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Friedlander Misler, PLLC is pleased to announce that, based on peer review and practice excellence, Principal and Managing Member David M. Astrove and Principal Deborah G. Astrove have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law.  Both attorneys were also included in the 2024 and 2025 editions.  Attorneys included in the Best Lawyers® lists are peer-reviewed based on professional capabilities and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and good standing.   Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Attorneys are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion is considered a singular honor.  Find more information about Best Lawyers methodology here. 

Friedlander Misler, PLLC is thrilled to share the successful closing of our client Horning’s acquisition of a multifamily property, Plaza Towers, located in Hyattsville, Maryland, together with financing from Freddie Mac, Amazon, and Prince George’s County, Maryland. In an effort to preserve affordable housing in the region, we successfully helped Horning negotiate an Affordable Housing Covenant that will encumber the property for the next 99 years. “This was a transformative acquisition for Horning, the largest in our company’s 70-year history, and it required attorneys who could manage complexity and align with our values as a mission-driven developer. Friedlander Misler, PLLC brought deep real estate knowledge and experience, unwavering attention to detail, and a true understanding of the urgency and impact behind preserving affordability in our region. They were indispensable partners in getting this deal across the finish line,” Horning CEO and President Jamie Weinbaum said. Amy Serafino and David Astrove […]