient along with Mr.
Anderson.
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Monday, May 14, 2007, Marc
Engel, a principal in our Employment
and Labor Group, recently authored an article which appeared in the Business
Gazette "Legal Review" supplement. The article,
entitled "Seven Steps to make Mediation Successful", deals with
practical tips and strategies that can be used during the mediation
process. The article can be found by clicking
here.
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Chief Operating Officer, David H. Anderson (right), receives a check from Bethesda Transportation Solutions' Employee Outreach & Marketing Specialist Jennifer Zucker (left), in recognition of 95% of Lerch, Early & Brewer's employees responding to Bethesda Transportation
Solutions' annual commuting survey. 
On September 12 and 13,
Today, the firm
welcomed two new associates to its ranks: 
Emily Rachlin joins the firm's Litigation Group. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she was inducted into the Order of the Coif. She received her B.A., cum laude, in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Maryland in 2003. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Rachlin served as law clerk for The Honorable Mary Ellen Barbera with the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. Ms. Rachlin is admitted to practice in Maryland and is a member of the Montgomery County Inns of Court. 
The firm is proud to
welcome 
distinction in Environmental Studies and Urban Studies, from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002.
Her admittance to the
Maryland Bar Association is pending.
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