Erin E. Girard

Erin E. Girard

Construction Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Bethesda, Maryland
24+ years experience
Lerch, Early & Brewer Chartered
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Contact Information

7600 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814-3663
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Bio

Erin Girard is a real estate and land use lawyer with significant experience in securing approvals on a wide range of complex commercial, institutional and mixed-use projects. She represents and advises clients in all aspects of land use law, including regulatory permitting and licensing, from planning through post-construction. Her practice spans due diligence review, zoning entitlements, rezoning, variances, special exceptions / conditional uses, subdivision approvals, historic preservation, annexations, condemnation and abandonment, master plan development and implementation, and other land use issues. She also provides counsel on green development and post-construction issues, including tree protection, stormwater management and traffic mitigation. Erin Girard is a real estate and land use lawyer with significant experience in securing approvals on a wide range of complex commercial, institutional and mixed-use projects. She represents and advises clients in all aspects of land use law, including regulatory permitting and licensing, from planning through post-construction. Her practice spans due diligence review, zoning entitlements, rezoning, variances, special exceptions / conditional uses, subdivision approvals, historic preservation, annexations, condemnation and abandonment, master plan development and implementation, and other land use issues. She also provides counsel on green development and post-construction issues, including tree protection, stormwater management and traffic mitigation.

Practice Areas

Construction Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law, Washington, D.C. (2025)
  • Recognized: Construction Law
  • Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Recognized: Municipal Law
  • Recognized: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

  • University of Maryland, graduated 2001

Reviews

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Ronald Nelson

2 weeks ago

Essential Partner for Complex Land Use Approvals

Erin Girard was instrumental in guiding our firm through the intricate approval process for a mixed-use development in Bethesda. With 24 years of deep experience in land use and real estate law, her strategic advice was invaluable. Her recognition in construction and municipal law is well-deserved. She expertly navigated complex zoning issues and community concerns, securing the necessary approvals efficiently. Her professionalism and command of the process at Lerch Early & Brewer gave our entire team confidence. We achieved a positive outcome that would not have been possible without her expertise.

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