Offit Kurman’s Bethesda office serves as the firm’s headquarters and reflects its origins in Maryland’s legal and business communities. Located in the heart of Montgomery County, the office supports a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, executives, developers, investors, families, and institutional partners. From transactional counsel to litigation and estate planning, the Bethesda team delivers comprehensive legal services backed by a collaborative, client-focused approach.
The office provides comprehensive business law and corporate advisory services, encompassing entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, and governance. Attorneys regularly serve as outside general counsel to growing and mid-sized companies across a variety of industries, helping businesses navigate regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and risk management.
Family law and estate planning are key strengths of the Bethesda office. Attorneys guide clients through life’s most personal and high-stakes matters, from divorce, custody, and support to prenuptial agreements and complex family issues involving significant assets. The practices also provide comprehensive estate planning services, including wills, trusts, charitable giving strategies, and probate administration, helping clients protect their legacies and plan for the future with confidence.
Bethesda also maintains a significant presence in commercial litigation and fiduciary disputes. Attorneys represent clients in contract claims, partnership disagreements, business torts, and employment-related matters in both state and federal courts. The office includes experience in alternative dispute resolution, helping clients resolve conflicts efficiently and strategically.
The real estate and landlord representation practices in Bethesda support commercial and residential property owners, developers, and management companies with leasing, acquisitions, land use, title issues, and litigation. The team regularly represents landlords in disputes involving regulatory compliance, evictions, and lease enforcement.
Employment and labor counsel is also an offering in Bethesda, where attorneys advise employers on contracts, workplace policies, internal investigations, and compliance with state and federal employment laws. The office also assists business clients with immigration matters, including work visas, green card strategies, and I-9 compliance.
Offit Kurman and the Bethesda office have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, and Super Lawyers for practice excellence across real estate, family law, trusts and estates, employment law, and business law. The firm also appears in Chambers USA and the Legal 500 US for its national work with private companies, mid-market transactions, and high-stakes litigation.
