Kim KS Pagotto, Landlord/Tenant Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

Kim concentrates on landlord/tenant and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kim handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Landlord/Tenant

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• Real Estate

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Kim's primary office is at 1200 Nineteenth Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036-2412. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new landlord/tenant attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kim usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Kim discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in landlord/tenant practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Kim for a landlord/tenant case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kim walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Kim offer a free consultation?

  Kim charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kim's office. Some landlord/tenant attorneys offer free consults — check Kim's current terms during booking.

• How long do landlord/tenant cases in District of Columbia typically take?

  Simple landlord/tenant matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kim gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Kim take my case if I'm outside Washington?

  Kim is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kim will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Kim?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kim will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Kim accepting new landlord/tenant clients right now?

  Kim's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.