Considered counsel for your property, your plans, and your license.
Chevy Chase Law, PLLC helps individuals, families, and local businesses navigate real estate, commercial contracts and disputes, estate planning, and D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration matters — with plain explanations and steady, pragmatic advice.
A neighborhood practice for consequential matters.
Earle Douglass
Earle concentrates his practice on real estate, commercial contracts and disputes, estate planning, and ABCA-related matters in the District of Columbia, advising homeowners, landlords, tenants, local business owners, and licensees on transactions, agreements, and disputes.
- Office
- 4225 Jenifer St NW, Washington, DC 20015
- Phone
- (202) 656-4144
- Earle@ChevyChase.Law
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.
Where we focus our attention.
A good part of that focus is the local business owner — drafting and reviewing the contracts you sign, renewing or renegotiating the lease you operate under, and resolving disputes before they become expensive ones.
Commercial Leases & Renewals
Counsel for business owners and property owners at every stage of a commercial lease — new leases, renewal negotiations, rent and CAM disputes, assignment and subletting, and early termination.
Contract Drafting & Review
Vendor agreements, service contracts, licensing agreements, independent contractor agreements, and the day-to-day paperwork a business runs on — drafted or reviewed so the terms actually protect you.
Business Dispute Resolution
Contract breaches, partner and vendor disputes, and disagreements with landlords or tenants — handled with an eye toward the fastest reasonable resolution, in negotiation, mediation, or litigation when it's warranted.
General Counsel for Local Businesses
Ongoing, as-needed advice for owners and closely held businesses who want a single point of contact for contracts, leasing, employment questions, and the legal decisions that come up in the course of running a business.
ABCA Licensing & Compliance
Guidance for licensees and applicants navigating D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration regulations, including licensing and board matters.
Residential Real Estate
Review and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, addenda, and related documents for buyers and sellers of D.C. homes and condominiums.
Landlord–Tenant Disputes
Early-stage assessment of disputes involving leases, property conditions, and money owed, with a focus on negotiation and risk management.
Estate Planning
Thoughtful planning to help you document your wishes and protect the people and property that matter most, with clear, readable documents.
Starting with a clear picture.
We believe informed clients make better decisions. Upon engagement, we can prepare concise, situation-specific documents, such as:
- Commercial lease renewal summaries — key terms, rent changes, and negotiation points.
- Contract "issue maps" for vendor, service, and licensing agreements before you sign.
- 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.
These materials are prepared for clients as part of our legal services — not generic forms. If you'd like to know whether your issue is a good fit for the firm, the first step is a brief consultation.
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Not sure where to start?
Ask our assistant a general question about our practice areas and how we work — it can point you in the right direction, but it can't advise on your specific situation. For that, call or email Earle directly.