April 19, 2022
By Thomas R. Lynch Partner at Selzer Gurvitch April 19, 2022 Many contractors have experienced efforts by clients to limit their duty to pay invoices by making use of the memo line on checks. The notations can take many forms, such as “payment in full”, “final settlement” or “outstanding balance”. The wise contractor will not ignore these notationsRead More
March 8, 2022
By Lauren T. Lamb, Esq. Associate at Selzer Gurvitch On January 19, 2022, Governor Hogan proposed legislation to eliminate the filing fee for any business entity that submits its annual report online, which will go into effect July 1, 2022, and apply to annual reports due on or after April 15, 2023. The Maryland StateRead More
February 10, 2022
By Kristin Hall, Esq. Associate at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C As we grow increasingly more reliant on technology in our everyday lives, it has become important to address what happens to our digital assets when we die or otherwise lose the ability to manage those assets on our own. What are digitalRead More
January 5, 2022
Wishing you prosperity, fulfillment and happiness in the year ahead! As we enter our 40th year as a firm, Selzer Gurvitch continues to build its legacy as a leading full-service real estate and business law firm focused on resolve, relationships, and results. Our resolution for the new year is to continue to provide ourRead More
December 16, 2021
Selzer Gurvitch Featured in: Nine Selzer Gurvitch Lawyers Make Bethesda Magazine’s Top Attorneys List for 2021 Bethesda Magazine Originally published October 26, 2021 This year’s Top Attorneys list by Bethesda Magazine includes nine Selzer Gurvitch lawyers. The attorneys recognized for their respective practice areas are: Brian D. Bichy – Community Associations Todd J. Bornstein – Trust and Estates Eric Ciazza – Business (Corporate), Tax C. RobertRead More
November 30, 2021
Plan Now to Take Necessary Steps to Seek Reductions of Real Estate Taxes in the State of Maryland. By Jessica D. Lieberman, Esq. Counsel at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. The 2022 reassessments of properties for real estate tax purposes will be taking place shortly in Maryland. Notices of Assessment will be sentRead More
November 22, 2021
By Laura Newpoff Originally published Oct 18, 2021 Selzer Gurvitch attorney Thomas Lynch discusses how developers, general contractors, and subcontractors all have to rethink how they structure construction contracts to protect against the volatility of supply chain bottlenecks and surging materials prices. Read the article at WashingtonBusinessJournal.com » Featured in this Article Thomas R. Lynch Partner, SelzerRead More
November 17, 2021
With a “hoteling model”, Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. is growing in its existing space. By Eric L. Ciazza, Esq. Partner at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. During Fall 2019, the shareholders of Selzer, Gurvitch, Rabin, Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. (SGRWP) determined after much analysis, thought, and discussion that the firm’sRead More
November 10, 2021
This webinar, recorded November 10, 2021, explores the opportunities for commercial and multi-family residential building owners seeking to apply for green building tax credits under the existing Energy and Environmental Design Property tax credit program (being phased out) and the new Energy-Efficient Buildings tax credit program. Presented by Selzer Gurvitch, with representatives from the MontgomeryRead More
October 15, 2021
Ways Business Owners Can Help Avoid a Piercing Claim. By Patrick J. Kearney, Esq. Partner at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. If a business is operated as a sole proprietorship or general partnership, the owner or general partner will have 100% liability for the debts of the business. In contrast, owners of aRead More
September 23, 2021
It’s Time for Important Year-End Estate Planning in Light of Looming Proposed Law Changes By Kristie J. Hall, Esq. Associate at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. As we enter the Fall, we are facing proposals from the House Ways and Means Committee to change some Federal tax laws that will affect many commonRead More
September 17, 2021
How exceeding the 30.4 million sq. ft. “soft cap” may affect development in downtown Bethesda. By C. Robert “Bob” Dalrymple, Esq. & Matthew M. Gordon, Esq. Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. The Bethesda Overlay Zone (BOZ) was established in tandem with the approval of the Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan in 2017. The BOZ and the SectorRead More
August 27, 2021
How Council Bill 16-21 May Increase the Costs of Owning Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Multi-Family Residential Property in Montgomery County, MD. By Matthew M. Gordon, Esq. Partner at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. With Bill 16-21, the Montgomery County Council (the “Council”) proposes to amend and expand Chapter 18A, the nation’s first energy benchmarkingRead More
August 12, 2021
Why you should review your IRA beneficiary designations immediately! By Kristin J. Hall, Esq. Associate at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. The SECURE Act (formally known as the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act”) was passed in December 2019 and was effective for the tax year 2020. Because of theRead More
July 1, 2021
Selzer Gurvitch is proud to be recognized as “The Face of Estate Planning” in the May/June 2021 issue of Bethesda Magazine.
June 22, 2021
New Partner bolsters commercial real estate practice, including debt and equity financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and more. Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, PC (“Selzer Gurvitch”) announces the hiring of Kiana Taylor as Partner with the firm. Ms. Taylor brings to Selzer Gurvitch nearly 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, public finance and corporateRead More
June 18, 2021
New hire helps clients provide for loved ones, protect assets, and take care of their affairs in the event of disability. Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, PC (“Selzer Gurvitch”) announces the hiring of Kristie Hall as an associate attorney. With more than twenty years’ experience, Ms. Hall primarily prepares wills, trusts and other estateRead More
June 17, 2021
How the Proposal Could Impact Future Real Estate Development Projects in Downtown Bethesda. By Matthew M. Gordon, Esq. Partner at Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, P.C. This article was updated on July 16, 2021, for accuracy. For more information, please contact the author. The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) released a revised draftRead More
May 24, 2021
Presented by Selzer Gurvitch, this webinar — recorded May 24, 2021 and available to watch on-demand now — explores the implementation of the 2017 Bethesda Downtown Sector Plan and the companion Bethesda Overlay Zone (BOZ). Learn more from the inside-out with those who were instrumental in the creation and implementation of the Sector Plan. OurRead More
May 21, 2021
Experienced litigator brings wealth of experience in government contracts and construction litigation Selzer Gurvitch Rabin Wertheimer & Polott, PC (“Selzer Gurvitch”) announced the hiring of Thomas Lynch as a lateral Partner. Mr. Lynch is a seasoned civil and commercial litigator who primarily represents clients in construction, including owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors onRead More