Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C.
Estate planning, real estate transactions (commercial and residential), representation of small businesses, landlord/tenant, personal injury, contract disputes, land disputes, other general civil matters
This lawyer is licensed to practice in District of Columbia and has no record of discipline from the District of Columbia bar association. *
Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C.
Estate planning, real estate transactions (commercial and residential), representation of small businesses, landlord/tenant, personal injury, contract disputes, land disputes, other general civil matters
This lawyer is licensed to practice in District of Columbia and has no record of discipline from the District of Columbia bar association. *
Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C. is a civil practice law firm that provides legal counsel and litigation services to clients across a broad range of practice areas. Founded as Alan H. Grant, P.C., we have grown over the years to a team of six lawyers and several legal assistants. Our boutique size allows us to build close client relationships, and provide solutions that are tailored to each individual client.
We adhere to the highest principles of the law as we work hand in hand with you to help achieve your goals, whether advising you on a business transaction or litigating on your behalf. We provide value in our services and direct communication unmatched in larger firms. Our goal is to build the trust and provide the services that make us your lawyers- the firm you go to for all your legal needs. If we are unable to handle your matter, we will refer you to an attorney we know and trust that specializes in that area of law.
We practice law in the following jurisdiction: Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
Main
15204 Omega Drive
Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 258-1033
(301) 330-4491
Yes, initial phone consult
Members of AARP are eligible for a discount off of normal hourly rates. Estate planning and real estate transactions are normally done on a fixed fee basis depending on the complexity the case.
$200 to $395 depending on attorney handling the case.
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Michael L. Riffkin, Esq.
Yes
Spanish and Hebrew.
We assist with the administration of probate and non-probate Estates and Trusts.
After a loved one passes, there remains the often burdensome or confusing responsibility of administering their estate or trust. Assets must be located, and valued. Debts must be assessed and paid. Taxes must be filed. And ultimately, the estate must be distributed. We advise Personal Representatives, Trustees, and other interested parties on this process, becoming as involved as the client desires. We may manage the entire process and complete all required court filings, or we may guide you through completing these items yourself.
It is helpful for clients to be educated and important that they stay informed and active in pursuing their goal. However, we believe it is our job to educate our clients on their issues, their options, and the legal basis behind both.
Although we are willing to review documents prepared by clients, it has been our experience that it is more cost effective to create the documents.
If the firm's representation of a client is not cost effective, the best course of action is for the client to represent themselves. If this is the case, we will fully support the client and help them obtain their desired outcome.
Experienced in many areas of the law, and respected throughout the community, Mr. Grant works with businesses as an outside general counsel. He often handles complex cases that draw upon his expertise. His advice to businesses helps them navigate through complex issues and often brings insight and direction to companies. His focus is on corporate and real estate law, sales and acquisitions of businesses, transactions, entity advice, business planning and residential and commercial real estate settlements. Clients working with Mr. Grant enjoy the benefits of his strategic planning and analytical skills. Mr. Grant is also trained as a CPA.
One of Mr. Grant's core principles, and passions, is assisting clients with trust and estate planning, particularly in family businesses. He listens to his clients and understands their goals, helping them to create an effective plan for the future. His expertise includes structuring transfers of family interests to successive generations. True to the philosophy of his firm, Mr. Grant enjoys a personal relationship with his clients that arises from careful review of their estates and matching that review with a plan and process for the future.
Bar Number: 322594
District of Columbia, 1980
Bar Number:
Maryland, 1983
The George Washington University College of Law
Juris Doctor, 1979
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business
Bachelor of Science, 1976
Experienced in many areas of the law, and respected throughout the community, Mr. Grant works with businesses as an outside general counsel. He often handles complex cases that draw upon his expertise. His advice to businesses helps them navigate through complex issues and often brings insight and direction to companies. His focus is on corporate and real estate law, sales and acquisitions of businesses, transactions, entity advice, business planning and residential and commercial real estate settlements. Clients working with Mr. Grant enjoy the benefits of his strategic planning and analytical skills. Mr. Grant is also trained as a CPA.
One of Mr. Grant's core principles, and passions, is assisting clients with trust and estate planning, particularly in family businesses. He listens to his clients and understands their goals, helping them to create an effective plan for the future. His expertise includes structuring transfers of family interests to successive generations. True to the philosophy of his firm, Mr. Grant enjoys a personal relationship with his clients that arises from careful review of their estates and matching that review with a plan and process for the future.
