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Kenneth L. Samuelson
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Commercial real estate in good times and bad, including bankruptcies DC, MD & VA
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Robert Beatson II
July 18, 2019
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.
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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
Video Conferencing
- FaceTime
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
We work-on fixed fee arrangements for certain types of tasks.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- District of Columbia
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- Maryland
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- New York
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- Virginia
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Founder
- Samuelson Law, LLC
Education
- The University of Michigan Law School
- J.D.
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- University of Pittsburgh
- B.A.
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude ; Dean's Lists Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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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.
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- Virginia State Bar # 88541
- Member
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- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
- Member
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- District of Columbia State Bar
- Member
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- Maryland State Bar
- Member
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- American Inns of Court, D.C. Chapter (Bankruptcy)
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- American Bar Association
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- Activities: former member of the governing Council of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
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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.
Publications
Articles & 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
- More on Condo/Hotel and Other Mixed-Use Workouts
- American Bar Association
- 2011
- Title Problems that Only a Bankruptcy Court Can Solve
- 2012
- Update: LLCs and LLPs in Bankruptcy
- 2013
Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
- 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.
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