Atty. Michael Faerber
For more than 30 years, I have established strong relationships with my clients and have enjoyed working closely with them to better understand their goals. It is my top priority to be attentive and responsive to my clients’ needs.
Real Estate Law Attorney · Serving Potomac, MD · 36+ Years Experience
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About Michael Faerber at a Glance
Michael Faerber is a real estate attorney based in Potomac, Maryland, practicing at McMillan Metro Faerber PC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association (1990). Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Faerber
- For more than 30 years, I have established strong relationships with my clients and have enjoyed working closely with them to better understand their goals
- It is my top priority to be attentive and responsive to my clients’ needs
- While I focus on real estate or leasing transactions, I also understand that our clients are real people
- My clients include residential and commercial developers and builders throughout the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region
- I regularly assist them with negotiating and drafting land and building acquisition contracts and development documents, easements, loan documents, private water and sewer utility documents and home purchase contracts
- A large portion of my practice is planning and drafting governing documents to establish homeowners’, commercial, master, mixed-use and condominium associations
- I also work with both landlords and tenants drafting and negotiating varying types of commercial leases, ranging from leases for offices, medical practices, retail spaces and restaurants, to leases for warehouses and industrial buildings
- I help these clients understand the complex issues and language that will likely affect them for years
- I also help many restaurant owners with their unique legal issues, including liquor licensing
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Faerber's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Faerber handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Potomac.
Real Estate Law in Potomac
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Potomac
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Potomac are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Potomac Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Potomac-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Potomac Choose Michael Faerber
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Faerber's practice in the field of real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Faerber brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Michael Faerber's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Potomac
A Potomac-based practice means Michael Faerber attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Faerber Handles in Potomac
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Faerber has experience with under Maryland law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Faerber directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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