Samuelson Law, LLC is a boutique commercial real estate and bankruptcy law firm serving clients across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Specializing in complex real estate transactions, distressed property matters, and business restructuring, the firm stands out for its big-law experience delivered through a flexible, virtual practice model. Founder Ken Samuelson brings over 30 years of experience as lead counsel, representing a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, lenders, developers, and startups.
The firm adopts a pragmatic approach aimed at achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation and settlement, though it is fully equipped to litigate when necessary. With a focus on commercial real estate and technology sectors, Samuelson Law is particularly adept at handling multi-state transactions, workouts, bankruptcies, and entity restructurings. The firm offers flexible fee arrangements, including fixed and partially contingent fees, and serves lenders, creditors, property owners, investors, tenants, and tech companies.
Services Offered
- Commercial real estate transactions including contracts, leases, and loan documents
- Ground leases and land use agreements
- Construction, operating, and reciprocal easement agreements
- LLC formation and structuring
- Commercial real estate workouts, modifications, and forbearance agreements
- Bankruptcy representation including Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 filings
- Single asset real estate bankruptcies
- Commercial foreclosure and eviction proceedings
- LLC member disputes and business divorces
- Commercial landlord-tenant litigation
- Real estate acquisitions, sales, and portfolio transactions
- Financing and refinancing including acquisition and construction loans
- Municipal bond issuance representation
- Technology transactions including joint development, teaming, and subcontract agreements
- Licensing, employment, non-compete, and confidentiality agreements
- Outsourcing agreements and facilities sharing arrangements
- Buy-outs and restructuring of commercial real estate entities
- Representation in administrative hearings and appeals
- Drafting and negotiation of commercial leases and subleases
- Sovereign immunity and embassy-related real estate matters
Samuelson Law serves clients throughout Washington DC metropolitan area, including specific counties and cities in Maryland and Northern Virginia. The firm is fluent in handling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters and offers services in English. Ken Samuelson is admitted to practice in DC, MD, NY, and VA, and before multiple U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts.
