Atty. David M. Hornstein

Atty. David M. Hornstein

David Hornstein is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group. He works with a range of clients, from developers to public housing authorities, on affordable housing transactions.

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About David M. Hornstein at a glance

David M. Hornstein is a real estate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 2016) and University of Maryland (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Hornstein is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group
  • He works with a range of clients, from developers to public housing authorities, on affordable housing transactions
  • My focusI work with clients on a variety of affordable housing transactions, and I focus my practice on obtaining regulatory approvals from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), as well as other federal, state, and local agencies

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Hornstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Hornstein 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 David M. Hornstein's law office located?
David M. Hornstein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Hornstein handle?
David M. Hornstein focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did David M. Hornstein go to law school?
David M. Hornstein earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (B.A.).
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What awards or recognition has David M. Hornstein received?
David M. Hornstein's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 2016
B.A.
University of Maryland
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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