Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner Since 1926
Established in 1926, our firm has built a legacy of legal excellence rooted in integrity, sophistication, and client-focused representation. We provide tailored legal solutions for individuals, regional businesses, and Fortune 500 companies across complex transactional, litigation, and estate planning matters. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a commitment to understanding client objectives, ensuring strategic outcomes that prioritize long-term benefits. With a team of 25 legal professionals, we maintain personal relationships with clients while upholding our reputation as one of Maryland's most trusted law firms.Our AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell reflects our unwavering dedication to competence and ethical practice. We specialize in business law, real estate, taxation, and litigation, serving clients with the same aggressive advocacy and practical counsel that have defined our practice for nearly a century. Our multigenerational client relationships demonstrate our ability to adapt to evolving legal landscapes while preserving core values of accessibility and accountability. Located in Owings Mills, Maryland, we continue to serve local and national clients with the same rigor that established our reputation as industry leaders.
Services
Business Law
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Litigation
Real Estate Law
Taxation
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We offer 98 years of continuous legal expertise in Maryland's legal community
- Our AV-rated attorneys combine practical counsel with aggressive advocacy
- We maintain multigenerational client relationships through personalized service
- Our team includes experienced attorneys with specialized practice areas
- We serve both local businesses and Fortune 500 companies with equal dedication
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive counsel for corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements. We represent clients in entity formation, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance matters. Our attorneys deliver strategic guidance to help businesses navigate complex legal frameworks while protecting their interests.
Litigation
We offer aggressive litigation representation in commercial disputes, real estate conflicts, and employment law matters. Our trial attorneys develop tailored strategies for dispute resolution through negotiation, arbitration, or courtroom advocacy. Clients benefit from our decades of courtroom experience and proven track record in complex litigation cases.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers commercial and residential transactions, zoning issues, and property development. We assist with purchase agreements, title examinations, and land use regulations. Clients receive comprehensive counsel for real estate investments and development projects throughout Maryland and beyond.
Taxation
We provide tax planning and compliance services for individuals and businesses, including estate tax strategies and corporate tax structuring. Our attorneys help clients minimize tax liabilities through legal entity selection and transactional planning. We also represent clients in tax disputes with regulatory authorities.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and probate administration. We help clients create comprehensive estate plans that ensure asset protection and efficient wealth transfer. Our attorneys also guide executors through the estate administration process while minimizing tax implications.
People
Jay A. Abarbanel
Attorney
Experienced attorney specializing in business law and corporate transactions with over 25 years of legal practice. Provides strategic counsel to regional businesses and corporate clients.
Jeffrey Abarbanel
Attorney
Seasoned litigator with expertise in commercial disputes and real estate litigation. Maintains active trial practice in Maryland courts while mentoring junior attorneys in litigation strategies.
Alan F. M. Garten
Attorney
Corporate law specialist with focus on business formation and mergers & acquisitions. Represents clients in complex transactions while maintaining family legacy of legal excellence since 1952.
Ira L. Oring
Attorney
Tax law expert with extensive experience in estate planning and corporate tax structuring. Provides comprehensive tax strategies to individuals and businesses since joining the firm in 1998.
Leete A. Garten
Attorney
Real estate law specialist handling commercial transactions and development projects. Active in Maryland's legal community with over 20 years of experience in property law matters.
Questions
What practice areas does Fedder and Garten specialize in?
We specialize in business law, litigation, real estate law, taxation, and estate planning. Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal services across these core practice areas.
How long has Fedder and Garten been in operation?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1926, maintaining a legacy of excellence in Maryland's legal community for nearly a century.
What types of clients do you represent?
We serve individuals, regional businesses, and Fortune 500 companies with tailored legal solutions that address their specific needs and objectives.
How are consultations with your attorneys structured?
Initial consultations focus on understanding client objectives and developing strategic legal approaches. We prioritize clear communication and personalized attention throughout the representation.
What sets Fedder and Garten apart from other law firms?
Our combination of historical expertise, AV-rated attorneys, and personalized client relationships creates a unique practice that balances tradition with modern legal challenges.
Do you handle cases outside Maryland?
While based in Maryland, we represent national clients and handle matters that require our expertise beyond state boundaries through appropriate legal mechanisms.
