A. Howard Metro
Top rated Business & Corporate attorney in Potomac, Maryland
McMillan Metro Faerber, P.C.
Practice Areas: Business & Corporate, Closely Held Business, Technology Transactions; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 1973
Education: The George Washington University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2024 Call today:
301-664-4798
McMillan Metro Faerber, P.C.
7811 Montrose RoadSuite 400
Potomac, MD 20854 Visit website
Details
A. Howard Metro brings over 45 years of experience to his role as a partner at McMillan Metro, P.C. His in-depth knowledge and proven track record attract loyal clients to the firm who rely on his expertise for matters related to businesses, corporate, closely held business and technology transactions.
Mr. Metro completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland. He then obtained his law degree from the George Washington University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia, U.S. District Courts for the District of Maryland and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Over the past four decades of serving clients in Maryland and D.C., Mr. Metro has built a strong reputation for impeccable service and unmatched professionalism. In 2013, the Bar Association of Montgomery County presented him with the President's Citation Award. He was also recognized by the Daily Record publication for Leadership in Law.
Outside of client work, Mr. Metro maintains a high level of involvement with several law organizations. For example, he played an instrumental role in the creation of the Maryland State Bar Association's Advanced Business Law Institute and until 2022 chaired the committee that created presentations. He served as served as president of the Bar Association of Montgomery County and as chair of the Business Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association.
Practice areas
Business/Corporate, Closely Held Business, Technology TransactionsFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Internet, Science and Technology Law
- 40% Business/Corporate
- 40% Closely Held Business
- 20% Technology Transactions
First Admitted: 1973, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/our-people/a-howard-metro/
- , The Daily Record’s Leadership in Law Award, Nominee, 2010
- Legal Elite by Smart-CEO Washington DC Edition, 2010
- Nominee, The Daily Record’s Leadership in Law Award, 2010
- President’s Citation Award, 2013, Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation
- , Named by piers Top Attorney In Bethesda Magazine’s 2019,2021, 2023 “Top Attorneys” issue
- Named Top Attorney In Bethesda Magazine’s 2021 “Top Attorneys” issue
- Named Super Lawyer in Maryland : 2007-2022
- Legal Elite, Smart-CEO Washington DC Edition, 2010
- President’s Citation Award, Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation, 2013
- Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation, President
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- Lawyer-to-Lawyer: Malpractice Insurance – A Quagmire When Changing Law Firms, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/lawyer-to-lawyer-malpractice-insurance/
- The Mistake – “Just Sign Here” Software Development Contract Problems, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/the-mistake-just-sign-here-software-development-contract-problems/
- Big Issues, Short Takes – April 2013, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/big-issues-short-takes-april-2013/
- Big Issues, Short Takes – June 2013, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/big-issues-short-takes-june-2013/
- Beware of the “Harmless” Letter of Intent, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/beware-of-the-harmless-letter-of-intent/
- Employer FAQs regarding Montgomery County’s “Earned Sick and Safe Leave”, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/montgomery-county-sick-safe-leave/
- Do Your Employees Understand Their Duty of Loyalty?, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/do-your-employees-understand-their-duty-of-loyalty/
- The Nightmares of Banking with Electronic Funds Transfers, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/eft-fraud-in-business/
- The Social Security Numbers Do Not Match!, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/eft-fraud-in-business/
- The Social Security Numbers Do Not Match!, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/social-security-numbers-do-not-match/
- Exempt Employee: What Is The Level Of Discretion That Qualifies?, https://www.mcmillanmetro.com/articles/exempt-employee-laws/
- Chair of the Business Law Section, Maryland State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court, District Court of Maryland
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Association, President
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Montgomery County Bar Association, Past President
- George Washington University Law School, 1972
- University of Maryland, B.A.
- Small Business
- Technology; construction; professionals
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2024