Bar Number: 322594
District of Columbia, 1980
Bar Number:
Maryland, 1983
The George Washington University College of Law Juris Doctor, 1979
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business Bachelor of Science, 1976
Rena L. Strauss brings a unique perspective to the law firm of Grant, Riffkin & Strauss. Since joining the firm in 2001, Rena enjoys exploring every aspect of a particular issue. She regularly represents purchasers, sellers and lending institutions in residential as well as commercial real estate transactions and counsels various parties in litigation related to real property, landlord-tenant, and other property disputes in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland.
Ms. Strauss also believes in helping clients control the outcome of life changing events, such as marriage, birth of a child and the death of a loved one. As an estate planning attorney, she works to help clients build an estate plan and maximize the transfer of wealth. She advises clients on Estate Planning and Trust formation and litigates disputes regarding the administration of Probate Estates. Ms. Strauss is also actively involved in Guardianship Estates.
American University Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor,
University of Maryland
B.S., Honors Program,
Rena L. Strauss brings a unique perspective to the law firm of Grant, Riffkin & Strauss. Since joining the firm in 2001, Rena enjoys exploring every aspect of a particular issue. She regularly represents purchasers, sellers and lending institutions in residential as well as commercial real estate transactions and counsels various parties in litigation related to real property, landlord-tenant, and other property disputes in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland.
Ms. Strauss also believes in helping clients control the outcome of life changing events, such as marriage, birth of a child and the death of a loved one. As an estate planning attorney, she works to help clients build an estate plan and maximize the transfer of wealth. She advises clients on Estate Planning and Trust formation and litigates disputes regarding the administration of Probate Estates. Ms. Strauss is also actively involved in Guardianship Estates.
American University Washington College of Law Juris Doctor,
University of Maryland B.S., Honors Program,
Mr. Riffkin brings a complete knowledge of the complex issues involved in commercial and residential real estate matters, litigation, business and estate planning. He regularly represents clients in closing commercial and residential loans. And Mr. Riffkin has experience in all other phases of commercial and real estate issues, as well as consumer lending matters. Mr. Riffkin is keenly familiar with all aspects of banking including new loans, loan workouts, foreclosures and other financial matters. He also counsels individuals and companies, and helps them develop a strategy regarding entity formation, business disputes and the disposition of their real estate.
Domestic and guardianship disputes, civil litigation and collection matters are prime areas of focus for Mr. Riffkin. He often represents businesses and individuals through complex negotiations.
Duquesne University School of Law
Juris Doctor,
The Pennsylvania State University
B.S.,
Mr. Riffkin brings a complete knowledge of the complex issues involved in commercial and residential real estate matters, litigation, business and estate planning. He regularly represents clients in closing commercial and residential loans. And Mr. Riffkin has experience in all other phases of commercial and real estate issues, as well as consumer lending matters. Mr. Riffkin is keenly familiar with all aspects of banking including new loans, loan workouts, foreclosures and other financial matters. He also counsels individuals and companies, and helps them develop a strategy regarding entity formation, business disputes and the disposition of their real estate.
Domestic and guardianship disputes, civil litigation and collection matters are prime areas of focus for Mr. Riffkin. He often represents businesses and individuals through complex negotiations.
Duquesne University School of Law Juris Doctor,
The Pennsylvania State University B.S.,
Mr. Sanders specializes in both civil litigation and business law. He actively works with clients in the following areas: Breach of Contract, Construction Disputes, Personal Injury, Family Law, Real Property Disputes, Creditor Rights Litigation, Landlord-Tenant actions, and other property disputes. Mr. Sanders was recently rated by Super Lawyers and named a Rising Star in Civil Litigation for 2019.
Mr. Sanders' business background in earning his undergraduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business provides him a unique perspective and understanding of the business and financial community. He provides creative solutions for clients with regard to business formation, contract formation and disputes, as well as other business transactions.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sanders clerked in the Montgomery County Circuit Court for the Honorable Judge Scrivener.
Bar Number: 1018535
District of Columbia,
Bar Number: 1112150084
Maryland,
Wake Forest University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2011
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
B.S., General Business, 2008
Mr. Sanders specializes in both civil litigation and business law. He actively works with clients in the following areas: Breach of Contract, Construction Disputes, Personal Injury, Family Law, Real Property Disputes, Creditor Rights Litigation, Landlord-Tenant actions, and other property disputes. Mr. Sanders was recently rated by Super Lawyers and named a Rising Star in Civil Litigation for 2019.
