Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Maryland Legal Partner Since 1926
Founded in 1926 by Morris Fedder, our firm has built a legacy of integrity, sophistication, and client-focused legal representation. With over nine decades of experience, we have earned a national reputation for excellence while maintaining the personalized service that defines our approach. Our attorneys combine deep legal knowledge with practical judgment to address complex matters in business transactions, litigation, real estate, and estate planning. Recognized with an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, we serve Fortune 500 companies, regional businesses, and individuals seeking tailored solutions.Our commitment to accessibility and long-standing client relationships ensures that every matter receives both expertise and dedicated attention. We pride ourselves on understanding client objectives and delivering results with aggressiveness and ethical rigor, supported by a team of 25 legal and support professionals. Our tradition of excellence in Maryland's legal community reflects the trust generations of clients have placed in our capabilities.
Services
Business Law
Corporate Law
Litigation
Real Estate
Estate Planning
Taxation
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have 98 years of experience serving local and national clients.
- Our attorneys hold the highest Martindale-Hubbell AV rating for competence.
- We maintain long-standing client relationships across generations.
- Our team combines Fortune 500 expertise with personalized service.
- We prioritize practical, ethical solutions for complex legal matters.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
Services
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business law services including entity formation, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys advise clients on corporate governance and transactional matters, ensuring legal protection and operational efficiency. With decades of experience, we help businesses navigate complex legal frameworks while maintaining focus on strategic growth objectives.
Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in commercial disputes, civil litigation, and appellate matters. We combine aggressive advocacy with strategic settlement approaches to achieve favorable outcomes. With proven courtroom experience, we handle complex cases involving contracts, real estate, and business conflicts while maintaining cost-effective representation.
Real Estate
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions including commercial and residential acquisitions, zoning issues, and title disputes. Our services cover contract negotiation, due diligence, and closing processes. With deep local knowledge, we ensure transactions comply with Maryland regulations while protecting client interests throughout the property lifecycle.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and probate administration tailored to individual client needs. We help families protect assets and plan for succession while minimizing tax implications. With multigenerational experience, we create customized plans that ensure client wishes are honored and beneficiaries protected through comprehensive legal strategies.
Questions
What practice areas does Fedder and Garten specialize in?
We focus on business law, litigation, real estate transactions, estate planning, and taxation. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling complex legal matters across these core areas for both individual and corporate clients.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Fedder and Garten Professional Association was founded in 1926 by Morris Fedder. We have maintained a continuous presence in Maryland's legal community for over 95 years, serving multiple generations of clients.
What distinguishes your legal services from other firms?
Our combination of historical expertise, Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorneys, and personalized service creates a unique balance between large-firm capability and boutique-level attention to client needs and objectives.
Do you serve clients outside Maryland?
While based in Maryland, we represent clients nationally through our core practice areas. Our experience with Fortune 500 companies and regional businesses allows us to handle complex legal matters beyond local jurisdictions.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience, with some family legal legacies spanning generations. We maintain active involvement in Maryland's legal community and hold the highest professional ratings for legal competence and ethical standards.
