Millard Bennett

"The most gratifying thing about practicing law for me is being able to help my clients and make a positive difference."







Millard S. Bennett

Principal

25 West Middle Lane
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-838-3203 direct
301-354-8103 fax

mbennett@steinsperling.com

As one of the founders of Stein Sperling, Millard Bennett has helped build a firm that allows him to practice the profession of law in a way that is meaningful to his clients. With an approach that’s focused not just on getting matters done, but on getting them done right, Millard handles clients’ matters with an eye on achieving their goals responsibly, efficiently and effectively.

Millard’s practice is concentrated in the areas of business organization, business ownership conflicts, conflict resolution, transition of ownership interests, estate planning and civil litigation. His background in business, as well as his experience in running a successful law firm, gives him particular insight into the legal and financial needs of the business clients he serves. He advises numerous companies on business and management issues, helps map out operational strategies and develops both exit and business continuity strategies. In addition, Millard frequently speaks on business transitions, disputes and controversy topics to various business and civic groups throughout the Washington, DC area.

Millard proudly served multiple years as Chairman of the John Sherman Myers Society of the American University Washington College of Law, the school’s prestigious alumni association.  He currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the Montgomery County Medical Society and as a Board Member for the Cyrus Katzen Foundation, Inc.

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    • University of Maryland (B.S., 1971)
      American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 1977)

  • ADMISSIONS + CERTIFICATIONS Toggle

    • Maryland
      District of Columbia
      U.S. Supreme Court
      U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
      U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
      U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit

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    • Dean's Advisory Council, American University Washington College of Law (2011-present)
      John Sherman Myers Society, American University Washington College of Law
      Cyrus Katzen Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors
      Montgomery County Medical Society, Advisory Board
      Board of Directors, Rockville Economic Development Inc., Former Member
      Bar Association of Montgomery County

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    • Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation, Bar Leader
      Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent peer review rating
      Best Lawyers (2012)
      Maryland Super Lawyers magazine, Maryland Super Lawyer (2007, 2009-2013)
      Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer (2007, 2009-2012)
      Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, Featured Attorneys in Business and Corporate Law (2010)