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Aaron G. Sokolow
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Biography
Aaron has litigated, argued, and tried landlord and tenant and real estate cases before judges and juries in the District of Columbia Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Appeals sitting en banc, Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Rental Housing Commission. A graduate of Tufts University and American University’s Washington College of Law, Aaron advises clients on a wide array of landlord and tenant and real estate matters. His advice helps clients balance the costs and benefits of a particular approach to find a resolution that makes business sense for them.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Battino & Sokolow PLLC
1213 33rd St NW, Washington, DC, 20007
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Aaron G. Sokolow's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Ursula | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Landlord
Outstanding! At my first meeting with Attorney Sokolow , I was informed of the different avenues my case might take. Attorney Soklolow and his staff kept me informed on every detail related to my case. I needed an attorney who knew Landlord and Tenant Laws for the District of Columbia. I had a t...
Posted by Deborah | February 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Landlord
Best choice ever and money well spent. He carefully listed to my concern and provided several options. When I was in doubt, best practice was used. Great decision.
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smooth Eviction Experience
First time dealing with a non-paying tenant as a property owner in DC. Aaron walked me through the process and potential pitfalls on the phone, and handled all filings and appearances in a professional manner. The case and actual eviction went about as smoothly as such things can go.
Posted by Stacey | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Consistent, reliable, knowledgable
I appreciate an attorney that spends time in court but still has time for his clients. Aaron is responsive on email and it's nice to be able to pull up an old email to review what was discussed. He is reliable. He has been successful in getting several tenants evicted for me and got them on paymen...
Posted by Gail | April 28, 2015
great services
Very professional and kept me informed of the process every step of the way. I would rehire him for my next encounter with the court system.
Aaron G. Sokolow's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse this lawyer! He was opposing counsel on a landlord & tenant matter, where he zealously represented his client: being quick witted, knowledgeable, and worked strongly toward his case, while being civil to me in the process, even throughout our differences in the matter. He is a great advocate for his clients and I strongly recommend him to anyone looking for a landlord & tenant attorney!"
"I have been on opposite sides of lawsuits from Aaron on numerous occasions. Aaron is a zealous advocate for his clients; he tries to find amicable resolutions, to save his clients time and money."
"Aaron is an excellent lawyer. I would highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Washington DC Rising Stars 2017, Super Lawyers
2015
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
2014
Clients' Choice Award, AVVO
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Battino & Sokolow PLLC
2007 - 2013
Attorney, Law Office of Morris Battino
Associations
2018 - Present
Member of DC Superior Court Landlord and Tenant Working GroupMember
2007 - Present
District of Columbia Bar, Real Estate, Housing and Land Use Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Sterman v. D.C. Rental Housing Commission; 2023 D.C. App. LEXIS 119 * | 293 A.3d 393.
Verdict for Client Landlord
Hernandez v. Banks, 84 A.3d 543 (D.C. 2014)
Hernandez v. Banks, 65 A.3d 59 (D.C. 2013)
Banks v. E. Sav. Bank, 8 A.3d 1239 (D.C. 2010)
Education
2006
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Tufts University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Lunch with Lawyers
DC Landlord and Tenant Law and Evictions
2014
DC Superior Court L&T Mediation Roundtable
Landlord and Tenant Mediation
Publications
2016
NPR: Morning Edition
Landlords Need To Get Paid, Too
2015
DC Urban Turf
Can You Sell Your Right of First Refusal?
2015
Washington Post
How to break your lease easily — and minimize fees
2015
Washingtonian Magazine
Can Your Landlord Stop You From Smoking Pot?
2013
The Legal Times
Court Strikes 1892 Case Law on Contracts with Mentally Ill
2012
The Legal Times
D.C. Appeals Court Weighs Change to 1892 Precedent
2011
The National Law Journal
Housing Conditions Calendar creates a new forum for tenants
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to evicted somebody from my rental unit in Washington DC that never had a lease or agreement?
09 Feb 2018
Q&A
Can a month-to-month lease (following lease expiration) require a tenant to give 60 days notice in DC?
23 Jan 2018
Q&A
Rules of Evidence for text messages in small claims court?
09 Nov 2017