David L. Carl

Of Counsel, Ryan Law, Washington, DC
- Counsels clients with property tax controversies in the District of Columbia.
- Negotiates property valuation settlements in mediation and arbitrations hearings, and litigates judicial appeals.
- Handles tax exemption applications and litigation for religious, educational, and charitable organizations.
Principal Broker and General Counsel, The Columbia Company
- Oversees the management and operation of an independent real estate brokerage serving Washington, DC and Maryland, ensuring office and agent compliance with state, federal and board regulations.
- Supervises all agent and real estate transactions, including advising on and reviewing terms for negotiations, contracts, advertisements and related matters.
- Serves as a consultant and expert witness in litigation matters related to real estate.

Principal and General Counsel, AdvantEdge Development
- Negotiated, drafted and reviewed all contracts, including options and acquisition documents, construction and permanent financing commitments, private equity placement memoranda and investment agreements.
- Ensured governmental compliance, oversaw corporate structuring, and managed successful project bid proposal with the District of Columbia government agencies.
Associate Attorney, DLA Piper
- Represented clients in a variety of corporate and financial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, debt financings, venture capital transactions, and other general corporate matters.
- Focused on initial public offerings, private equity and venture capital sectors.
- Assisted emerging growth companies with business relationships, organizational structuring, raising investment capital, and capital formation.

Areas of Expertise

Property Tax

District of Columbia International School, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Tufts University Black Alumni Association, President
Banneker City Little League, Board of Directors
Bruce Griffey Scholarship Fund, Board of Directors