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Heather L. Sunderman Named Partner

We are pleased to announce that Heather L. Sunderman has been promoted to Partner at McMillan Metro Faerber, P.C.

Heather has been practicing law since 2003 and joined our firm as an Associate in 2022. Since joining our firm, Heather has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to her clients in the areas of estate planning and probate, guardianship and family law. Heather has also been appointed to represent disabled persons in guardianship matters as well as children in contested custody hearings. Heather is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Heather’s experience, hard w

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ – Reminder – CTA Deadline Approaching

This year, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) imposed new reporting requirements on many companies in the U.S. Enacted to combat money laundering, the CTA is being used to identify people who form, control, or own many companies operating in the U.S. The information is being gathered by requiring companies to report information about their “Beneficial Owners.” The reports are called “Beneficial Ownership Information Reports,” and they are filed online with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

MBIA Builder Mart: One for the Books

McMillan Metro Faerber, P.C.’s real estate attorneys attended the Maryland Building Industry Association’s 2024 Builder Mart event held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Builder Mart is the largest, one-day building industry trade show in Maryland.

McMillan Metro Faerber Celebrates Strathmore Square Grand Opening

McMillan Metro Faerber, P.C. is proud to have worked with our client FiveSquares Development on their fantastic and innovative new project, Strathmore Square, located in North Bethesda, in the heart of Montgomery County at the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro, next to the Strathmore Music Center. A grand opening, held for the first two apartment buildings at the project, the Ravel and the Royale, was attended by many of the people, companies, government agencies and officials who partnered to bring the project to life after many years of planning. Strathmore Square brings together public and private partners to create a vibrant and active community that integrates residents, art, and nature.

2024 Maryland Legislative Updates

The 2024 legislative session was another busy one for the Maryland legislature, with over 1,000 bills signed into law. The Maryland Legislative Action Committee of the Community Associations Institute, the trade organization that represents and educates members of the community associations industry, was just as busy monitoring proposed bills and advocating on behalf of community associations in Maryland. Several of the bills that passed affect community associations and go into effect on October 1, 2024. Below is a summary of those bills.

Lawrence S. Jacobs to Retire on December 27, 2024

Larry Jacobs began his law practice on December 17, 1974, with his admission to the Maryland Bar. Now, with nearly 50 years of service to clients under his belt, he has announced that he will retire, effective on Friday, December 27, of this year. In his varied career, he’s worked in areas from commercial litigation in the early days to business law and estate planning. He’s rightfully proud of his leadership in doing estate planning work for more than 1,000 same-sex couples in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.

Planning for Incapacity

Incapacity may be sudden, such as a car accident, or the result of a gradual decline, such as Parkinson’s Disease or dementia.  It may happen at any phase of your life.  Being prepared by authorizing others to act for you is key to making sure your wishes are respected, and your finances are secure.

10 McMillan Metro Faerber Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

First published in 1983, the Best Lawyers in America® list is a peer-reviewed guide whose core mission is to highlight the top legal talent in the nation. Its involved selection process involves nomination, peer review, and extensive feedback analysis to provide a trusted, thorough evaluation of the nation’s best lawyers.

Last year, 6 of our accomplished attorneys were honored with places on the Best Lawyers list. Our firm is delighted to announce that 10 of our attorneys have received coveted spots on the upcoming 2025 list.