Timothy D. A. Chriss

Timothy D. A. Chriss

Baltimore, MD recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Gordon Feinblatt LLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Biography

Timothy Chriss became associated with Gordon Feinblatt in 1976 and became a member in 1983, concentrating in commercial real estate. As a member of the Firm's Real Estate Group, he has represented developers, lenders and governmental entities in connection with the development, purchase, sale, financing and leasing of commercial real estate projects, with a particular focus on shopping centers, office buildings, warehouse and industrial properties, and residential developments.

Tim is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Based on peer and client reviews, Tim has been named to the Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law by Woodward & White. Tim has been selected as one of America's leading real estate lawyers by Chambers and Partners, a respected British research firm. He has also been recognized in his practice area by inclusion in the most recent edition of Who's Who in American Law.

Tim has served as Chairman of the Section of Real Property, Planning and Zoning of the Maryland State Bar Association and is a past Chairman and a current member of that Section's Legislative Liaison Committee. He has lectured at continuing legal education and bar association meetings on topics relating to commercial real estate, development, financing and leasing.

Tim has served as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of Union Memorial Hospital, Past Chair and Member of the Union Memorial Hospital Foundation Board and on the Boards of Gilman School, Maryvale Preparatory School, the Development Credit Fund and the Baltimore Country Club. Tim also serves as a Member of the Character Committee of the Court of Appeals of Maryland and is a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation.

Gordon Feinblatt LLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 1976
  • Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1972
  • Washington and Lee University, graduated 1972
  • Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1972
  • Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 1976
  • Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1972
  • Washington and Lee University, graduated 1972
  • Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1972

Client Testimonials

Timothy Chriss is an effective attorney who understands the intricacies of the real estate business while maintaining cost efficiency. He is an excellent lawyer!

David Devilliers (FRP Development Corporation)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • Commercial
  • Condominiums
  • Development
  • Homeowners Association Law
  • Industrial
  • Office Buildings
  • Planned Real Estate
  • Real Property Law
  • REITs
  • Tax Certiorari
  • Transactions

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