Mr. Sanders' business background in earning his undergraduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business provides him a unique perspective and understanding of the business and financial community. He provides creative solutions for clients with regard to business formation, contract formation and disputes, as well as other business transactions.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sanders clerked in the Montgomery County Circuit Court for the Honorable Judge Scrivener.
Bar Number: 1018535
District of Columbia,
Bar Number: 1112150084
Maryland,
Wake Forest University School of Law Juris Doctor, 2011
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business B.S., General Business, 2008
Erica S. Nordberg joined Grant, Riffkin and Strauss in 2014 after an internship post law school. Ms. Nordberg focuses primarily on estate planning, probate, and trust administration where she assists heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives, and trustees through the often emotional, burdensome, and complicated process of administering and distributing loved ones' estates. She also represents clients in guardianship and family matters, as well as litigation.
Ms. Nordberg is originally from Massachusetts and has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Northeastern University. She moved to the Washington, D.C. area to attend the American University, Washington College of Law where she was a student attorney in the civil practice clinic and was appointed to the editorial board of the American University International Law Review.
Bar Number: 689126
Massachusetts,
Bar Number: 1406040008
Maryland,
American University Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor, 2013
Northeastern University
B.S., Political Science, 2009
Erica S. Nordberg joined Grant, Riffkin and Strauss in 2014 after an internship post law school. Ms. Nordberg focuses primarily on estate planning, probate, and trust administration where she assists heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives, and trustees through the often emotional, burdensome, and complicated process of administering and distributing loved ones' estates. She also represents clients in guardianship and family matters, as well as litigation.
Ms. Nordberg is originally from Massachusetts and has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Northeastern University. She moved to the Washington, D.C. area to attend the American University, Washington College of Law where she was a student attorney in the civil practice clinic and was appointed to the editorial board of the American University International Law Review.
Bar Number: 689126
Massachusetts,
Bar Number: 1406040008
Maryland,
American University Washington College of Law Juris Doctor, 2013
Northeastern University B.S., Political Science, 2009
Grant, Riffkin & Strauss, P.C. is a civil practice law firm that provides legal counsel and litigation services to clients across a broad range of practice areas. Founded as Alan H. Grant, P.C., we have grown over the years to a team of six lawyers and several legal assistants. Our boutique size allows us to build close client relationships, and provide solutions that are tailored to each individual client.
We adhere to the highest principles of the law as we work hand in hand with you to help achieve your goals, whether advising you on a business transaction or litigating on your behalf. We provide value in our services and direct communication unmatched in larger firms. Our goal is to build the trust and provide the services that make us your lawyers- the firm you go to for all your legal needs. If we are unable to handle your matter, we will refer you to an attorney we know and trust that specializes in that area of law.
We practice law in the following jurisdiction: Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.
Main
15204 Omega Drive
Suite 210
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 258-1033
(301) 330-4491
Yes, initial phone consult
Members of AARP are eligible for a discount off of normal hourly rates. Estate planning and real estate transactions are normally done on a fixed fee basis depending on the complexity the case.
$200 to $395 depending on attorney handling the case.
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Michael L. Riffkin, Esq.
Yes
Spanish and Hebrew.
We assist with the administration of probate and non-probate Estates and Trusts.
After a loved one passes, there remains the often burdensome or confusing responsibility of administering their estate or trust. Assets must be located, and valued. Debts must be assessed and paid. Taxes must be filed. And ultimately, the estate must be distributed. We advise Personal Representatives, Trustees, and other interested parties on this process, becoming as involved as the client desires. We may manage the entire process and complete all required court filings, or we may guide you through completing these items yourself.
It is helpful for clients to be educated and important that they stay informed and active in pursuing their goal. However, we believe it is our job to educate our clients on their issues, their options, and the legal basis behind both.
Although we are willing to review documents prepared by clients, it has been our experience that it is more cost effective to create the documents.
If the firm's representation of a client is not cost effective, the best course of action is for the client to represent themselves. If this is the case, we will fully support the client and help them obtain their desired outcome.
Experienced in many areas of the law, and respected throughout the community, Mr. Grant works with businesses as an outside general counsel. He often handles complex cases that draw upon his expertise. His advice to businesses helps them navigate through complex issues and often brings insight and direction to companies. His focus is on corporate and real estate law, sales and acquisitions of businesses, transactions, entity advice, business planning and residential and commercial real estate settlements. Clients working with Mr. Grant enjoy the benefits of his strategic planning and analytical skills. Mr. Grant is also trained as a CPA.
