Education

American University, The Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude
University of Rhode Island, B.A., with high honors

Bar Admissions

Maryland
District of Columbia

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Susan Reutershan

Senior Counsel
Bethesda
t: 301-664-7622

Susan M. Reutershan practices in the area of land use, zoning, land development, real estate, administrative and municipal law. She has extensive experience representing clients in all phases of the land use and development process including rezonings, special use permits, variances, preliminary plans of subdivision, comprehensive sketch plans, project plans, site plans, historic preservation issues, building and occupancy permits, impact fees, water and sewer category changes, master plans, annexations, vested rights, adequacy of public facilities, and zoning text amendments. She has represented clients before various administrative bodies in the State of Maryland, in various Maryland Counties and municipalities, and in appellate proceedings before the Circuit Courts of Maryland, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, and the Court of Appeals of Maryland.

Prior to joining Holland and Knight, Ms. Reutershan practiced land use law for many years as a partner and associate at a land use firm in Montgomery County.

Ms. Reutershan has appeared on numerous local seminar panels and has been a panelist at the National Association of Homebuilders’ national convention. She has served as an occasional guest lecturer at the Washington College of Law, American University.

Memberships

  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Real Property, Planning and Zoning Section of the Maryland State Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
  • Montgomery County Human Services Foundation, Former Member, Board of Directors
  • Mental Health Association of Montgomery County, Former Member, Board of Directors
  • Washington College of Law, American University, Former Member, Development Commitee
  • Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association, Member Liaison Committee

Court Admissions

  • All State Courts in Maryland
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for Maryland
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • District of Columbia Court of Appeals