Rees Broome, PC

09/22/2026

We are happy to share that Rees Broome has been recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly (VLW) as one of the Best Women-Led Law Firms in Virginia for 2026!

VLW's annual "In the Lead" program recognizes Virginia law firms founded or currently led by women, highlighting the important contributions of women in the legal profession.

Being included on this list is a meaningful achievement for our firm, reinforcing our reputation within the legal community, celebrating the contributions of our women leaders, and inspiring continued growth and collaboration across our practices.

Congratulations to our leadership team and everyone at Rees Broome who makes this achievement possible!

09/02/2026

In observance of Labor Day, all Rees Broome offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

We wish our attorneys, staff, clients, and community partners a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

Our offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

08/28/2026

Congratulations to our attorney, Marissa Kelberman, on finishing 1st Place at the Heavy Construction Contractors Association’s (HCCA) 10th Annual Ditch Diggers Dash 5K!

The Ditch Diggers Dash was created to promote health and wellness within the construction workforce while bringing the community together through a family-friendly networking event.

As an annual sponsor of the Ditch Diggers Dash, we’re proud to support an event that promotes both wellness and community—and even more thrilled to celebrate one of our own crossing the finish line in first!

Way to go, Marissa!

08/27/2026

Rees Broome is happy to announce that attorney Louise Gitcheva has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for her work in:

• Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Construction Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. Like all Best Lawyers recognitions, the distinction is based on peer evaluations from attorneys familiar with the work and profession.

Only about 2% of early-career attorneys in the United States receive this honor.

Please join us in congratulating Louise on this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more about Louise and her practice here:

https://reesbroome.com/attorneys/louise-t-gitcheva

08/21/2026

Celebrating Our 2027 Best Lawyers Honorees!

We’re proud to announce that five Rees Broome attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, recognizing their outstanding work across a range of legal practices.

Congratulations to:

Joel M. Birken — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Corporate Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987

Ursula Koenig Burgess — Community Association Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027

Tiffany Burton — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

David J. Charles — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Roy Morris — Trusts and Estates
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022

We congratulate Joel, Ursula, Tiffany, David, and Roy on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their continued dedication to their clients and their respective areas of practice.

08/18/2026

Maryland Community Association Legislative Update!

What changed for Maryland community associations during the 2026 legislative session?

Rees Broome attorneys Hillary Collins and Nicole Williams highlight the key legislation affecting HOAs, condominiums, and community associations—including new insurance requirements, sign regulations, solar systems, and county-specific laws.

Read the full update to see what passed, what didn’t, and what it means for your community.

Read the full Newsletter here:

This year’s legislative session included numerous bills pertaining to the regulation of community associations, management agents and Boards of Directors. Fortunately, many of those bills did not pass. As a result of the significant efforts of the Maryland Legislative Action Committee (LAC) for th...

08/05/2026

What assets should be included in your estate plan?

In a new episode of The Probate Nation®, attorney, Richard John Ruddy, Jr., is joined by Rees Broome estate planning attorney, John Morgan, to discuss the asset inventory section of a will-based estate plan. Learn why organizing your assets is a critical step toward creating a clear, effective estate plan that reflects your wishes.

Whether you're starting your first estate plan or updating an existing one, this video offers practical guidance you can use.

Watch the full video using the link below and subscribe to the Rees Broome YouTube channel for more videos on estate planning, probate, and other legal topics from our various practice areas in the near future.

Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kauWYYn0-8I

07/30/2026

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Rees Broome, PC is a well-established, multi-practice law firm known for its expertise in corporate law, civil litigation, community associations, and more. The firm consistently delivers comprehensive legal solutions with a focus on offering clients the expected expertise of a large law firm with t...

07/02/2026

Rees Broome is happy to share that attorney, Ursula Burgess, has been named President of the Foundation for Community Association Research.

The Foundation is led by a distinguished 16-member Board of Directors comprised of dedicated volunteer leaders who contribute their time, expertise, and vision to advancing community association research and development. As President, Ursula will help guide the Foundation's mission of providing authoritative research and analysis on community association trends, issues, and operations while fostering successful and sustainable communities.

This appointment reflects Ursula's longstanding commitment to the community association industry and her dedication to supporting the professionals and communities she serves. We are excited to see her leadership help shape the future of community association research and best practices.

Congratulations, Ursula!