One of Mr. Grant's core principles, and passions, is assisting clients with trust and estate planning, particularly in family businesses. He listens to his clients and understands their goals, helping them to create an effective plan for the future. His expertise includes structuring transfers of family interests to successive generations. True to the philosophy of his firm, Mr. Grant enjoys a personal relationship with his clients that arises from careful review of their estates and matching that review with a plan and process for the future.
Bar Number: 322594
District of Columbia, 1980
Bar Number:
Maryland, 1983
The George Washington University College of Law
Juris Doctor, 1979
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business
Bachelor of Science, 1976
Experienced in many areas of the law, and respected throughout the community, Mr. Grant works with businesses as an outside general counsel. He often handles complex cases that draw upon his expertise. His advice to businesses helps them navigate through complex issues and often brings insight and direction to companies. His focus is on corporate and real estate law, sales and acquisitions of businesses, transactions, entity advice, business planning and residential and commercial real estate settlements. Clients working with Mr. Grant enjoy the benefits of his strategic planning and analytical skills. Mr. Grant is also trained as a CPA.
One of Mr. Grant's core principles, and passions, is assisting clients with trust and estate planning, particularly in family businesses. He listens to his clients and understands their goals, helping them to create an effective plan for the future. His expertise includes structuring transfers of family interests to successive generations. True to the philosophy of his firm, Mr. Grant enjoys a personal relationship with his clients that arises from careful review of their estates and matching that review with a plan and process for the future.
Bar Number: 322594
District of Columbia, 1980
Bar Number:
Maryland, 1983
The George Washington University College of Law Juris Doctor, 1979
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business Bachelor of Science, 1976
Rena L. Strauss brings a unique perspective to the law firm of Grant, Riffkin & Strauss. Since joining the firm in 2001, Rena enjoys exploring every aspect of a particular issue. She regularly represents purchasers, sellers and lending institutions in residential as well as commercial real estate transactions and counsels various parties in litigation related to real property, landlord-tenant, and other property disputes in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland.
Ms. Strauss also believes in helping clients control the outcome of life changing events, such as marriage, birth of a child and the death of a loved one. As an estate planning attorney, she works to help clients build an estate plan and maximize the transfer of wealth. She advises clients on Estate Planning and Trust formation and litigates disputes regarding the administration of Probate Estates. Ms. Strauss is also actively involved in Guardianship Estates.
American University Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor,
University of Maryland
B.S., Honors Program,
Rena L. Strauss brings a unique perspective to the law firm of Grant, Riffkin & Strauss. Since joining the firm in 2001, Rena enjoys exploring every aspect of a particular issue. She regularly represents purchasers, sellers and lending institutions in residential as well as commercial real estate transactions and counsels various parties in litigation related to real property, landlord-tenant, and other property disputes in the District and Circuit Courts of Maryland.
Ms. Strauss also believes in helping clients control the outcome of life changing events, such as marriage, birth of a child and the death of a loved one. As an estate planning attorney, she works to help clients build an estate plan and maximize the transfer of wealth. She advises clients on Estate Planning and Trust formation and litigates disputes regarding the administration of Probate Estates. Ms. Strauss is also actively involved in Guardianship Estates.
American University Washington College of Law Juris Doctor,
University of Maryland B.S., Honors Program,
Mr. Riffkin brings a complete knowledge of the complex issues involved in commercial and residential real estate matters, litigation, business and estate planning. He regularly represents clients in closing commercial and residential loans. And Mr. Riffkin has experience in all other phases of commercial and real estate issues, as well as consumer lending matters. Mr. Riffkin is keenly familiar with all aspects of banking including new loans, loan workouts, foreclosures and other financial matters. He also counsels individuals and companies, and helps them develop a strategy regarding entity formation, business disputes and the disposition of their real estate.
Domestic and guardianship disputes, civil litigation and collection matters are prime areas of focus for Mr. Riffkin. He often represents businesses and individuals through complex negotiations.
