Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Rockville, MD
Grant, Riffkin & Strauss is a civil practice law firm dedicated to providing tailored legal solutions for individuals and businesses. With a team of six attorneys and legal assistants, we combine boutique-level personalized service with decades of collective legal expertise. Our practice areas include business law, real estate, estate planning, family law, personal injury, and probate and trust administration. We prioritize direct client communication, ensuring every client receives strategic guidance aligned with their unique goals.Founded as Alan H. Grant, P.C., our firm has evolved while maintaining a commitment to the highest legal standards and community-focused service. We emphasize proactive risk management, transparent communication, and ethical representation, ensuring clients receive value-driven legal counsel. Whether litigating complex cases or advising on transactional matters, our team delivers results-oriented solutions backed by deep industry knowledge and a dedication to client trust.
Services
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Probate Administration
Personal Injury
Landlord-Tenant Law
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized legal solutions through a boutique-sized team with decades of combined experience.
- Our attorneys provide direct communication and strategic guidance tailored to individual client needs.
- We maintain a robust referral network for specialized legal matters outside our core practice areas.
- Our practice emphasizes proactive legal risk management for businesses and individuals.
- We combine litigation expertise with transactional advisory services across multiple legal disciplines.
Services
Business Law
Our business law services provide strategic legal guidance for companies at all stages. We assist with entity formation, contract drafting, employment compliance, and business transactions. Our attorneys help clients navigate regulatory requirements while minimizing legal risks through proactive counsel and dispute resolution.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans that protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Services include wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and tax planning strategies. Our approach balances legal requirements with personal family considerations to provide comprehensive legacy protection solutions.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, lease agreements, and property disputes. We handle title issues, zoning matters, and development projects while ensuring compliance with Maryland's evolving real estate regulations through experienced legal representation.
Family Law
We provide compassionate representation in divorce, child custody, and adoption matters. Our attorneys prioritize family well-being while protecting legal rights through negotiated settlements or courtroom advocacy in Maryland's family court system.
Probate Administration
We guide executors and trustees through Maryland's probate process, handling asset valuation, debt resolution, and distribution. Our services include will contests defense, trust administration, and tax compliance to ensure efficient estate settlement according to legal requirements.
People
Alan H. Grant
Owner/Managing Partner
Founder with decades of legal experience specializing in business law and estate planning. Provides strategic leadership while maintaining direct client relationships.
Michael L. Riffkin
Partner
Experienced attorney focusing on real estate transactions and commercial litigation. Brings practical solutions to complex property and business disputes.
Rena L. Strauss
Partner
Specializes in family law and estate planning. Known for compassionate representation in sensitive legal matters while maintaining strong advocacy.
William H. Roberge, Jr.
Of Counsel
Provides specialized legal counsel with focus on creditors' rights and business transactions. Offers depth of experience in commercial law matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Grant, Riffkin & Strauss specialize in?
We specialize in business law, real estate, estate planning, family law, probate administration, and personal injury cases in Maryland.
Can the firm help with both litigation and transactional legal matters?
Yes, our attorneys provide both courtroom representation and proactive transactional advisory services across all practice areas.
What makes the firm different from larger law practices?
Our boutique size allows for direct attorney-client communication and personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Do they offer estate planning services beyond basic wills?
Yes, we provide comprehensive estate planning including trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and tax-efficient strategies.
How does the firm handle cases outside their practice areas?
We maintain a trusted referral network to connect clients with qualified attorneys in specialized legal fields when needed.
