Top Business Lawyers in Washington | 304 available
304 Business lawyers are available in Washington, District of Columbia, including Paul S Thaler, Peter Bloom, Peter Daniel Antonoplos, and Peter Glazer. These lawyers are rated between 3.6/5 to 4.0/5 and 43% provide free consultation.
Business legal matters in Washington, DC typically resolve within 3 to 18 months, with more complex disputes taking longer.
Washington Court Backlog
Estimated active business case backlog ranges from 50 (low) to 250 (high), reflecting fluctuating court and administrative caseloads.
Business Washington Filing Volume
Monthly new business case filings are estimated between 30 and 90, based on recent public court data.
Business Case Outcomes
Resolution rates are generally higher in pre-litigation (40%) and decrease through post-filing (30%) and trial (15%), indicating most cases settle early.
1402 Meridian Pl. NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20010
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Administrative Law, Litigation
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.
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“I had an unusually complicated property transfer situation. Richard Bianco and his team had the know”
401 9th St NW Ste 1000 , Washington , District of Columbia 20004
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Civil , Collections, Consumer Fraud, Contracts, Corporate , Debtor/Creditor Rights, Insurance , Lender , Real Estate , Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Business
1604 15th St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20009
Practice Areas: Business
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“I have worked with and against Rebecca in highly contentious matters. She is without doubt the lawyer you want beside you in the trenches. She brings insight and wisdom to tough ca…”
1629 K St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006
Practice Areas: Tax, Business, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills
Ms. Priya Prakash Royal, Esq., LL.M., MBA is an established tax and estate planning attorney focusing her practice in in tax law, trusts and estates, and business law. She is the founder and Managing Attorney of the Royal Law Firm PLLC which has practices in the District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and California. She was one of the first pioneers of operating a multi jurisdictional virtual law firm and has developed a robust practice representing clients effectively, efficiently, and securely globally.. In addition to being retained as legal counsel, she has served as an expert witness, has been published in trade journals and is a recognized speaker. She also brings an audit-proof perspective to tax planning and strategy as a former IRS Estate Tax Attorney.. She has structured estate and gift plans with Wills, living wills, powers of attorney and revocable trusts. She also has a sophistated estate planning practice with charitable planning, endowment agreements, irrevocable trusts such as life insurance trusts, charitable and grantor retained interest trusts and counseled clients on various tools including business succession planning to minimize estate and gift tax. She has successfully disputed additional assessments by federal and state taxing authorities involving complex income and estate tax issues.. Ms. Royal is a recognized speaker and author, has held and holds leadership positions in multiple bar associations, and has been named Rising Star in 2021 by Super Lawyers.. She devotes significant time to pro bono service and on legal education. She also mentors law students, serves on the advisory board of a film and animation non-profit, Project Twenty1, and was instrumental in developing a nonprofit focused on narrowing the wealth gap, Powerful Progress.. She has provided pro bono services through various charitable organizations, including, Pro Bono Partnership, Partners for Women and Justice (helping victims of domestic abuse) and the Animal Legal Defense Fund (preventing cruelty to animals).. She resides in Northern Virginia, and actively practices in all five jurisdictions where she is admitted, including DC and MD. Originally from New Jersey and having resided in Pennsylvania through law school at Villanova, she continues to maintain and develop a strong client base in NY, NJ, and PA also. The Royal Law Firm has offices in DC, NYC, and CA. Client meetings are by appointment only and meetings can be scheduled at any of our office locations (DC, Brooklyn, San Francisco) and at the Bar Association conference centers. Conference room access also in New Jersey (New Brunswick), Philadelphia, and Manhattan.
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“I endorse this lawyer.”
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“My partner and I worked with Royal Law Firm on our estate plan. Priya, Jessie, and the team were very knowledgeable, patient, and transparent throughout the process. We initially i…”
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20004
Practice Areas: Business
The Glazer Law Firm PLLC represents many businesses in the San Antonio, Texas and Metro Washington, DC areas, much like an outside general counsel, providing advice and counsel in forming and structuring companies, drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, advising companies on transactional matters, and handling other general business concerns. Discover the value and confidence of a relationship with an experienced business lawyer. Every business should know a lawyer, but not every lawyer knows business.
1725 DeSales Street, N.W. , Washington , District of Columbia 20036
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate, Real Estate, Construction & Development
Peter D. Antonoplos, a native of Washington, D.C. received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Denison University in 1998. In 2001 Mr. Antonoplos received his Juris Doctor from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law where he was a member of the Catholic University Law Review. In 2010 Mr. Antonoplos received his Masters in Law in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, where he focused on business planning and partnership tax matters. Mr. Antonoplos also holds an MBA for Yale University School of Management.As a corporate and tax attorney, Mr. Antonoplos began his career with the law firm of Baise & Miller, P.C. (now part of Kilpatrick and Stockton, LLP) where Mr. Antonoplos was an associate in the firm’s corporate law practices. Early in his career, Mr. Antonoplos represented clients negotiating credit facilities, commercial loans and purchase and sale of businesses. In addition, Mr. Antonoplos represented technology companies in corporate matters relating to merger and acquisitions and employment issues. Following his tenure with Baise & Miller, Mr. Antonoplos was a founding member of Shaffer, Bock & Antonoplos, PLLC where his legal talents focused on issues related to the development of residential and commercial real estate and corporate law. In 2007 Mr. Antonoplos joined the Wall Street firm of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, LLP as an Of Counsel, where he was a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Environmental practice groups. Mr. Antonoplos represented commercial landlords and tenants in negotiating and drafting of commercial lease agreements and international clients investing in foreign development dollars in domestic real estate projects. Mr. Antonoplos also routinely represented high net worth families in sale of business transactions and partnership disputes. Mr. Antonoplos’ practice focuses on corporate, tax and real estate matters. Mr. Antonoplos has assisted business owners in corporate organization, reorganization and restructuring, contract negotiations, real estate acquisitions, intellectual property matters, employee relations, and with a host of other business issues. Mr. Antonoplos routinely assist business owners to navigate sensitive business issues involving commercial lending, bankruptcy filings and sale and purchase of distressed businesses. In addition, Mr. Antonoplos represents both lenders and developers in connection with the negotiation and closing of residential, commercial, construction, acquisition and development loans involving office buildings, condominiums, and hotels. Mr. Antonoplos is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia in 2004 and New York State in 2002 and Maryland in 2010. Mr. Antonoplos routinely lectures on real estate and corporate law issues in Washington, DC and New York. Mr. Antonoplos lives in North West Washington, D.C. He is an avid chess player and motorcycle enthusiast.
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“Highly attentive and efficient trust and estate services. Antonoplos & Associates made the process s”
“I recently worked with Mr. Antonoplos on a hotly contested matter. I was impressed by his creativity and intuition, and would not hesitate to recommend him to a potential client.”
“Timid. Did not aggressively represent. Did not effectively communicate with me. Billed excessivelyMariaHe is a terrible lawyer and very tricky. Don't listen to him at all since his…”
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