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By Amy C. Serafino The rise of e-commerce has undeniably transformed the retail industry, but contrary to early predictions, it has not made physical stores obsolete. Instead, the continued growth of online shopping has pushed both traditional and digital-first retailers to rethink their physical presence, ushering in a new, hybrid era of retail that has significant implications for commercial real estate.   Over the past several years, and particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial landlords, developers, and tenants have had to adjust to the evolving expectations of consumers. In many cases, those adjustments have included a renewed emphasis on flexibility, location strategy, and the logistics of last-mile fulfillment.   The Emergence of Hybrid Retail Models   In response to shifting consumer habits, many traditional retailers have adapted by implementing services such as curbside pickup, buy-online-pickup-in-store (BOPIS), and same-day delivery from store locations. These services, which experienced rapid growth during the pandemic, continue to thrive and are now […]

Friedlander Misler, PLLC is pleased to announce that Member Jennifer W. Jette was selected for Connect CRE’s 2025 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards. Jennifer was named a winner in the Washington, D.C. and Mid-Atlantic region.  The Connect CRE Lawyers in Real Estate Awards program, now in its seventh consecutive year, recognizes outstanding commercial real estate attorneys who have an impact in practice, the industry, and their communities.  Jennifer’s practice centers on advising clients across a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint venture agreements, and leasing matters. With a strategic and client-first mindset, Jennifer has become a go-to legal partner for a diverse portfolio of developers, investors, and corporate clients. Her legal guidance is not only valued for its precision and practicality but for its responsiveness and long-term value orientation.     As a young female partner at Friedlander Misler, Jennifer has not only demonstrated exceptional transactional skill but has also taken an active, forward-thinking role in shaping the firm’s […]

Friedlander Misler, PLLC is pleased to announce that it has received a Tier 2 metropolitan ranking for Real Estate Law in Washington, D.C. in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®. This latest edition, which was released today, ranks firms in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan areas.  “We are so pleased to receive our Best Law Firms ranking for the second year in a row,” said Firm Principal Amy C. Serafino. “Each member of our Real Estate team contributes in individual and tremendous ways to ensure our practice excels on behalf of clients.”  Since 2010, Best Law Firms has been considered a definitive law firm guide and trusted resource for those seeking authoritative legal insight.  To learn more about Best Law Firms, please click here. 

Friedlander Misler, PLLC is pleased to announce that Jennifer W. Jette, a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Commercial Transactions practice groups, has been selected by her peers for inclusion in Bethesda Magazine’s Top Attorneys in Commercial Real Estate for 2025.   Jennifer, a proud Montgomery County native, embodies the leadership, dedication, and professional excellence that this award celebrates. Her practice centers on complex real estate transactions and corporate matters throughout Maryland, the greater D.C. metro area, and across the country. She advises developers, investors, and property owners on a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including the acquisition, financing, development, sale, and leasing of multifamily, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties.  Bethesda Magazine asked attorneys who practice in Montgomery County whom they would want to represent them if they needed a lawyer, resulting in more than 2,700 nominations. They selected 299 attorneys in 27 practice areas.  View the full […]

Friedlander Misler, PLLC is pleased to announce that Principal Amy C. Serafino has been named a 2025 “DMV Woman Leading Real Estate” by Bisnow in the Excellence in Law and Accounting category.  Earlier this year, Amy was selected by the editors of GlobeSt. as a 2025 “Woman of Influence” within the CRE Legal Counsel category. In December 2024, she was selected as a Connect CRE 2024 “Lawyers in Real Estate” winner, where she was specifically recognized for her work in commercial real estate as well as her contributions to the Washington, D.C., region.  Amy’s practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions, specializing in commercial leasing, real estate development and construction, and acquisitions and dispositions. Her clients include sellers, buyers, owner/developers, contractors, landlords and tenants in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions with respect to major industrial projects, large retail shopping centers, mixed-use developments and other premier real estate projects.  The 2025 DMV Women Leading Real Estate awards honor the extraordinary women who are redefining the commercial real estate landscape across Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. […]