Marc A Borbely

Marc A Borbely

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant

1115 Massachusetts Ave NW #300, Washington, DC

About Marc

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Landlord or Tenant 100%

I assist tenants in disputes with current or former landlords.

18 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 120-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

D.C. Tenants' Rights Center

1115 Massachusetts Ave NW #300, Washington, DC, 20005

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Marc A Borbely's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Effective and attentive legal help

Marc and his team were fantastic in helping me resolve a challenging collections situation. He was cognizant of my goals, receptive to my concerns, and attentive to important timelines. He quickly and decisively developed an effective plan, while also communicating the nuances of my case in a clear a...nd plain manner. Further, he was able to handle my case remotely, which made the whole process considerably easier. I am thrilled with the results he brought me and would absolutely recommend his office to any DC tenants in need of legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Highly Recommend Marc

Marc did an amazing job helping us with a difficult situation with our landlord. He was very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, and ultimately helped us get out of a stressful situation. Hiring Marc saved us time, money, and a lot of stress. Highly recommend him.

Posted by GC | October 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Excellent Lawyer! - A+

Marc was very patient, attentive, and clairvoyant on matters regarding a maintenance dispute with my landlord in DC. I would HIGHLY recommend Marc should you need a tenant advocate lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

TOPA

Marc stepped in to lead our apartment buildings TOPA process at a difficult time and we couldn't have asked for better leadership. He was responsive, solutions oriented, knowledgeable and always thoughtful about how best to proceed at each stage of the process. On top of his clear legal expertise, Ma...rc stood out for his personal approach and clear care for his clients. Our Tenants Association would highly recommend him.

Posted by Erin | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

What A Life Saver!

I found out that the apartment I lived in for 2.5 years was rent controlled and wasn’t registered with any governing body as a legal apartment. I was charged far in excess of the allowable rent for the apartment the entire time I lived there and was facing a judge that told me that rent control no lo...nger existed in DC so I didn’t really have a case. Enter: Marc Borbely. He’s a compassionate person who understood my struggle and put a thorough and amazing amount of work into meeting me where I was financially and helping me with every step of my case. As a black woman going up against white housing providers I truly didn’t expect much from this case, but I kept going anyway because I didn’t want the property owners to feel like they could get away with what was clearly shady and dishonest activity. I am so happy to have had Marc in my corner for this experience! In the end it all worked out and I know those property owners will think twice before being dishonest with their tenants again. I would work with Marc anytime!

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Marc A Borbely's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brendan Klaproth

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is an excellent attorney. His practice focusing on tenant rights is a great service to the residents of the District of Columbia. Working in the same building, I have had the opportunity to talk litigation strategy with Marc. He's a great attorney, and I highly recommend him to a tenant seeking representation."

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Aaron Sokolow

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Marc has been opposing counsel in multiple landlord and tenant disputes. He is well-versed in this area of law and excels at representing tenants."

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Steven Krieger

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Borbely is an excellent attorney and has the only private firm in DC that exclusively represents tenants. If you are a tenant and have unfortunately found yourself in some type of legal trouble, you won't go wrong with Mr. Borbely as your attorney."

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Dorene Haney

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is a zealous and knowledgeable advocate for tenants, well-known and respected in the DC Landlord-Tenant field. His DC Tenant Rights Center is a great resource for tenants in the District of Columbia."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Forster

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc has many years of experience in DC Landlord/Tenant court and conducts himself with a high level of professionalism and integrity. He also takes a novel approach to reduce his fees for lower-income clients."

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Patricia Lammi

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc is a passionate and talented attorney. He has subject matter expertise in landlord/tenant law, and I frequently turned to him for advice and help on my own landlord/tenant cases. I endorse this lawyer."

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Emilie Fairbanks

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Marc was easy to work with, we were able to resolve matters in ways that were beneficial to both of our clients. Marc works very hard for his clients and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a tenant choose him as their lawyer."

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Edward Cordone

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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William Cannon

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Aaron Sokolow

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Brendan Klaproth

Litigation lawyer

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Dorene Haney

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Patricia Lammi

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Emilie Fairbanks

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Howard C. Westwood Fellowship, Neighborhood Legal Services Program

2008

'I'll Be There' Award, D.C. Jobs with Justice

2008

Public Interest Fellowship, Fredrick B. Abramson Memorial Foundation

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Principal, D.C. Tenants' Rights Center

2008 - 2012

Staff Attorney, Neighborhoood Legal Services Program

Associations

2008 - Present

American Civil Liberties Union

Member

2008 - Present

Washington Council of Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2017 - 2019

District of Columbia Bar, Courts, Lawyers and the Administration of Justice Community

Co-chair

2016 - 2017

District of Columbia Bar, Practice Management Service Committee

Member

2013 - 2020

Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Member

2013 - 2014

District of Columbia Bar, Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Section

Landlord-Tenant Subcommittee Co-Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Highland Dwellings Together We Stand Legal Action Group vs. D.C. Housing Authority

Successful settlement.

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Education

2008

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Yale University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

2011 Annual Housing Policy Conference Public Housing Demolition or Disposition

Languages

French

German

English

Activity

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