David L. Carl DC Metro

Education

• J.D., The George Washington University Law School
• B.A., Tufts University

Professional Experience

Current

• 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.

Previous

• 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.