Top Real Estate Lawyers Near Me in Washington Area

The Law Offices of Richard S. Sternberg is dedicated to the principle that bigger is not always better. Instead, it rests on a tradition that actually antedates the rise of the “mega-firm”-the solo practice. Emulating a country lawyer in a big-city environment allows Mr. Sternberg to provide more individualized service to his clients, and, at the same time, pursue more collegial relations with other members of the Bar.. Since 1984, Mr. Sternberg has dedicated his practice to representing individuals and smaller businesses. For those corporate clients who have larger needs, he is affiliated with the Metropolitan Washington Law Consortium, PLLC. The larger affiliation allows you to benefit from a close relationship with your lawyer, but it allows easy connection to specific expertise and more economic approaches to handling easier day-to-day matters requiring competence with a lighter hand on the billing rates. If your matter requires multiple areas of practice and a limited practice, such as tax or immigration law, Mr. Sternberg can get you to the lawyers he knows to be the best through MWLC.

Steven M. Buckman, a AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.   Mr. Buckman concentrates his practice on title,condominium conversion, lending documentation, foreclosure, receiverships, business and real estate related issues. He frequently serves as an expert witness. He is admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and the State of New York, as well as the federal courts of the District of Columbia and Maryland.  He is a licensed title agent in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland. While in law school he was in clerk for the late Rita Davidson, Judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and worked as a law clerk. He holds membership status in the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors where in sits on Education Committee. He is a former president of the District of Columbia Land Title Association and is a past President of the Maryland Land Title Association.   In March of 2012 Mr. Buckman was appointed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to serve on its Small Business Review Panel which reviewed the CFPB’s formal rulemaking proposal to combine mortgage disclosures under the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and is considered an expert on TRID.

Offering real estate services, tailored to your unique goals.. My legal background uniquely prepares me to confidently and ably handle the counseling, contracts and negotiations that are critical to beginning and closing any Real Estate transaction, helping my clients at every step toward achievement of their Real Estate goals. My involvement in my local Rockville community, and strong commitment to local living, make me a trusted local resource and partner.. I was born in nearby Baltimore but primarily grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. After attending Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts and spending one college year at King’s College in London, England, I moved to Washington, DC ready to take advantage of everything the city and surrounding areas have to offer. After working several years at a consulting firm focused on grassroots organizing and public education, I attended law school at the American University-Washington College of Law and kicked off my legal career.. After 15 years of practicing Government Contracts law in the public and private sectors in the metro DC area, I boldly shifted my focus more locally, to my community in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metro DC area, by joining the engaging, dynamic real estate business. Today, I offer my Real Estate clients the same level of superior service that I routinely provided to my clients throughout my legal career.. Having lived in DC for nearly 15 years and in Rockville since 2008, I know the area well, love where I live and work, and am always eager to share my knowledge and experience with others. I cannot imagine living anywhere but the DC Metro area!. My strong commitment to local living and community is inextricably linked to my family – key members of my community. My family and I take advantage of all things local, whether attending school or an event at Julius West Middle School; dining, shopping or skating at the Rockville Town Square; hiking at nearby Sugarloaf Mountain; dining or shopping in charming Frederick, Maryland; or walking our dogs around our Rockville neighborhood. And, this is just a sampling of everything our vibrant community has to offer. I look forward to sharing and experiencing it with you!

My practice focuses on general corporate law and real estate transactions. I  provide advice to individuals and entities at every stage of the business cycle, including formation, operation, merger, acquisition and dissolution. I have organized numerous corporations and other legal entities, negotiated joint venture agreements, and advised both sellers and buyers in the transfer of business ownership through stock and asset arrangements. My real estate clients include landlords, tenants, property managers, developers and investors.  I have created effective structures for the acquisition, management, development and disposition of both commercial and residential real estate. I have drafted and reviewed numerous commercial leases, negotiated the purchase and sale of a variety of real estate interests and handled dozens of like-kind exchanges.

My interests are traveling and cooking, and spending time with my family.

Ms. Gagliardi is a Real Estate and Family Law Attorney.

Mr. King is an attorney licensed in the both the state and federal bars in the District of Columbia and Maryland. He obtained his J.D. in 2006 from Northeastern University School of Law, renowned for its focus on practical experience and social responsibility. The National Jurist recently selected Northeastern University School of Law as the nation’s best public interest law school.. Mr. King has a broad base of litigation experience including work with the Department of Justice’s Environmental Enforcement Section; Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto’s “whistleblower” practice; and Jackson & Campbell’s real estate group.. Mr. King’s background in title insurance, where he gained expertise in the fundamental and essential underpinnings of a wide range of real estate transactions, and where he underwrote policies on real estate financing scenarios including defeasance, mezzanine, interest rate swap, and municipal bond financing, among others. As a title attorney Mr. King has written articles on 1031 exchanges and is the go-to person on transfer and recordation tax questions for many local attorneys and developers. Over a two-year period Mr. King handled over a quarter billion dollars in consideration and issued over a half billion dollars in liability insurance.. Most recently, Mr. King established a “person-centered” firm focusing on real estate and public interest matters. Mr. King is skilled at representing both sides of disputes between lenders & borrowers, and landlords & tenants.. Staying true to his public interest roots, Mr. King participates in pro bono foreclosure prevention and estate planning programs, and represents plaintiffs in consumer protection actions.. In addition to real estate matters, Mr. King represents creditors and debtors in bankruptcy, litigates contracts, and advises clients on tax compliance and estate planning.. In representing businesspeople and nonprofits, Mr. King aids clients in business formation and organization, regulatory and tax compliance, contracting, employment, and financing.

Michael Brown brings 15 years of legal experience to his clients.  Born in Blacksburg, Virginia, Michael joined Walker Jones in 2014 and manages the Rappahannock County office in Washington, Virginia.. Practice Areas. Admitted to the Virginia bar in 1999, to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia in 2000, and to the U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia in 2002.. Education. Professional Affiliations/Recognitions

Matt Kirsch concentrates his practice on the acquisition, sale, financing and leasing of real property. In addition, Mr. Kirsch advises clients regarding real property tax assessment matters, including the appeal of assessments for office buildings, apartment buildings, and other commercial properties in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Mr. Kirsch also advises clients on compliance with tenant rights matters in the District of Columbia, including the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA). Mr. Kirsch has extensive experience with corporate matters, including the formation and organization of business entities and joint ventures.. Mr. Kirsch received his Bachelor of Business Administration with distinction from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, with a concentration in Organization & Management and a second major in Philosophy. He received his law degree with honors from The George Washington University Law School, where he was a Member of The George Washington International Law Review.. Practice Areas:. Real Estate Acquisition, Sale and Financing. Real Estate Leasing – Commercial and Retail. Real Property Tax Assessment Appeals. Rental Housing and Compliance with Tenant Rights Matters

Kenneth L. Samuelson leads Samuelson Law, a boutique law firm dedicated to commercial real estate and technology transactions, business bankruptcies, and related litigation. The firm focuses on restructuring distressed commercial real estate and LLCs, offering services such as workouts, recapitalizations, bankruptcies, sale-leasebacks, and business dissolutions, while adeptly managing any litigation that arises. This focus allows the firm to carefully structure relationships and transactions to minimize potential conflicts.Samuelson Law’s practice encompasses a wide range of services tailored to both thriving and struggling businesses. In prosperous times, the firm facilitates acquisitions, joint development agreements, and various lease types, while in challenging periods, it provides support for business workouts, foreclosures, and bankruptcy proceedings, including small business reorganizations. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including real estate developers, small businesses, investors, non-profits, embassies, and commercial real estate lenders, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions that address their unique needs.

I've represented business owners in the District for more than 16 years, from creation/set-up through sale or wind-down of operations and everything in between, including litigation. I primarily represent businesses in real estate, businesses that operate bars and restaurants; and licensed therapists (including clinical social workers) who provide direct client services.  If you have additional questions about the services I provide, visit my website or simply give me a call for more information.

I zealously pursue the best interests of my clients in thier respective legal matters related to real property, including contracts disputes, misrepresentation, fraud, construction defects, and suits involving contractors, real estate agents, and brokers.  I am familiar with cases falling under consumer protection statues, and I have experience with condominium associations.  I offer a 30 minute initial consultation at no cost.  Please feel free to give me a call or leave a message to request a call back.  Thank you.

I primarily represent clients involved in government investigations. I have defended some of the largest corporations in the country in criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions, as well as in parallel administrative, regulatory and civil litigation. My experience includes antitrust, securities, foreign corrupt practices, banking law, hedge funds, export controls and contractor corruption. I also have significant experience counseling individuals and corporations involved in congressional investigations.. I also represent individuals in government investigations.. In a relatively recent case, I successfully defended a telecommunications executive and business owner accused of fraud in a lengthy trial, during which my client was acquitted of all charges.  In addition to government investigations, I often represent individuals and companies in complex commercial litigation and disputes involving First Amendment issues such as defamation and invasion of privacy.. I maintain a strong interest in and commitment to representing non-profit organizations and providing legal services pro bono.

