Avery B. Strachan is a distinguished partner at Silverman Thompson, specializing in commercial and residential real estate law with a reputation as one of Maryland’s premier attorneys in landlord-tenant and real estate litigation. Known for a meticulous, cost-conscious approach, she focuses on delivering efficient and effective legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client and project.
With extensive experience representing landlords, tenants, developers, investors, real estate investment trusts, franchisees, property management companies, and brokers, Ms. Strachan handles all facets of real estate ownership, operation, and dispute resolution. Her practice spans residential, retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects, emphasizing risk mitigation, lease enforcement, and transactional excellence. She is recognized for her strong analytical and communication skills, which have fostered long-standing client relationships and led to a high success rate in both litigation and transactional matters.
Services Offered
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Residential Real Estate
- Landlord-Tenant Law
- Lease Negotiation and Enforcement
- Rent Collection
- Possession Recovery
- Real Estate Development
- Construction Law
- Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration
- Contract Litigation
- Business Litigation
- General Civil Litigation
- Administrative Law
- Zoning, Land Use, and Construction Litigation
- Business Counseling, Litigation, and Transactions
Admitted to practice in Maryland, the Supreme Court of the United States, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Avery Strachan has been honored in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Litigation. She actively mentors within the legal community and has served on the Bar Association of Baltimore City Executive Council and the Character Committee for the Sixth Appellate Circuit of the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
