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LaVonne Torrence Berner

Real Estate and Business Attorney


Phone: 301-825-5655

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LaVonne Torrence Berner is founder and principal attorney at Torrence Law Office, LLC.


LaVonne’s career in commercial real estate began in 1999 and includes representing national and regional landlords, retailers, and the government of the District of Columbia in a wide range of complex shopping center, mixed use, new development, street retail, and office lease transactions. LaVonne also routinely counsels multi-family and residential portfolio investors in transactional and operational matters.


Prior to founding Torrence Law Office, LLC, LaVonne was on the team of lease negotiators for an international retail development and management company and an attorney at a mid-size commercial real estate law firm. LaVonne has also litigated unlawful employment practices cases in state and federal court.


LaVonne is applauded by clients for providing clear, strategic, and cost-conscious advice and representation and for zeroing in on the details necessary to protect client interests and address client concerns while moving transactions as swiftly as possible. LaVonne’s industry knowledge and practical down to earth personality are highly valued by clients.

LaVonne is licensed to practice law in the following jurisdictions:

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland

  • Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, DC, Juris Doctorate
  • University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, Bachelor of Arts, Behavioral and Social Science

LaVonne's professional affiliations and community involvement include:

  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • Women in Retail Real Estate (WIRRE) - Executive Committee
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI) - 2022 Next Program Member
  • J. Franklyn Bourn Bar Association
  • Maryland State Bar Assocation
  • Former Community Development Advisory Committee - Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Former Board Member - Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce

By the Numbers

2009

Founded Torrence Law Office, LLC

100+

Businesses and Entrepreneurs Served

20+

Years of Experience in Business and Real Estate Transactions

16+

Years Providing Legal Advice to Businesses and Entrepreneurs

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