"I identify issues and their consequences for my clients. I enjoy helping them develop strategies that are effective and efficient."

11 N. Washington Street
Suite 620
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301-838-3216 direct
301-354-8116 fax
David R. Podolsky
David Podolsky promptly and thoroughly assists clients achieve their goals. When advising his clients, which include individuals, businesses and local governments, he considers the larger context of each issue in addition to its technical aspects. David’s goal is to anticipate and answer his clients’ questions before they ask them. He concentrates his practice in municipal law, condominium and homeowners’ associations, zoning and real estate, and estate planning and administration.
David has served as Outside Counsel and as a Hearing Examiner for Montgomery County, Maryland, as well as Special Counsel for the City of Gaithersburg and Assistant City Attorney for Rockville. A past President of the Maryland Municipal Attorneys Association, he has represented many municipalities including the City of Rockville, Town of Chevy Chase and the Town of Garrett Park. David regularly speaks at the Maryland Municipal League Convention.
Prior to joining Stein Sperling, David conducted a general law practice with a small firm before becoming a sole practitioner for 22 years.
Outside of the office, some of David’s interests include investments and astrophysics. In 2004, he competed in the Marine Corps Marathon.
University of Maryland (B.A., high honors, 1973)
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Phi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1976)
Maryland
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Maryland State Bar Association (1977-present)
Bar Association of Montgomery County (1977-present)
American Bar Association (1977-present)
The District of Columbia Bar (1977-present)
International Municipal Lawyers Association (1983-present)
Maryland Municipal Attorneys Association (1983-present)
President (1991-1993)
Chevy Chase Village, Village Counsel (1979-present)
Section 5 of the Village of Chevy Chase, Village Attorney (1982-present)
Section 3 of the Village of Chevy Chase, Village Attorney (1982-1983, 1994-present)
City of Rockville, Assistant City Attorney (1982-2006)
Montgomery County, Maryland, Outside Counsel (1988-present)
Chevy Chase View, Town Attorney (1992-present)
Garrett Park, Town Attorney (1992-present)
City of Gaithersburg, Special Counsel (1996-present)
Montgomery County, Maryland, Hearing Examiner (1996-2005)
City of Rockville, Outside Counsel (2006-present)
Town of Chevy Chase, Town Attorney (2006-present)
Village of Martin’s Additions, Village Attorney (2006-present)
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent peer review rating