About

Chris DeSimone is a skilled lawyer at GRDD Law in Fairfax, Virginia, specializing in corporate and transactional law. With a focus on small businesses in the Washington metropolitan area, Chris provides a wide range of legal services to help business owners navigate the complexities of business ownership. Chris DeSimone joined the GRDD Law team in 2007 and took on the role of managing the firm\s corporate and transactional division. As general corporate counsel, he works closely with small businesses, assisting them with various legal projects. Some of the services he offers include establishing new start-up companies, preparing operating/shareholder agreements, and providing counsel on business sale transactions. In addition to his work with small businesses, Chris also serves as "in-house" counsel for companies that do not have a dedicated attorney on staff. He takes pride in helping business owners overcome legal obstacles and has successfully guided several start-up companies from inception to sale. One of Chris\s areas of expertise is commercial leasing. He works with property owners in the area, offering counsel on leasing transactions and resolving landlord/tenant disputes. Chris has extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating lease agreements for various types of properties, including office, industrial, warehouse, flex, and restaurant leases. Overall, Chris DeSimone is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to his clients, helping them achieve their business goals and navigate the complex legal landscape of business ownership.

Legal Issues

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants Rights

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

• Commercial Leasing
• Mergers & Acquisitions

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Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

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Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card

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