A. Howard Metro, Business Attorney in Potomac, Maryland
focused on Business and Employment
Potomac, MD
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A. Howard Metro is an attorney based in Potomac, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business and Employment. Currently practicing at McMillan Metro Faerber PC.
- Based in
- Potomac, MARYLAND
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Employment
- Handles Business and Employment matters from Potomac, MARYLAND.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
About A. Howard Metro: A. Howard Metro is an attorney based in Potomac, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business and Employment. Currently practicing at McMillan Metro Faerber PC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by A. Howard Metro
A. concentrates on business and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case A. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Potomac, Maryland
A. takes business matters in Potomac, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Potomac, Maryland
A. takes employment matters in Potomac, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before A. agrees to represent you.
Biography
About A. Howard Metro — Attorney of Maryland business experience
A. Howard Metro is an attorney based in Potomac, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Business and Employment. Currently practicing at McMillan Metro Faerber PC.
Our Firm is dedicated to making a difference by listening to our clients, providing a strategic analysis and committing to a plan of action for every client matter. It has never been our goal to be the largest firm in the DC metropolitan area; however, it has always been our goal to be known for outstanding work.
Over the past 40 years, I have had the opportunity to act as general counsel to a wealth of companies. I’ve been able to help clients tackle challenges and grow their businesses, building many long-lasting relationships along the way.
I have core strengths that focus on business, including employment law, mergers, sales and acquisitions, transactions, entity advice, business planning and protection of intellectual property assets. By understanding our clients’ interests and goals, we are able to act as advisors to people who trust our judgment and guidance.
As past President of our local Montgomery County Bar Association, and as a former law clerk to Judge David L. Calhoun, Montgomery County courthouse, I have been afforded insight into our courts and the processes and procedures. My only goal is to pursue excellence and obtain the best possible results for our clients.
How A. handles business matters
I can truly say that I love my work. Building McMillan Metro has been very rewarding. Our Firm is dedicated to making a difference by listening to our clients, providing a strategic analysis and committing to a plan of action for every client matter. It has never been our goal to be the largest firm in the DC metropolitan area; however, it has always been our goal to be known for outstanding…
Who A. represents
A. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and employment matters in Potomac and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
A. Howard Metro's legal education and bar admissions
The George Washington University
J.D. · 1972
A. studied at J.D. in The George Washington University.
Law school and academic background
A. completed J.D. in The George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice A. runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of A. Howard Metro
A. has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
Locations
A. Howard Metro's office in Potomac
A.'s primary office is at 7811 Montrose Road, Suite 400, Potomac, Maryland, 20854. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McMillan Metro Faerber PC
7811 Montrose Road, Suite 400
Potomac, Maryland 20854
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How to hire A. Howard Metro — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with A. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
A. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; A. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Potomac, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for A.
A. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. A. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
A.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about A. Howard Metro
How much does it cost to hire A. for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. A. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does A. offer a free consultation?
A. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain A.'s office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check A.'s current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. A. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can A. take my case if I'm outside Potomac?
A. is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — A. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with A.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. A. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is A. accepting new business clients right now?
A.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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