Our Services

Legal counsel built on business experience.

From agreements that prevent disputes to litigation when they arise, we represent businesses, contractors, owners, partners, and entrepreneurs across Maryland, Virginia, and DC in practical, business-focused legal matters.

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Contracts & Agreements

It's often said that the best way to win a lawsuit is to never get into one. When you're entering a transaction or making big changes, the best insurance is putting the agreement in writing—and having it reviewed by a competent attorney.

Buying into a business
Taking on a partner
Starting a new business with partners
Selling your business / retiring
Providing a service to the public
Buying / selling real estate
Leasing commercial property
Shareholder compacts (closely-held corporations)

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Outside General Counsel Services

Many businesses need reliable legal guidance long before a lawsuit exists, but do not need the cost or administrative burden of keeping an attorney in-house. Birch Law Group serves as outside general counsel for companies that want practical, ongoing representation for contracts, operations, risk management, disputes, and the legal issues that come up in the ordinary course of business.

Ongoing contract review and negotiation
Vendor, customer, and service agreements
Business risk and compliance counseling
Employment, contractor, and policy questions
Collections, demand letters, and dispute prevention
Owner, manager, and executive consultation

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Commercial Litigation

Commercial disputes are becoming more difficult to navigate. Expanding international businesses, changing regulatory requirements, and increasing corporate scrutiny drive that complexity. Regardless of origin, the stakes can be high, with significant financial impact. We help clients proactively reduce risk—and when matters arise, we bring them to close cost-effectively.

Trial and appellate representation
Regulatory and compliance disputes
Cross-jurisdictional matters
Alternative dispute resolution

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Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder ownership differs from partnerships—shareholders are not liable for the company's debts, and typically do not manage operations. When ownership disputes arise, we help resolve them through negotiation, buy-outs, or litigation when necessary.

Disagreement over company direction
Conflicts of interest
Lack of company or individual performance
Distributions not reaching shareholders
Terms of a director's service contract
Board responsibilities and fiduciary duties

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Partner Lawsuits

When you start your business, you and your partner may have the same goals—but relationships can sour. Many disputes can be resolved amicably, but in some situations the only resolution is suing your business partner. There are various grounds under state law for derivative claims to remedy damage to the business.

Breach of contract
Negligence and mismanagement
Abandonment
Derivative claims

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Construction & Contractor Disputes

Disputes are a reality in the construction industry. Complex works, contractual documents, and applicable legal principles all combine to make disputes technical and high-stakes. We provide the guidance needed to resolve matters through arbitration, litigation, or alternative dispute resolution.

Mechanic's liens
Payment and change-order disputes
Building code and inspection issues
Arbitration & ADR

Areas Served

Business law and litigation counsel across the DMV.

Birch Law Group represents clients in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, including Montgomery County, Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Northern Virginia, Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons, McLean, Vienna, Reston, Loudoun County, and Washington, DC.

Our work includes commercial litigation, contract review and negotiation, outside general counsel services, construction and contractor disputes, mechanic’s liens, shareholder and partner disputes, commercial collections, and business dispute prevention.

Not sure which area fits your matter?

Reach out—we'll listen and point you in the right direction.

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