Powerful practice. Proven results.
Our law firm is small, mighty and packs an unrivaled legal punch. In the Washington D.C. area, we hold rank in real property tax and land use matters. The boutique size of our practice is intentional and allows us to concentrate on the niche practice areas to which we have dedicated our long careers. Our work is never distracted or diluted.
We undertake challenging assignments for leading national companies, developers, and property owners – helping them to achieve their objectives by solving complex real estate legal issues. Decades of professional experience and volunteer leadership involvement in the Washington D.C. community afford us valuable connections to local jurisdiction decision makers, resulting in swift and successful results for our clients.
Our team delights in building lasting relationships with our clients, and we are committed to supporting them as they evolve with changing markets and the regulatory landscape. We promise prompt, personalized and responsive service to our clients. And we always provide this level of care without over-staffing a case.
We can attribute our firm’s unparalleled reputation to our integrity, extensive cross-sector expertise, client relationships, local leadership connections and an unwavering drive to win.
Tanja H. Castro
Tanja H. Castro is a co-founder of CastroHaase, PLLC and is included in the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 editions of Washington, DC & Baltimore’s Best Lawyers. Her practice is focused in the areas of commercial real estate valuation and taxation issues, including property tax assessment appeals. She advises clients on minimizing their real estate tax obligations. Ms. Castro is experienced in reviewing, analyzing and obtaining reductions in the assessments of all types of commercial properties including office buildings, hotels, apartment buildings, retail properties and mixed-use properties in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Alice G. Haase
Alice Haase co-founded CastroHaase PLLC in June 2012 where she focuses her practice on real property tax assessments and land use matters. She represents a broad range of clients, including local and national developers and entities – commercial, retail, industrial and residential – as well as nonprofit organizations. Ms. Haase’s real property valuation and land use practices have taken her into numerous Virginia jurisdictions and the District of Columbia.
Community Investment
We are rooted in the Washington D.C. area and personally invested in the success of our communities, economy and enrichment programs. We take great joy in contributing to the social fabric of our larger metropolitan region. Each year, we dedicate energy to volunteerism and approach this work with the same level of vigor as we do with our legal practice. Our most recent volunteer engagements include: