Atty. Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office for the firm's Mid-Atlantic Transactions group. Ms.
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Sophia Chen is a real estate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (2018) and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar (2020). Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2018) and Wellesley College (—, 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Hot List, Lawyers of Color, 2023 (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sophia Chen is a real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office for the firm's Mid-Atlantic Transactions group
- Ms. Chen concentrates her practice on commercial real estate law, which includes development matters, acquisition and disposition, joint venture agreements, retail and office leasing, management and financing
- As a member of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Transactions group, Ms. Chen represents major institutional investors, commercial developers, insurance companies and investment companies in connection with their local and national real estate investments, including the acquisition and financing of office buildings, shopping centers, hotels and other investment-grade properties
- Her experience also includes commercial finance involving construction and permanent real estate loans, as well as representing developers and equity investors in connection with preferred and standard equity investments in real estate projects
- Ms. Chen is also experienced in hospitality law, including hotel management agreements, restaurant agreements and general hotel operation matters nationwide
- She also represents landlords and tenants in leases of office and retail assets nationwide
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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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