McInerny Legal
Maximize Your Business Potential with Our Expert Legal Guidance
Business Legal Services for Maryland Entrepreneurs, Landlords, and Restaurants from a seasoned Attorney with personal experience in small business operations.
Our Legal Services
Fractional General Counsel Program ⭐new⭐
Don’t let your business’ legal concerns keep you up at night. McInerny Legal is your dedicated business law advisor, focused on your business’ legal well-being. We empower you to confidently navigate potential legal challenges, providing you with peace of mind. Imagine having a cost-effective legal partner who understands your business inside and out.
Business Entity Formation
Navigating the complexities of business formation can be challenging. We provide guidance to help you determine the optimal structure for your venture, whether it’s an LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, Limited Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, or another entity.
Business Acquisitions & Sales
Confidently navigate the maze of business sales and purchases with the help of a business purchase lawyer. Whether you’re buying or selling, we’ll guide you through the process, protect your interests, and ensure a smooth transition.
Commercial Litigation
With over 30 years of courtroom experience, we are committed to resolving disputes swiftly and effectively, seeking to avoid the cost disruption of litigation.
Commercial Real Estate Sales / Acquisition
Manage all pre-closing activities for commercial real estate sales and acquisitions, including letters of intent, contract drafting, and negotiation, and due diligence.
Commercial Lease Review & NegotiaTion
Alcohol Beverage Licensing
Contract Drafting & Dispute Resolution
The Small Biz Lawline Podcast with Justin McInerny
The essential podcast for business owners and operators. Hosted by Justin McInerny, “The Small Biz Lawline” podcast provides invaluable legal and business advice. From navigating complex regulations and licensing to loss prevention and streamlining business operations, Justin covers topics at the intersection of law and business. Tune in regularly for practical insights, expert interviews, and tips to help you thrive in business. Available on all streaming platforms.
About Us
At McInerny Legal, we help businesses throughout Maryland navigate the legal landscape with confidence. Led by Attorney and former small business operator Justin McInerny, McInerny Legal offers more than just legal advice — we become your company’s trusted legal partner. Whether it’s business formation, business acquisition, signing a commercial lease, negotiating a vendor contract, or applying for an alcoholic beverage license, McInerny Legal delivers strategic counsel, manages risk, and drives successful outcomes that align with your business goals and growth objectives. We help keep your business protected while keeping your budget predictable with our flexible, flat-fee and fractional general counsel services.
Experience You Can Trust
Over 20 Years Serving Maryland Business Owners
focus on business law including commercial leasing, contract drafting and alcoholic beverage licensing
ask about our Fractional General Counsel program and flat fee legal services
A BUSINESS LAWYER WHO HAS ALSO Operated A BUSINESS
Why Businesses Trust McInerny Legal
With a deep understanding of both legal and small business frameworks, Attorney Justin McInerny brings strong analytical skills, problem solving solutions, and a proven ability to effectively meet your business’s legal needs now and in the future.
Built for Business Owners By a Business Operator
With over a decade of experience operating a specialty beer and wine store in Montgomery County, Justin McInerny understands the day-to-day challenges of running a business – and how to navigate them legally.
Restaurant & Commercial Leasing Specialist
We’ve helped a wide variety of Maryland-based restaurant owners, landlords, and business brokers write, review, and negotiate commercial leases that protect their long-term interests.
Your Trusted legal Partner
Trusted by Business Owners, Restaurant Operators, and Landlords Across Maryland.
Passionate Community Leader and member of The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce.
Featured Business Law Expert on media outlets such as WUSA9 and WAMU Radio.
Member of the Maryland State Bar Association.
Client Reviews
★★★★★
"Justin is an amazing commercial property and business attorney. He is knowledgeable and has experience in a lot of different aspects of business. He has written and negotiated a lease agreement for my commercial property as well as handled my other business transactions. He brought satisfactory results to my business needs. His prompt response and follow up action is outstanding. I would definitely recommend Justin for business transactions."
- Kirti Patel
★★★★★
"Justin helped me navigate the unfriendly legal system as it relates to being a property owner in Montgomery County. He helped me get rid of a nuisance tenant that was damaging the peace and quality of life for my other tenants in the building."
- Matt Kirvan
★★★★★
"Justin is professional, helped me with eviction Wrongful Detainer guest, Justin accomplishes what he promises on time, unlike most Lawyers, Justin is easy to reach and to talk too."
- Bruk Mengesha