Duquesne University School of Law
Juris Doctor,
The Pennsylvania State University
B.S.,
Mr. Riffkin brings a complete knowledge of the complex issues involved in commercial and residential real estate matters, litigation, business and estate planning. He regularly represents clients in closing commercial and residential loans. And Mr. Riffkin has experience in all other phases of commercial and real estate issues, as well as consumer lending matters. Mr. Riffkin is keenly familiar with all aspects of banking including new loans, loan workouts, foreclosures and other financial matters. He also counsels individuals and companies, and helps them develop a strategy regarding entity formation, business disputes and the disposition of their real estate.
Domestic and guardianship disputes, civil litigation and collection matters are prime areas of focus for Mr. Riffkin. He often represents businesses and individuals through complex negotiations.
Duquesne University School of Law Juris Doctor,
The Pennsylvania State University B.S.,
Mr. Sanders specializes in both civil litigation and business law. He actively works with clients in the following areas: Breach of Contract, Construction Disputes, Personal Injury, Family Law, Real Property Disputes, Creditor Rights Litigation, Landlord-Tenant actions, and other property disputes. Mr. Sanders was recently rated by Super Lawyers and named a Rising Star in Civil Litigation for 2019.
Mr. Sanders' business background in earning his undergraduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business provides him a unique perspective and understanding of the business and financial community. He provides creative solutions for clients with regard to business formation, contract formation and disputes, as well as other business transactions.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sanders clerked in the Montgomery County Circuit Court for the Honorable Judge Scrivener.
Bar Number: 1018535
District of Columbia,
Bar Number: 1112150084
Maryland,
Wake Forest University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 2011
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business
B.S., General Business, 2008
Mr. Sanders specializes in both civil litigation and business law. He actively works with clients in the following areas: Breach of Contract, Construction Disputes, Personal Injury, Family Law, Real Property Disputes, Creditor Rights Litigation, Landlord-Tenant actions, and other property disputes. Mr. Sanders was recently rated by Super Lawyers and named a Rising Star in Civil Litigation for 2019.
Mr. Sanders' business background in earning his undergraduate degree from the Robert H. Smith School of Business provides him a unique perspective and understanding of the business and financial community. He provides creative solutions for clients with regard to business formation, contract formation and disputes, as well as other business transactions.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Sanders clerked in the Montgomery County Circuit Court for the Honorable Judge Scrivener.
Bar Number: 1018535
District of Columbia,
Bar Number: 1112150084
Maryland,
Wake Forest University School of Law Juris Doctor, 2011
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business B.S., General Business, 2008
Erica S. Nordberg joined Grant, Riffkin and Strauss in 2014 after an internship post law school. Ms. Nordberg focuses primarily on estate planning, probate, and trust administration where she assists heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives, and trustees through the often emotional, burdensome, and complicated process of administering and distributing loved ones' estates. She also represents clients in guardianship and family matters, as well as litigation.
Ms. Nordberg is originally from Massachusetts and has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Northeastern University. She moved to the Washington, D.C. area to attend the American University, Washington College of Law where she was a student attorney in the civil practice clinic and was appointed to the editorial board of the American University International Law Review.
Bar Number: 689126
Massachusetts,
Bar Number: 1406040008
Maryland,
American University Washington College of Law
Juris Doctor, 2013
Northeastern University
B.S., Political Science, 2009
Erica S. Nordberg joined Grant, Riffkin and Strauss in 2014 after an internship post law school. Ms. Nordberg focuses primarily on estate planning, probate, and trust administration where she assists heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives, and trustees through the often emotional, burdensome, and complicated process of administering and distributing loved ones' estates. She also represents clients in guardianship and family matters, as well as litigation.
Ms. Nordberg is originally from Massachusetts and has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Northeastern University. She moved to the Washington, D.C. area to attend the American University, Washington College of Law where she was a student attorney in the civil practice clinic and was appointed to the editorial board of the American University International Law Review.
Bar Number: 689126
Massachusetts,
Bar Number: 1406040008
Maryland,
American University Washington College of Law Juris Doctor, 2013
Northeastern University B.S., Political Science, 2009
This lawyer is licensed to practice in District of Columbia and has no record of discipline from the District of Columbia bar association. *
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This lawyer is licensed to practice in District of Columbia and has no record of discipline from the District of Columbia bar association. *
* Nolo has confirmed that every member attorney has a valid license and is in good standing with the state agency that licenses lawyers. Any past disbarments and suspensions (with possible exceptions for minor violations or nonpayment of dues, in our discretion) will be indicated accordingly in the badge. Member attorneys are required to notify Nolo immediately if they become the subject of any disciplinary action by any state licensing agency.
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