Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 
Brian D. Bichy is a Shareholder at Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland, and Chair of the firm’s Condo/HOA Practice Group. His practice focuses on Real Estate Law, representing developers, condominium associations, homeowners’ associations and cooperatives throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. Brian advises clients on residential, mixed-use and common ownership community matters, helping them address regulatory, operational and transactional issues associated with development and community governance.
Brian regularly works with developers on the planning and development of condominium and homeowners’ association projects. He prepares and reviews governing documents, easements, restrictive covenants, public offering statements and related agreements designed to support compliance with Maryland and D.C. law while accommodating the practical needs of each development. His experience includes structuring land condominiums and coordinating arrangements involving subdivision, financing, cross-easements and cost-sharing agreements.
In his representation of condominium associations, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations, Brian counsels boards and property managers on a wide range of operational and administrative matters. His work includes drafting amendments, board resolutions, policies, rules and regulations, reviewing contracts, addressing disputes and advising clients regarding compliance with governing documents and applicable local, state and federal laws. He works with boards to develop practical approaches intended to reduce conflict and support informed decision-making.
Brian also advises clients on matters involving private water and sewer charges in Maryland, including litigation related to declarations and priority liens, as well as transactions involving the purchase and sale of private water and sewer charges. He frequently appears before the Montgomery County Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC), the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C. In addition, he regularly works with regulatory agencies, including the District of Columbia Department of Buildings and the Maryland Secretary of State’s office in connection with condominium registration and compliance matters.
His practice includes advising clients regarding the Maryland Condominium Act, the D.C. Condominium Act and federal fair housing laws. Brian has also participated in legislative efforts affecting community associations and condominium development. He served on the D.C. Legislative Action Committee involved in amendments to the D.C. Condominium Act enacted in 2014 and continues to monitor legislative developments impacting developers and community associations in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Outside of his legal practice, Brian has remained active in his community through volunteer service and youth organizations. He previously served for nine years on the Board of the Catholic Youth Organization at St. Jane De Chantal School.
