Fredric Press

Fredric Press

also known as Fredric A. Press, Fred Press

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 51 years

Commercial real estate Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Commercial, Real Estate, Debt & Lending Agreements ... +3 more

7910 Woodmont Ave., Ste 1350, Bethesda, MD

About Fredric

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Commercial Real Estate 25%

Landlord and Tenant Representation: Lease Negotiations Sublettings and Lease Assignments Lease Renewals and Amendments Dispute Resolution Buyer and Seller Representation Development Area Declarations and Easements Commercial Loan Defeasance Construction Contracts Real Estate and Mortgage Broker Agreements Management Agreements Condominium Conversions

53 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

53 years

25%
Corporate and Incorporation 15%

Business Counseling Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales Business Entity Formations Stockholder, Voting Rights and Operating Agreements Equipment, Accounts Receivable and Working Capital Financings Employment, Non-Compete and Consulting Agreements Joint Venture and Partnership Agreements Private Placement Syndications and Equity Investments

53 years

15%
Debt and Lending Agreements 15%

Lender and Borrower Representation in Real Estate Construction and Permanent Financings Debt Restructuring

53 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 595-595 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 50 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1975

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 51 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1974

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 45 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1980

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Fredric Press

7910 Woodmont Ave., Ste 1350, Bethesda, MD, 20814-7025

Law Offices of Fredric Press

Ste 1350, 7910 Woodmont Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814

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Fredric Press's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (19)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Help with landlord dispute

Fred did a great job of helping us navigate a dispute with our landlord related to lead compliance. With Fred's support, we were able to reach a settlement quickly and to our satisfaction . Fred was clear, communicative, and provided expert guidance and support as we navigated a stressful situation.

Posted by Lisa | January 23, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Exceeded my expectations!

I met with Fred Press, and he exceeded my expectations during an initial consultation, for which he did not charge me. He graciously reviewed relevant material I had shared with him, was responsive to my questions and concerns in a timely manner, inquired about my goal, and offered suggestions (orall...y and written) on how to proceed. He listened attentively to the details of my scenario, and followed-up with relevant resources to help me explore other options to recover my family's financial losses. I am incredibly grateful to Fred for his generosity in time, expertise, and sage wisdom. He has truly set the bar high for initial consultations with attorneys.

Posted by Carlos | March 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Attorney in Montgomery County MD !

“I hired Mr. Press and I was so impressed with his professionalism and assistance. His communication and ability to provide documents quickly was just amazing. His advise to me was on on point to understand what I was signing. Provide me with the confidence and the knowledge to understand the process.... I recommend Mr. Press to anyone in the Washington Dc Area. I promise he wont disappoint you. He will exceed your expectations. Thank you again Mr. Press.

Posted by Anne | February 7, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A conscientious and skillful lawyer

After reaching a stalemate in a critical real estate negotiation, I reached out to Frederic Press for legal assistance. He was beyond my expectations. He has such an amazingly discerning mind and a vast knowledge of real estate (and contracts, etc) that he put me at ease immediately. He was able ...to get past the gridlock to resume the negotiations. It was refreshing to find a premier attorney who was more focused on getting a worthy resolution than counting hours. I highly recommend Fred.

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terrific Attorney

I recommend Fred Press for his devotion to his clients. Mr. Press communicates constantly with his client keeping them in the loop each step of the legal process. He is concise, knowledgeable, and sincere.

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Fredric Press's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alfred Carry

Unknown lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Fred is an excellent attorney. I've personally worked with him and have known him for a handful of years. I wouldn't hesitate referring him to anyone who might benefit from his services."

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Steven Monteforte

Real estate lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Fred. Fred and I met across the table for the first time over 20 years ago. Fred's understanding of the legal and business issues that arise in real estate transaction is impressive. What I find to be even more impressive, however, is his ability to know what really matters for his client and how to get a deal done. He is an exceptional attorney."

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Stuart Schwager

Real estate lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Fred for over 20+ years having first worked for and with him as an associate attorney and later as a partner at the Bethesda law firm of Ridberg, Press & Sherbill, LLP. Fred is a knowledgeable and skilled commercial real estate attorney handling purchases and sales, financing, leasing and landlord/tenant issues."

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Jamie Hamelburg

Commercial real estate lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Fred for his great knowledge in commercial real estate and general business law. He is attentive to every detail and brings a common sense approach to every issue. If I needed to hire my own lawyer, I would absolutely choose Fred."

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George Bason

Unknown lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known and worked with Fred Press for more than twenty years. During all that time I've found him to have an excellent grasp of whatever issues come before him and to present his case with verve and acumen. He is an affable person with a good sense of humor and hence is able to charm colleagues and opponents alike. I have no hesitation in recommending him highly."

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Steven Shapiro

Real estate lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Fred Press based on years working together on multiple matters across corporate and personal bankruptcy and real estate matters. The most recent involved a complex set of real property easement transfers that were transacted under a Superfund Site DOJ Consent Order. Fred's work once again was precise, detailed, and exactly what the client asked for."

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Susan Potter

Business lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I highly endorse Fred Press for business and commercial real estate law. I worked with Fred for 10 years and learned a great deal from him. He is not only a superb legal advocate but a trusted business advisor with the highest degree of integrity and ethics."

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Stuart Schwager

Business lawyer

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Jamie Hamelburg

Business lawyer

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Steven Monteforte

Real estate lawyer

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Daniel Dozier

Environmental and natural resources lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Selected as a finalist for the 2015 CPA & ESQ Awards, SmartCEO

2012

Washington, DC and Baltimor Top Rated Lawyer, National Law Journal

N/A

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Founding Member, Press & Dozier, LLC

1990 - 2003

Founding Member, Ridberg, Press & Sherbill

1983 - 1990

Managing Partner, Leva, Hawes, Mason & Martin

1981 - 1983

Associate, Venable Baetjer & Howard

1979 - 1981

Associate General Counsel, The Rouse Company

1977 - 1979

Associate, Melrod, Redmond & Gartlan

1973 - 1977

Associate, Dewey Ballantine Bushby Palmer & Wood

Sample of Legal Cases

Lease of Industrial Property that was radioactively contaminated

Execution of a 10-year triple net lease with one executed 5-yr renewal

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Education

1973

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Union College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Guest Lecture

Commercial Leasing

Publications

2021

Press, Dozier & Hamelburg Trusts and Estates Blog Is Debt That is Cancelled as a Testamentary Bequest Taxable?

Activity

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