I am an attorney based in Washington, D.C. who opened up my own practice in early 2012. I focus on helping regular people work through challenges as their attorney.

I am a real estate, business and employment lawyer in Washington, DC. My clients include local businesses, community associations, individuals and developers.

Hello.  I am a results-oriented attorney and I stress prudent, business-minded results for my clients.  My advice to my clients takes into account not only the legal ramifications of their pursuits, but also the results as they apply to the business' owner's bottom line.  I never sacrifice the "big picture" for obscure and esoteric legal battles, yet strive to ensure that my clients are protected from the risks that really matter.. I have represented everyone from Mom & Pops to large multi-million dollar corporations and I believe that top-notch representation does not have to cost an arm and a leg.

For nearly 35 years, I have been a general business litigator, with substantial experience in jury trials, bench trials and all forms of alternate dispute resolution.  Over the years, I have also developed considerable experience in handling complex estate disputes and legal malpractice cases and have extensive experience in dealing with disputes arising out of M&A activity and commercial contracts.  My cases have often involved extensive use of expert witnesses, particularly those involving business valuation, value of services and other complex economic issues.. Apart from litigation, I have also negotiated mergers and acquisitions, documented complex real estate financing ventures and drafted a great many contracts.  For approximately four years, while a partner at a large multinational law firm, I also acted as outside general counsel for a mid-sized government contractor (approximately $500 million dollars in annual sales), including the provision of advice on all aspects of its business operations.. With the Butzel Long platform, my colleagues and I are capable of efficiently handling all types of cases, from multi-district class actions involving billions of dollars to relatively small contract disputes.

Diane Shapiro Richer is a principal in Ober|Kaler's Real Estate and Finance Groups and brings thirty years of experience in real estate financings and other real estate transactions. She represents real estate investment trusts (REITs), private developers, construction and permanent lenders, retailers, non-profits, and others in a wide range of real estate matters.. Diane counsels banks and other lending institutions, as well as borrowers, in construction and permanent lending and loan workouts; negotiates and drafts contracts for the acquisition, development, leasing and financing of commercial office buildings, shopping centers, office parks and planned communities; and represents developers and tenants in leasing and acquisition matters.

Cecilia is the owner and founder of Cecilia R. Jones & Associates, where she practices business (including employment and intellectual property matters) and estate planning law, with an emphasis on exit strategies for entrepreneurs and business owners. She handles corporate formations and structuring, breach of contract disputes, Wills and Trusts, probate, and commercial litigation.. Cecilia has made frequent appearances on MCTV to speak about estate planning, and has been a sought-after guest speaker on the subject of exit strategies, and succession planning for business owners, including the annual Women Business Owners IAAM Conference, and the WSSC Game Changer's Women's Business Conference.

Brian W. Thompson is a Director with Jackson & Campbell, P.C.  He is Co-Chair of the Firm's Real Estate Litigation and Transactions practice group and a member of  the Trust and Estate practice group.  His practice with the firm focuses primarily on real estate litigation and transactional matters in the District of Columbia and Maryland, with an emphasis on title and contractual issues. In addition to an area of practice in real estate, Brian represents clients in matters involving Trusts, Estates and Probate. Brian is an active litigation attorney, and has served as lead counsel in matters before the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, various Circuit Courts in the State of Maryland, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.. Brian is the current Secretary of the D.C. Land Title Association (DCLTA) and previously served as DCLTA President.  Brian has served on the Board of Directors of DCLTA since 2014.  Brian also previosly served as a member of the elected Steering Committee of the Real Estate Housing and Land Use Community of the D.C. Bar. Brian is also an active member of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and serves on several ALTA committees. Brian is also a member of the District of Columbia Bar and Maryland State Bar Association.. Brian received his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School in 2004, and a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001.

A former commercial real estate property manager and consultant, Jennifer Jones is a Shareholder in Polsinelli's DC office who advises domestic and international clients on various leasing-related intricacies related to big box and in-line retail leases, multi-floor and full building office and industrial leases. She negotiates multi-million dollar purchase and sale agreements for commercial properties and portfolio deals, providing legal advice related to each step of the acquisition, development, leasing management and disposition of real property.. Jones has represented private equity real estate investment firms in multiple states, asset managers for office and industrial buildings, department store chains and national retailer developers. She has experience negotiating the redevelopment of shopping centers and other multi-use developments, including complex redevelopment-related lease amendments with grocery stores, anchor tenants, restaurants and movie theater chains.