In 1978, nearly a century after its founding in Philadelphia, Ballard Spahr began its national expansion with the opening of an office in Washington, D.C. Today, our Washington office is one of the firm's largest, offering services in a wide range of regulatory, transactional, finance, and litigation matters.
Our D.C. attorneys handle issues facing regulated industries and represent clients across the country in matters involving energy and project finance, public finance and public-private partnerships, real estate, media law, mortgage banking, consumer financial services, government relations and federal lobbying, and tax.
Our real estate practice is widely regarded as one of the best in the region. We handle a variety of commercial and residential real estate matters representing developers, private equity providers, lenders, and commercial sellers and purchasers. Housing is a particular area of strength.
The firm's 2017 merger with First Amendment litigation powerhouse LSKS gave Ballard Spahr one of the largest and finest media law practices in the country. The following year, we welcomed a prominent lobbying and public policy group to the office, significantly expanding the federal capabilities of our well-known government relations practice. We were recently named 2020 Best Lawyers-U.S. News national Law Firm of the Year for First Amendment litigation.
Our litigators defend banks and corporations in matters involving federal and state consumer lending statutes. They also handle complex securities, UCC, civil rights, and employment litigation. Ballard Spahr's Washington, D.C. public finance team has been involved in scores of nationally prominent projects, from the expansion of public infrastructure to large-scale commercial development.
Our corporate attorneys are known for their work with investment management companies, SPACs, oil and gas funds, tax credits, and international master-feeder structures. Our mortgage banking team is based in Washington and advises clients on both the residential and commercial sides of the industry on regulatory, transactional, litigation, and enforcement matters. In the area of consumer financial services, we are noted for our strength in payment systems and Fintech transactions, regulatory compliance, product development, and cybersecurity.
At Ballard Spahr, we believe our clients are best served by innovative solutions that spring from varied viewpoints and perspectives. We are committed to creating a vibrant community where people of all backgrounds can thrive. The firm is ranked sixth in the nation for its percentage of female equity partners by The American Lawyer.
The D.C. office supports local affinity bar associations through sponsorships and job fair outreach to diverse law students. We take an active role in the civic life of our communities and pro bono service is a hallmark of the firm. Our Washington attorneys devote hundreds of hours to pro bono cases every year.
John D. Socknat, Managing Partner
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Take I-270 South to I-495 South. Follow signs for I-495 South/Northern Virginia/DC. Take exit 40 onto Cabin John Parkway toward Glen Echo. Continue onto Canal Road. Make a slight right onto Whitehurst Freeway and continue to K Street. Turn left onto 20th Street. Turn right onto L Street and make the first right onto 19th Street. The Millennium Building is at the intersection of 19th and K Streets. Parking garage* entrance is on 19th Street. Visitors are required to use valet parking. From garage, take elevator to the lobby level of the building (LL) and check in at the guard station. You will be asked for a photo ID, issued a visitor pass, and then be admitted to the 12th floor. Our receptionist will greet you.
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Take I-295 South/Baltimore/Washington Parkway toward Washington. Take the exit onto US-50 W/New York Avenue NE toward Washington. Continue onto Mt. Vernon Place, NW. Continue onto Massachusetts Avenue NW. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Avenue. At the second traffic circle, exit onto 19th Street. The Millennium Building is at the intersection of 19th and K Streets. Parking garage* entrance is on 19th Street. Visitors are required to use valet parking. From garage, take elevator to the lobby level of the building (LL) and check in at the guard station. You will be asked for a photo ID, issued a visitor pass, and then be admitted to the 12th floor. Our receptionist will greet you.
Take Route 66 East toward Washington. Follow 66 East over the Roosevelt Bridge. Stay in left-most lanes to E Street exit. Turn left on 18th Street NW, then turn left on K Street. Turn right on 20th Street, then right on L Street, then right on 19th Street. Parking garage* entrance is on 19th Street. Visitors are required to use valet parking. From garage, take elevator to the lobby level of the building (LL) and check in at the guard station. You will be asked for a photo ID, issued a visitor pass, and then be admitted to the 12th floor. Our receptionist will greet you.
Take I-395 North toward Washington, DC. Exit left to US-1 N. Follow signs for 14th Street/National Mall. Continue onto 14th Street NW. Turn left onto K Street. Turn right on 20th Street, then right on L Street, then right on 19th Street. Parking garage* entrance is on 19th Street. Visitors are required to use valet parking. From garage, take elevator to the lobby level of the building (LL) and check in at the guard station. You will be asked for a photo ID, issued a visitor pass, and then be admitted to the 12th floor. Our receptionist will greet you.
Take the Red line to Farragut North Metro Station. Once at Farragut North, follow exit signs for K Street. The Millennium Building is at the intersection of 19th and K Streets, with the main entrance on K Street. At the lobby, check in at the guards station. You will be asked for a photo ID, issued a visitor pass, and then be admitted to the 12th floor. Our receptionist will greet you.
Take the Orange, Silver, or Blue lines to Farragut West Metro Station. Once at Farragut West, follow exit signs for 18th Street. At the top of the escalators, walk north on 18th Street. At the next block, go left or west on K Street. The Millennium Building is at the intersection of 19th and K Streets, with the main entrance on K Street. At the lobby, check in at the guard station. You will be asked for a photo ID, issued a visitor pass, and then be admitted to the 12th floor. Our receptionist will greet you.
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