The COVID-19 pandemic and the housing crisis have drastically altered the landscape for landlords across the DMV, making it crucial for attorneys to stay informed and adept in this evolving field. Attending a course on landlord rights for Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. offers invaluable benefits. This course provides an exploration into the distinct legal frameworks of each jurisdiction, enabling attorneys to understand and navigate the unique challenges that have emerged. It covers the basics of eviction proceedings with a specific focus on the latest laws and procedures affected by recent crises, ensuring that practitioners can advocate effectively for landlords. Additionally, the course helps attorneys to keep their practice relevant and responsive. Networking opportunities with the presenters further enhance professional growth, while practical tools and resources streamline day-to-day tasks.

Crystal Kramer
Partner
Kramer Elias, PLLC

Crystal Kramer is a Virginia-licensed attorney who specializes in representing multifamily housing providers in landlord-tenant cases and fair housing disputes. Before founding her own firm in 2023, Crystal managed the Landlord Representation practice group and handled commercial litigation and landlord-tenant matters at an Am Law 200 firm. She graduated from George Mason University School of Law.

Martin Yeager
Of Counsel
Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC

Martin J.A. Yeager is an experienced trial lawyer, concentrating on real estate related matters, including construction, landlord/tenant, creditor’s rights, bankruptcy, and collection law. He has lectured on bankruptcy, litigation, mechanic’s liens, and landlord/tenant matters for clients and commercial business associations. He regularly represents clients in all aspects of their commercial and litigation needs, ranging from advance trial work to new business formation and management as well as secured and unsecured creditors in their bankruptcy and collection needs. Mr. Yeager is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, including U.S. District Courts, U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and all state trial courts in each of those jurisdictions. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1991 with his B.A. in Political Science and History, Magna Cum Laude, and from George Washington University in 1994 with his J.D. degree.

Alfredo Vasquez
Attorney
The Law Office of Alfredo Vasquez

Alfredo Vasquez is a civil attorney licensed in Washington, D.C. and Virginia specializing in Landlord-Tenant, Community Associations, and Real Estate disputes. Before opening his own practice, Alfredo worked as a housing attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia and then at a general practice law firm in Washington, D.C. He represents private and corporate landlords in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. He graduated from American University Washington College of Law.