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54 Years of experience
Bankruptcy, Real Estate Law, Business Law...
District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Virginia
Biography
Commercial real estate transactions, litigation and bankruptcy, and trade secrets, including Chapters 7's and 11's, single asset real estate cases, loan and lease workouts, foreclosure defenses, eviction defenses, refinancings, sale-leasebacks, LLC operating agreements, and LLC member disputes. Focusing in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Mortgages
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Foreclosure Defense
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Landlord Rights, Tenants' Rights
Additional Practice Area
Trade Secrets
Ratings and Reviews by Peers
Rating: 10 
Excellent business law, bankruptcy law, and commercial real estate law knowledge and practical skills in analyzing and structuring transactions to meet individual and business client needs.
Excellent business law, bankruptcy law, and commercial real estate law knowledge and practical skills in analyzing and structuring transactions to meet individual and business client needs. 
Reviews by Clients
Friendly, knowledgeable, and honest
I called about a potential legal dispute, and while I ultimately did not have grounds for suit, Kenneth was still very patient and forthcoming. He even suggested a handy fix to my problems as a tenant! He even refused to take my payment, and I think that speaks highly to his honesty.
About My Practice FAQs
Bankruptcy
Q: How do you (Kenneth L. Samuelson) help clients decide which chapter of bankruptcy is right for them?
A: Business owners frequently ask whether they should file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 11. Some issues to consider: (a) whether the existing business is salvageable, and can prosper, with the relief a Chapter 11 can provide, including whether the principals can, and are willing to, raise any funds necessary to do so, including paying critical vendors and the attorneys' fees and other costs of a Chapter 11, and overcome creditor objections; (b) whether the principals can feasibly start a new business that is different enough, from the existing business, that it will not have successor liability for the debts of the existing business; and (c) whether the principals have personal guaranties for the existing business or are subject to clawbacks.
Real Estate Law
Q: Do you (Kenneth L. Samuelson) focus on any particular types of real estate deals or disputes?
A: We focus upon distressed or troubled commercial real estate, including the LLC member disputes that such properties engender.
Q: [Litigation] Do you (Kenneth L. Samuelson) favor an aggressive approach, or do you prioritize negotiation and settlement?
A: Litigation is expensive in terms of costs, time, and emotions and may lead to bankruptcy. Furthermore, often, at the outset, clients are emotionally involved and eager to fight; but, after about 2 months, tire of the battle and take a more business-like view of the situation. Therefore, we start with, and are always open to, negotiation and compromise. However, Ken Samuelson was an assistant attorney general; therefore, we have successfully litigated when negotiation and offers of compromise fail. Nevertheless, each case is different; therefore, past successes are no indication of what may happen in future cases.
Q: Do you (Kenneth L. Samuelson) have connections to other professionals who can assist with your real estate matters?
A: Ken Samuelson has been active in the American Bar Association and other attorney organizations. Therefore, when this firm needs help for depth or for specialized practice areas or locales, it can bring-in numerous attorneys and law firms, from across the country, with whom Ken has already worked.
Video Conferencing
FaceTime
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Skype
Zoom
Fees
Credit Cards Accepted Only PayPal, Visa and MasterCard
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information We work-on fixed fee arrangements for certain types of tasks.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
Maryland
New York
Virginia
Languages
English:
Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Founder
Samuelson Law, LLC
Education
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude ; Dean's Lists Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors: Magna Cum Laude ; Dean's Lists Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Awards
Top Attorneys in Washington,DC
SuperLawyers, Inc.
Washington D.C. and Baltimore's Top Rated Lawyers"
Legal Leaders
Who's Who in American Law
Marquis
Who's Who in Washington
Tiber
AV preeminent 5.0 out of 5
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
Litigation Counsel of America
Member
Activities: Gave a program, on motions, at a conference in New York.
Activities: Gave a program, on motions, at a conference in New York.
Virginia State Bar
# 88541
Member
American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Member
District of Columbia State Bar
Member
Maryland State Bar
Member
American Inns of Court, D.C. Chapter (Bankruptcy)
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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Activities: former member of the governing Council of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
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Activities: former member of the governing Council of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Publications
Disposing of Excess Real Estate
NACORE Corporate Real Estate Executive
Does a Lease Mean What It Says?
D.C. Building Industry Association Pipeline
Practice Checklist for Drafting Leases III
ALI-ABA
The Retail Lease: What to Look for, Bargain for
Legal Times
To Foreign Purchasers Of U.S. Real Estate - You May Not Be Allowed To Keep It
Core Compass
Speaking Engagements
How Lawyers Can Mess-Up Transactions, Washington, DC
Harvard Business School Club of Washington, DC
Buying Assets Out of Bankruptcy
American Inns of Court
2010
2010
More on Condo/Hotel and Other Mixed-Use Workouts
American Bar Association
2011
2011
Title Problems that Only a Bankruptcy Court Can Solve
2012
Update: LLCs and LLPs in Bankruptcy
2013
Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. How can I file a sub-judgment in a case involving ongoing fraud after a questionable foreclosure auction in Maryland?
A: I don't think that you mean "sub-judgment". Check the definitions in Google and in AI. Maybe, it's just shorthand or reference that the Court clerk used. Given the kind of money that you are talking about, I recommend that (a) you check with the clerk; and (b) give the case name and number, to this firm or another on Justia's list for your question, to check it out in the Court's file in your case. You should act fast because you may be under some court or common law deadlines to do something.
Q. Can I terminate my lease due to undisclosed parking issues causing panic attacks after a virtual tour?
A: I recommend that you give your Maryland-barred attorney (a) a copy of your lease for him/her to review that termination clause, and any force majeure clause and any other applicable clauses therein; (b) a description of the "panic attacks" and the effects thereof upon your ability to use the property; (c) if you have it, a copy of the "viewing" you received before you signed the lease; and (d) a description of any other legal and practical issues involved. I also recommend that you do so right away and, subject to that attorney's guidance, complain, to the landlord, right away.
Q. How to file a civil case to become sole heir to property in Virginia?
A: You need a probate attorney. I recommend Deb Matthews, in Alexandria, VA, at 703-548-3699.
Contact & Map
Samuelson Law, LLC
Washington DC
2020 Pennsylvania Ave NW
#417
Washington, DC 20006
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Telephone:
(202) 991-8800
Fax:
(240) 499-8939
Samuelson Law, LLC
Virginia
1405 S. Fern St.
Box #718
Arlington, VA 22202
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Telephone:
(202) 991-8800
Fax:
(240) 499-8939
Samuelson Law, LLC
Maryland
325 Ellington Blvd
Box #210
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Telephone:
(202) 991-8800
Fax:
(240) 499-8939
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