Steven Daniel Soto

Steven Daniel Soto

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Real estate Lawyer at Gaithersburg, MD
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Litigation

8923 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD

About Steven

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

Act as Plaintiff or Defense Counsel in real estate or contract related litigation.

20 years

50%
Real Estate 50%

Oversee all aspects of Real Estate transactions including, intake, title search, title examination, processing, settlement and post-settlement.Act as lead attorney for multi-million dollar commercial real estate transactions typically involving contract drafting, negotiation of terms, loan drafting, recordation, 1031 exchange compliance, State Department approval under the Foreign Missions Act, FIRPTA & State Withholdings, and escrow creation.

20 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 8 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 19 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Steven D. Soto Attorney at Law

8923 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877-1308

Law Offices of Steven Daniel Soto

8923 Shady Grove Court, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877-1308

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Steven Daniel Soto's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rob | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Amazing Real Estate Lawyer

I hired Steven Soto's Law Firm for a real estate contract dispute. Within a short period of time, we had a resolution. Mr. Soto was able to write a demand letter to obtain a full refund of my deposit , and get me out of the contract. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, professional, and prompt. I... highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2012 | Real Estate

able real estate attorney

Competent, courteous, and efficient, Mr. Soto ably handled my simple real estate legal needs within days, keeping me informed throughout the process.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2012

Best of the Best!

Worth every penny! I would definitely use Mr. Soto again. Hands down, he is the best of the best.

Posted by Brad | December 26, 2011 | Real Estate

Great Attorney

Steve has closed countless purchases for my clients and has handled my personal real estate matters. He is extremely knowledgeable and easy to work with. He explains complicated matters in a way that does not make you feel that he is arrogant. His support staff is equally good and make the entire ...process hassle free.

Posted by David | August 11, 2011 | Real Estate

Real Estate

I am a client of Steve Soto and offer this review: Steve handled a complicated and difficult buyer/ seller issue with professionalism. He suggested an approach to remedy both the buyer and the seller, assisted in the discussions, prepared documents and settled the matter quickly and professionally.

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Real estate lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steven is the consummate professional, and has the right combination of zeal, knowledge and skill to accomplish his client's objectives. I highly recommend this attorney to any potential client."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Highest Honors, George Washington Law School

Work Experience

2006 - Present

In House Counsel, Evergreen Settlement Company, Inc.

2006 - Present

Attorney, Steven D. Soto, Attorney at Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2006 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2006 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2015

George Washington University National Law Center

LLM

2005

George Washington University National Law Center

Juris Doctorate

2002

Rutgers University, School of Business

BS & BA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Realtor Expo

TRID

2010

EVERGREEN: RESPA 2010: Defined.

Changes to the RESPA GFE/HUD1 in 2010

2010

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

2009

WEI MORTGAGE: RESPA 2010: Defined.

Changes to the RESPA GFE/HUD1 in 2010

2009

ReMax Seasonal Conference

Short Sales, Beginning to End

Languages

English

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