John B. Raftery

Managing Principal

Baltimore Office

Contact

Email: jraftery@offitkurman.com

Phone: 240.507.1702

Fax: 410.209.6435

Mailing: 1954 Greenspring Drive

Suite 605 Timonium , MD 21093

Linkedin: John Raftery

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PRACTICE AREA

John Raftery is currently the Managing Principal and a member of the Office of Managing Principal – which is responsible for the legal operations of the firm and is directly responsible for attorney retention, management as well as management of the firm’s practice groups. John is also a member of the firm’s management committee.

Leveraging years of counseling clients in real estate litigation, fair housing matters and business law, John serves as a trusted advisor to businesses, real estate owners and management companies. John provides strategic, practical and industry-based advice to clients negotiating or litigating through legal obstacles and difficulties– always with keen focus on cost benefit parameters. John’s clients include large and small property management industry partners, managers and owners of residential and commercial real estate, C-level officers of small and midsize corporations, directors of not-for-profit organizations and entrepreneurial individuals seeking cost-conscious and practical representation.

John is sought by business leaders for representation and guidance on all matters involving real estate, leases, construction, landlord-tenant disputes, fair housing training, investigations and litigation, mold and pest-infestation claims, business torts, discrimination claims, and business transactions. He focuses on establishing industry-focused partnerships with individuals and organizations, advocating for his clients through cost-effective representation - including offensive litigation when necessary. His experience as a litigator spans most trial courts in New York, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Earlier in his career, John served as a special trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice.

A recognized authority on fair housing and landlord-tenant matters (commercial and residential), John lectures to local and national industry associations. The thrust of John’s programs are squarely focused on education and avoidance of claims through a practical analysis of applicable law and regulations coupled with real life examples to illustrate the applicable issues.

RECOGNITIONS

Martindale-Hubbell's A.V. Preeminent® Top Rated Lawyers, 2019
Super Lawyers

PUBLICATIONS

Co-Author, Evaluating Assistance Animal Requests Under the FHA, LexisNexis Law360, October 28, 2021
Co-Author, The Fair Housing Act: Enforcement Actions, LexisNexis Practical Guidance, October, 2021
Co-Author, The Fair Housing Act: Prohibited Practices, Types of Claims, and Compliance Strategies, LexisNexis Practical Guidance, October 2021

Practice Areas

Education & Admissions

Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. Taxation
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, J.D.
Long Island University, B.A.

Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
New York

Professional Affiliations

United States Bobsled & Skeleton Foundation, Board of Directors, Member - Two Terms

Posts

"The Monday Morning Minute: What is a Lease Break Fee and is it Legitimate?"

Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Check out today's The Monday Morning Minute.

"The Monday Morning Minute: When is it Appropriate to Fine A Resident and What is an Appropriate Fine?"

Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Check out today's The Monday Morning Minute.

"The Monday Morning Minute: Can You Issue A Non-Renewal Notice Without A Legitimate Reason?"

Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Check out today's The Monday Morning Minute.