Ms. Caitlin Culhane Grant

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  Principal

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  Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered
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  Cases

  Representation Matters: Real Estate: Commercial L
  lord-Tenant
  Leasing: Prevailed at trial in Circuit Court on behalf of commercial property owner on claim by tenant for $500,000.00 in damages for violations under the lease, tortious inference with business expectancy,
  constructive eviction. Prevailed on client's counterclaim
  secured possession of commercial property
  obtained money judgment against commercial tenant for its breaches of lease.
  Represented several petroleum industry entities, including a major mid-Atlantic petroleum distributor
  jobber
  a gas station owner
  operator, in obtaining commercial premises from tenant
  money judgments for unpaid rent
  other damages.
  Obtained judgment for possession
  money judgment of commercial space leased to restaurant in Bethesda on behalf of developer.
  Represent property owners in the DC metropolitan area in commercial lease disputes, evictions,
  damages actions, obtaining judgments for possession of premises,
  judgments for unpaid rent
  other damages under commercial lease.
  Obtained judgment for possession of commercial space on behalf of shopping center l
  lord action against a commercial tenant violating the exclusive rights provision the lease with the shopping center's anchor tenant (grocery store)
  negotiated favorable settlement.
  Additional Real Estate Representation: Successfully represented a school in construction claims against vendor.
  Obtained title to real property for an estate in a District of Columbia adverse possession dispute.
  Represented condominium association
  homeowners in adverse possession
  easement disputes.
  Represented commercial property owners in code violation cases involving Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance.
  Obtained dismissal of Circuit Court action against commercial real estate company regarding dispute over broker fees associated with a commercial lease.
  Obtained a dismissal of a lawsuit on behalf of a condominium owner regarding covenant violations under the condominium's governing documents.
  Assisted in resolving residential code violations in Montgomery County on behalf of property owner through negotiations
  settlement with the Montgomery County Office of the County Attorney
  Department of Housing & Community Affairs.
  General Commercial Representation: Assisted in representation of major mid-Atlantic petroleum distributor
  jobber in contract disputes, franchise disputes,
  the federal Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA) actions.
  Obtained money judgments on behalf of luxury car dealership on service or purchase/lease contracts.
  Successfully defended senior living community in contract dispute with vendors.
  Obtained personal property tax exemption from the Maryl
  State Department of Assessments
  Taxation
  Attorney General's office on behalf of major Montgomery County nonprofit organization.
  Served as local counsel in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryl
  prosecuting a trademark infringement
  unfair competition claim on behalf of North Carolina company.
  Served as local counsel in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryl
  
  Circuit Court for Montgomery County in conjunction with national law firm
  succeeded in obtaining dismissals on behalf of clients in both Courts.
  Represented commercial property owner defending against a claim from one of the major international oil
  gas companies regarding a petroleum use restriction in the property deed.
  Defended condominium association
  management company against claims resulting from thefts by on-site general building manager to which manager pled guilty to criminal charges.
  Employment Representation: Assisted in obtaining settlement on behalf of mid-size employer on discrimination claim by former employee.
  Assisted in obtaining settlement on behalf of international corporate employer on discrimination claim by former employee.
  Assisted in obtaining settlement on behalf of employer on claim by subcontractors for unpaid wages.