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Friedlander Misler PLLC is pleased to announce that Jennifer W. Jette, a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Commercial Transactions practice groups, was selected as a Washington, D.C. winner of the Connect Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Women in Real Estate Awards for 2024. Jette was chosen from among more than 400 other candidates representing companies across the country. “We are very proud of this distinction and happy to celebrate Jennifer’s hard-earned success in the field,” said Friedlander Misler Principal and Managing Member David M. Astrove. “Jennifer truly strives for excellence in every role and endeavor. She is a respected mentor and tremendous asset to our clients.” Connect CRE’s competitive Women in Real Estate Awards program honors women from across the nation whose talent, drive, leadership, and fresh ideas have helped them succeed and gain influence in the commercial real estate industry. It celebrates the achievements and inspirational stories of women […]

Friedlander Misler PLLC is pleased to announce that the firm has been granted Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) status in Washington, D.C., where it has been exclusively based for over 60 years. “We are proud and delighted to be a CBE, as this credential will open new doors for our attorneys and — most importantly — for our clients,” said Friedlander Misler Principal and Managing Member David M. Astrove. “Friedlander has deep roots in D.C., and we are pleased to bolster our commitment here through this program.” The CBE certification program, run through D.C.’s Department of Small and Local Business Development, aims to connect small and local businesses to procurement opportunities. Friedlander Misler, a majority female owned firm, represents clients across the greater D.C. region in a range of practice areas, including commercial real estate, labor and employment, commercial litigation, corporate and business law, bankruptcy, worker’s compensation, and more. Find more […]

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 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law. Additionally, Member Jennifer W. Jette was recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Corporate Law. All three attorneys were also included in the 2024 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. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers and have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence in private practice. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America is based on more than 23 […]

Friedlander Misler PLLC is pleased to announce that five firm attorneys were named to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers list: Principal and Managing Member David M. Astrove Principal Deborah G. Astrove Member Jennifer W. Jette Principal Rebecca Urland Monzi Principal Amy C. Serafino The newest guide in Lawdragon’s extensive collection celebrates accomplished real estate lawyers from around the world. Lawdragon’s corresponding editorial praises the 2024 honorees for their “depth of knowledge in the law” and extensive understanding of the “local business and politics” at play in real estate matters. The list is 20% female and 15% inclusive. “We are thrilled and proud that Friedlander Misler has such a strong showing in the Lawdragon guide,” said David Astrove. “Congratulations to my talented colleagues, whose hard work and client dedication prompted this well-deserved distinction.” Lawdragon, founded in 2005, publishes news and feature pieces, including a range of leading […]

Friedlander Misler PLLC is pleased to announce that Principal Rebecca Urland Monzi has been selected by the editors of GlobeSt. as a 2024 “Woman of Influence” within the CRE Legal Counsel category. “Rebecca continues to showcase her leadership in the legal and real estate industries, and Friedlander Misler congratulates her on this much-deserved recognition,” said Principal and Managing Member David M. Astrove. In December 2023, Rebecca was selected as a Connect CRE 2023 “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. Rebecca concentrates her practice in real estate development, working with developers, investors and financial institutions. She supports clients in all aspects of the acquisition, development, sale and financing of commercial, industrial and mixed-use property, multi-family housing, affordable housing projects, retail centers, construction lending, mezzanine financing, bridge financing, syndicated loans, securitized […]