Atty. Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles

Atty. Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles

Christopher Sickles is an associate in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Chris’s practice encompasses a variety of transactional real estate matters, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of commercial assets across the country.

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About Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles at a glance

Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles is a real estate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at William & Mary Law School (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Sickles is an associate in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, DC office
  • Chris’s practice encompasses a variety of transactional real estate matters, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of commercial assets across the country
  • Chris has represented clients in a wide array of real estate matters across asset phases and classes, including retail, office, mixed use, multifamily residential, industrial, and special uses such as laboratories and senior housing
  • He has also assisted clients, including investors, lenders, and developers, with redevelopment and other tax credit incentivized projects, including those involving historic and new market tax credits

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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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Where is Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles's law office located?
Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles handle?
Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles go to law school?
Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
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What awards or recognition has Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles received?
Christopher A. "Chris" Sickles's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

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Education

J.D.
William & Mary Law School
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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