About

Linda Schwartz is a senior member of the Professional Ethics & Discipline, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Corporate, and Real Estate practice groups. She has extensive experience in complex real estate and commercial transactions, business planning, executive succession planning, and estate planning and administration for both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. Linda Schwartz, a prominent lawyer based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a seasoned professional with expertise in various legal areas. With over 30 years of experience, she has served as counsel to prominent national, regional, and local developers and business owners. In 2006, she was honored to be elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, showcasing her exceptional skills and knowledge in the field. Throughout her legal career, Linda has been actively involved in public service, demonstrating her commitment to upholding legal ethics and standards. She previously served as an Assistant Lawyer General of Maryland and was appointed by the Court of Appeals of Maryland to the State Board of Law Examiners in 1997, a position she continues to hold. Additionally, she has been a member of various committees and task forces dedicated to advancing legal ethics within the Maryland State Bar Association. As an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Washington College of Law, American University, Linda has shared her expertise in legal ethics with aspiring lawyers. She has also provided consultation services to law offices and attorneys, often serving as an expert witness in real estate and professional conduct matters. Her dedication to educating others is further demonstrated through her frequent lectures to both professional and general audiences on a wide range of legal topics. In conclusion, Linda Schwartz stands out as a highly respected and experienced lawyer in Bethesda, Maryland, known for her exceptional skills in professional ethics, estate planning, real estate transactions, and more.

Legal Issues

Arbitration & Mediation

Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Legal Malpractice

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Corporate
• Estate & Trust Administration
• Professional Ethics & Discipline

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Principal
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