Practice areas: Real Estate, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 1990
Education: American University Washington College of Law
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McMillan Metro Faerber, PC
7811 Montrose RoadSuite 400
Potomac, MD 20854 Visit website
Michael A. Faerber, a shareholder at McMillan Metro Faerber, PC, in Potomac, Maryland, is distinguished by his strong commitment to fostering robust relationships with his clients. His primary aim is to be attentive and responsive, ensuring he fully understands his clients' objectives. He focuses on real estate and leasing transactions, recognizing his clients' unique needs. His practice, serving clients throughout Montgomery County, encompasses the following areas:
- Acquisition and development contracts
- Commercial leasing
- Front foot benefit creation and sale
- Homebuilder licensing and regulations
- Residential and commercial condominium association formation
- Title analysis and settlements
Mr. Faerber’s client base spans residential and commercial developers and builders throughout Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. He is adept at negotiating and drafting contracts related to land and building acquisitions, development, easements, loan agreements, private water and sewer utility documentation as well as home purchase agreements. Much of his work involves planning and drafting governing documents for homeowners, commercial, master, mixed-use and condominium associations.
Furthermore, Mr. Faerber assists landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiating various commercial leases for diverse spaces, including offices, medical practices, retail locations, restaurants, warehouses and industrial buildings. He provides critical guidance on complex issues and language that could impact his clients for years. He also offers specific legal support to many restaurant owners, addressing unique challenges such as liquor licensing.
After completing his bachelor’s degree in history at Rutgers University in 1987, Mr. Faerber earned his Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law in 1990. He was subsequently admitted to the Maryland State Bar Association in 1990 and the District of Columbia in 1992. His credentials include admission to practice before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Recognized for his professional excellence, Mr. Faerber holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and boasts an “Excellent” score on Avvo, reflecting his standing as a distinguished attorney in his field.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Real Estate: Business, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Contracts, Landlord/Tenant, Limited Liability Companies, Mortgage & Refinance, Partnership, Short Sale, Sub-chapter S Corporations
- 80% Real Estate: Business
- 20% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 1990, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://mcmillanmetro.com/our-people/michael-a-faerber/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Maryland Bar Association, 1990
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- Montgomery County Bar Association, 1996
- Virginia Bar Association, 2020
- District of Columbia Bar Association, 1991
- American Bar Association (Real Property and Probate Section), 1990
- Virginia Bar, 2020
- District of Columbia Bar, 1991
- Maryland Bar, 1990
Representative Clients
- Represent a large regional federal credit union regarding their commercial real estate needs., 2020
- Represent numerous restaurants and retail establishments regarding their commercial leasing, corporate and employment legal issues., 2020
- Represent numerous small and large medical groups regarding their commercial leasing, corporate and business and employment legal needs., 2020
- Represented numerous large national and regional home builder/developer on their real estate transactional and homeowners and condominium association projects in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia, 2020
Transactions
- Represented 2 different large homebuilder/developers to resolve disputes with local homeowners associations related to development issues within the different communities., 2020
- Assisted with drafting of contracts for a local developer to purchase (i) office buildings in the District of Columbia and (ii) land in Maryland for residential development., 2020
- Drafted residential condominium documents for a large regional homebuilder for several projects throughout Maryland., 2020
- Negotiated 4 separate leases for a large regional arthritis and rheumatism medical group., 2020
- Drafted covenants and other development related documents for the conversion of a older local shopping center into a new mixed use project that will contain a multi story government office building, an apartment building, a retail shopping center, a hotel and several separate restaurant and retail store pads., 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Lectured and provided legal counsel to members of the Maryland Building Industry Association on legislative topics that affect the Maryland homebuilding industry., 2020
- Working with a local Humane Society on a lease for relocation of their philanthropic thrift store, which raises money for their Humane Society efforts related to the protection of animals., 2020
- Working with a local Lions Club in Maryland with the conveyance of land to the Club by a church for the establishment of a community center for the local community., 2020
Honors
- Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association - President’s Award - given annually by the President of the Association in recognition of contributions to the local homebuilding industry over the past year., 2009
- MNCBIA – Associate Spike of the Year Award, 2005-2007
- MNCBIA – President’s Award, 2009
- Potomac Lifestyle Magazine 2022 & 2023 Reader’s Choice Winner–Best Real Estate Attorney
- MBIA & MNCBIA – Joseph C. Rodgers, Sr. Memorial Award, 2002 & 2022
- MBIA Executive Committee, Life Director, 2022-2024
- Legal Elite by Smart-CEO Washington DC Edition, 2010, 2010
- Maryland Building Industry Association - Annual Legislative Award for providing services to the building industry related to local and state legislative issues, 2018
- AV Rated - Martindale Hubbell, Martindale Hubbell, 2011
- Maryland Building Industry Association - Annual Legislative Award for providing services to the building industry related to local and state legislative issues, 2019
Educational Background
- Rutgers University, B.A. in History, 1987
- Homebuilders And Developers
- Landlords And Tenants
- Medical Practices
- Restaurants
Office location for Michael A. Faerber
7811 Montrose Road
Suite 400
Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: 301-664-4798
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025 - 2026
