Real estate · Estate planning · ABCA matters

Practical legal guidance for your property, plans, and licenses.

Chevy Chase Law, PLLC helps individuals, families, and small businesses navigate real estate matters, estate planning, and Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) issues in Washington, D.C.—with clear explanations and focused, pragmatic counsel.

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Neighborhood firm — serving all of D.C.

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Located at 4225 Jenifer St NW, Washington, DC 20015 · Call (202) 656-4144.

Chevy Chase Law, PLLC

Led by Managing Member Earle Douglass, our firm focuses on real estate, estate planning, and ABCA-related matters in the District of Columbia.

Washington, D.C. · Law

Whether you are buying or selling a home, planning for your estate, or addressing D.C. alcoholic beverage or cannabis licensing and compliance questions, we emphasize clear explanations, measured strategy, and practical next steps.

Our aim is for every client to understand not only what will happen, but why.

Practice focus
Real estate · Estate planning · ABCA compliance

Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · By appointment

About the firm

A neighborhood practice for consequential matters.

Chevy Chase Law, PLLC is a Washington, D.C.–based law firm with a focused practice in real estate, estate planning, and Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) law. We work with clients who value both technical know-how and a lawyer who will take the time to explain what is happening and why.

How we work

Legal issues involving your home, your legacy, or your license to do business are often time-sensitive and personal. We believe you deserve counsel that is calm, organized, and accessible, without sacrificing rigor or attention to detail.

Plain-language advice. We translate legal issues into concrete choices and timelines, whether in a contract, a will, or an ABCA order.
Right-sized engagement. From a quick document review to ongoing representation, we tailor our scope to your needs.
Practical strategy. We focus on solutions that protect your interests and keep matters moving, in and out of government agencies.
Respect for your time. Prompt responses, clear expectations, and simple next steps.

Earle Douglass

Managing Member, Chevy Chase Law, PLLC

As Managing Member of Chevy Chase Law, PLLC, Earle Douglass concentrates his practice on real estate, estate planning, and ABCA-related matters in the District of Columbia. He advises homeowners, landlords, tenants, small businesses, and licensees on transactions, planning documents, regulatory compliance, and property-related disputes.

Clients appreciate his steady demeanor, organized approach, and willingness to walk through documents and options line by line when needed. Earle’s goal is to ensure every client understands the path forward—and what to expect at each step.

Office: 4225 Jenifer St NW, Washington, DC 20015

Phone: (202) 656-4144

Email: Earle@ChevyChase.Law

Practice areas

Where we focus our attention.

Our practice is intentionally concentrated. We work primarily on matters involving real estate, estate planning, and D.C. alcoholic beverage and cannabis licensing and compliance.

Residential

Residential Real Estate Transactions

Review and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, addenda, and related documents for buyers and sellers of D.C. homes and condominiums.

Contract review · Risk spotting · Coordination with agents and title

Commercial

Commercial Leases & Property

Counsel for small businesses and property owners on commercial leasing, renewals, amendments, and issues that arise during the life of the lease.

Lease negotiation · Assignment & subletting · Early termination

Estate Planning

Estate Planning for Individuals & Families

Thoughtful planning to help you document your wishes and protect the people and property that matter most, with clear, readable documents.

Wills · Trusts · Powers of attorney · Advance directives

ABCA

ABCA Licensing & Compliance

Guidance for licensees and applicants navigating D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) regulations, including licensing, compliance, and board matters.

Licensing strategy · Compliance questions · Board and OIC-related issues

Landlord–Tenant

Landlord–Tenant & Property Disputes

Early-stage assessment of disputes involving leases, property conditions, and money owed, with a focus on negotiation and risk management.

Residential & small commercial · Notices · Settlement discussions

Advisory

General Counsel for Owners & Businesses

Ongoing, as-needed advice for owners, small investors, and closely held businesses who want a single point of contact for property, planning, and licensing questions.

On-call guidance · Document review · Long-term strategy

Resources

Starting with a clear picture.

We believe informed clients make better decisions. Chevy Chase Law can provide overviews, checklists, and tailored memos to help you understand your options in real estate matters, estate planning, and ABCA issues before you sign or respond.

Typical resource topics

While every matter is different, many clients find it helpful to see the process mapped out in writing. Upon engagement, we can prepare concise, situation-specific documents, such as:

Purchase and sale contract “issue maps” highlighting key provisions.
Lease review summaries for residential and commercial tenants.
Estate planning summaries that explain how your documents work together.
Checklists and timelines for ABCA licensing or compliance steps.
Outlines of likely timelines and milestones for your matter.

These materials are prepared for clients as part of our legal services; they are not generic forms or one-size-fits-all templates.

Contact

Request a consultation.

Please note that contacting Chevy Chase Law, PLLC does not create an attorney–client relationship. Do not send confidential information until we have confirmed that we can represent you.

Firm details

Address

4225 Jenifer St NW
Washington, DC 20015

Phone &

Tel: (202) 656-4144

Earle@ChevyChase.Law

Office hours

Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
By appointment only

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