
Adam Scharff
Partner
Suite 1600
Baltimore, MD 21201
Adam focuses his practice on the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial real estate. He represents borrowers and lenders in loan financing transactions, including real estate loans, equipment loans, and commercial loans. Additionally, Adam represents and advises individuals and businesses with general corporate matters including business formation and planning as well as drafting commercial contracts,...
Adam focuses his practice on the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial real estate. He represents borrowers and lenders in loan financing transactions, including real estate loans, equipment loans, and commercial loans. Additionally, Adam represents and advises individuals and businesses with general corporate matters including business formation and planning as well as drafting commercial contracts, employment agreements, non-competition agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and licensing agreements.

employment agreements, non-competition agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and licensing agreements.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Structured and negotiated real estate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements and loan documents.
- Drafted and negotiated industrial, retail and office leases.
- Represented commercial real estate investors and developers in the acquisition, sale, development and leasing of industrial, retail, office and multifamily properties.
Education
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University of Baltimore School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(2015)
- Publications Editor, University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development
- Bates College, BA (2012)
Admissions
- Maryland
Practice Areas
Industries
Previous Professional Experience
- Structured and negotiated real estate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements and loan documents.
- Drafted and negotiated industrial, retail and office leases.
- Represented commercial real estate investors and developers in the acquisition, sale, development and leasing of industrial, retail, office and multifamily properties.
Media
Recognitions
- Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star, Real Estate (2023–2025)
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Corporate Law (2024-2026)
- Real Estate Law (2024-2026)
Professional Activities
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Baltimore County Bar Association
- Member, Boys’ Latin School of Maryland Alumni Board Executive Committee
- Member, The Valleys Planning Council Young Associates
Adam focuses his practice on the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial real estate. He represents borrowers and lenders in loan financing transactions, including real estate loans, equipment loans, and commercial loans. Additionally, Adam represents and advises individuals and businesses with general corporate matters including business formation and planning as well as drafting commercial contracts,... employment agreements, non-competition agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, and licensing agreements.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Structured and negotiated real estate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements and loan documents.
- Drafted and negotiated industrial, retail and office leases.
- Represented commercial real estate investors and developers in the acquisition, sale, development and leasing of industrial, retail, office and multifamily properties.
Education
-
University of Baltimore School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(2015)
- Publications Editor, University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development
- Bates College, BA (2012)
Admissions
- Maryland
Practice Areas
- Commercial Leasing
- Real Estate Capital Markets
- Corporate Governance
- General Counsel Services
- Business Services
Industries
- Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star, Real Estate (2023–2025)
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Corporate Law (2024-2026)
- Real Estate Law (2024-2026)
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Baltimore County Bar Association
- Member, Boys’ Latin School of Maryland Alumni Board Executive Committee
- Member, The Valleys Planning Council Young Associates
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