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Debra Sue Friedman
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Biography
Debra Friedman provides counsel to clients in the areas of real estate transactions, small business matters and commercial finance.
Ms. Friedman’s real estate experience extends from due diligence through closing and includes:
• Representation of home buyers
and sellers, developers and
builders in simple to complex
residential and commercial
transactions.
• Acquisition, disposition
and financing transactions.
• Negotiating, drafting and
reviewing contracts,
amendments, security
documents and other documents
ancillary to real estate
transactions.
• Representation of landlords in
landlord/tenant matters.
Ms. Friedman’s practice also includes the representation of national, regional and community financial institutions in commercial loan transactions, including:
• Acquisition, development
and financing.
• Asset-based lending.
• Construction to permanent
loans.
Ms. Friedman is experienced in negotiating and drafting loan documents, including commitment letters, loan agreements, security instruments and ancillary documents, and all facets of due diligence.
Ms. Friedman also provides counsel to business owners on a variety of matters, including formation, compliance and other related areas. She has experience negotiating, drafting and reviewing documents and agreements required for business formation as well as day-to-day operations, including employment agreements, operating agreements, form contracts and business agreements.
Prior to attending law school, Ms. Friedman worked in retail banking where she held several positions, including Branch Manager and Manager of Training and Employment. As Manager of Training and Employment, she developed and implemented the bank’s recruiting program and created and delivered training programs to develop staff and management and ensure bank compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Ms. Friedman is a participant in the State of Maryland’s Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Fraud Prevention projects.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Contracts and Agreements
40%
32 years
Real Estate
35%
32 years
Landlord or Tenant
15%
32 years
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Maryland for 33 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Freedman & Friedman, LLC
3570 Olney Laytonsville Road #682, Olney, MD, 20832
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Posted by Next Chapter Property Solutions, LLC | May 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent Real Estate Attorney
I've been working with Debra for the past two years. As a real estate investor, she has been my go-to resource and attorney for my real estate transactions. What I love about working with her is her responsiveness, insights, and willingness to offer up workable solutions to any challenges that arise....
Debra Sue Friedman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Debra for a number of years. I have seen that for her, the client's needs come first and that she is a fearless advocate."
"I referred Debra to my clients, a married couple, for assistance with questions about a potential real estate transaction. They told me Debra was thorough, patient and helped address their questions. I would refer her again without hesitation. Michele Rosenfeld, Esq."
"I highly endorse Debra. She is a well-respected member of the legal community with a common-sense approach to legal issues. She has an excellent depth of experience in real estate, business law and commercial finance."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Debra has worked with me on several complex real estate matters as they have affected my estate planning clients. Her research skills are top-notch and she has the common sense to solve problems in a smart and efficient manner. I look forward to working with her again."
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Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Order of the COIF, McGeorge School of Law
1991
Traynor Honor Society, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Freedman & Friedman, LLC
2008 - 2011
Sr. Associate, Ward & Klein, Chtd
1997 - 2008
Sr. Associate, Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, PA
Associations
1997 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationReal Estate Section; Business Section
1993 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1992
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris , with distinction
1982
University of Maryland, College Park
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
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I have a no right of redemption in pg county?
25 Oct 2019
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Do I have to accept rent from my tenant in Prince George's County, Maryland
31 Jan 2019
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Can a landlord file an eviction notice for being one day late?
30 Jul 2018