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Atty. Carol Weld King

Atty. Carol Weld King

Carol Weld King is a Partner in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Development and Finance and Hospitality practices. Her practice focuses on transaction structuring, financing, acquisition, and development activities in the hospitality and lodging industry.

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About Carol Weld King at a glance

Carol Weld King is a real estate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Taft. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1986) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Leisure and Hospitality Law, Washington (D.C.) (2025). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carol Weld King is a Partner in the firm’s Commercial Real Estate Development and Finance and Hospitality practices
  • Her practice focuses on transaction structuring, financing, acquisition, and development activities in the hospitality and lodging industry
  • Ms. King has represented various owners, investors, developers, and lenders in a broad range of transactional work for hospitality and gaming, office, multifamily, mixed-use, and light industrial projects
  • She currently serves as principal counsel to several hotel equity funds and public and private corporations in connection with a series of hotel acquisitions, financings, and ground-up developments throughout the United States
  • She regularly counsels clients in capital markets transactions and has successfully led several recent real estate merger and acquisition transactions
  • In addition, Ms. King serves as principal transactional counsel to a prominent Native American tribe in connection with one of the country's largest gaming and hospitality projects
  • Over the last several years, she has participated in numerous structured finance transactions for a variety of real estate projects
  • Ms. King also represents several major real estate development companies and corporate clients, both locally and nationally, in a variety of land and office development projects
  • In 2014, Ms. King advised on Americas Lodging Investment Summit’s Development of the Year and Single Asset Transaction of the Year

Practice Areas Explained

Carol Weld King's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carol Weld King handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carol Weld King

Where is Carol Weld King's law office located?
Carol Weld King's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carol Weld King handle?
Carol Weld King focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Carol Weld King go to law school?
Carol Weld King earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Carol Weld King for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Carol Weld King received?
Carol Weld King's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Lawyer of the Year — Leisure and Hospitality Law, Washington (D.C.).

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1986
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Leisure and Hospitality Law, Washington (D.C.)
- 2025

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