$ 120-250 per hour
Marc A Borbely
About Marc
Biography
Marc has represented thousands of tenants in the District of Columbia. For the last ten years, he has supervised the legal team at the D.C. Tenants’ Rights Center, a private law firm that he founded with the mission of providing high-quality, low-cost legal services to tenants in the District of Columbia. Marc has grown the firm to now include a dedicated team of five attorneys, all of whom focus exclusively on representing D.C. tenants. Marc and his team pride themselves on delivering high value to all clients, paying careful attention to their budgets. The D.C. Tenants’ Rights Center’s services include everything from one-time phone consultations, to full representation in court. Before opening the D.C. Tenants’ Rights Center, Marc represented tenants as a staff attorney at Neighborhood Legal Services Program from 2008 to 2012. Since 2011, he has volunteered with the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center as an “expert mentor” in the area of D.C. landlord-tenant law. He holds a B.S. in biochemistry from Yale University and a law degree from the U.D.C. David A. Clarke School of Law. He is admitted to practice law before the D.C. Superior Court, the D.C. Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Marc is the proud father of two children.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Landlord or Tenant
100%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
D.C. Tenants' Rights Center
1115 Massachusetts Ave NW #300, Washington, DC, 20005
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Case Results (43)
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Showing 11 - 15 of 61 reviews | Landlord & Tenant
Posted by Amy | June 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
My life was easier after he was hired!
My daughter is renting in DC, and I am in CA, it is challenging to navigate tenets rights in another state. Marc was so great to work with, we had an initial zoom, and he took it from there! Everything worked out in our favor.
Posted by Thomas | April 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Phenomenal Attorney, 10/10 Experience
Marc recently helped to settle a rent control dispute with former landlords, and our experience was fantastic. Marc did a phenomenal job helping us understand our legal options through a great deal of research and attention to detail, but he also was excellent in negotiating a favorable settlement wh...
Posted by Delali | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Ten out of Five Stars--An Amazing Attorney!
Marc was just the attorney I needed to walk me through the fire. With Marc as my attorney, I was able to focus on my mental health healing and move on with my life after my apartment fire. He is knowledgeable, patient, courteous, and effective. I highly recommend Marc and his team for all your ...
Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Professional and personable and gets the job done
Marc helped me with some nasty lease termination problems I’d been having as a tenant. He was incredibly thorough, did a ton of research and came back with plenty of avenues for us to pursue. By the end of it, Marc had gotten me out of what I thought was a hairy situation, handled all the communicati...
Posted by Joan | March 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
TOPA
Marc is amazing! Thorough, knowledgeable, responsive and pleasant. We had a very complicated TOPA deal that required Marc to be on top of deadlines, paperwork and legal theories. As result of Marc's hard work, we were able to buy the house we had rented for five years. Marc's work ethic is incredible...
Marc A Borbely's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal 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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 UnionMember
2008 - Present
Washington Council of LawyersMember
2008 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2017 - 2019
District of Columbia Bar, Courts, Lawyers and the Administration of Justice CommunityCo-chair
2016 - 2017
District of Columbia Bar, Practice Management Service CommitteeMember
2013 - 2020
Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.Member
2013 - 2014
District of Columbia Bar, Real Estate, Housing and Land Use SectionLandlord-Tenant Subcommittee Co-Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Highland Dwellings Together We Stand Legal Action Group vs. D.C. Housing Authority
Successful settlement.
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do landlords need to put tenant security deposit in escrow even if lease is less than 12 months?
01 Nov 2019
Q&A
How can I sue my landlord if he forged my signature.
15 Oct 2019
Q&A
Can I break my lease given the following circumstance, or will I face a lawsuit?
09 Oct 2018