Ellen Farrell Sharpe - Reston, VA
Attorney at Odin Feldman Pittleman
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions Lawyers in Reston, VA
1775 Wiehle Avenue Suite 400 Reston, VA 20190
Reston Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions
- Leasing
- Financing
- Real Estate Development
- Condominium and Planned Unit Development
- Commercial Lease Dispute Arbitration
Attorney Information
Overview
Ellen Sharpe believes most commercial real estate transactions should be win-win. Her approach involves common-sense solutions and the ability to see down the road for her clients. Ellen's practice encompasses all areas of commercial real estate transactions, including representing buyers and sellers in the acquisition, sale, and financing of raw and improved commercial property. She represents both landlords and tenants in office, industrial, retail, and ground leasing, and represents both lenders and borrowers in real estate finance transactions. She has worked with property owners and investors, trade and nonprofit associations, homebuilders, office, industrial and retail developers, data centers, lenders, and all types of businesses in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area regarding the disposition and financing of commercial property. Ellen's practice also focuses on development law, including the creation of condominiums, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, and planned unit developments. She has also acted as an arbitrator in commercial lease disputes.
She lives in Arlington, Virginia, with her husband and two sons.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 2024-2026, The Best Lawyers in America® -- Real Estate Law
- 2023, Arlington magazine’s Top Attorneys — Real Estate
- 2019, Arlington magazine's Top Attorneys - Real Estate
- 2017, 2020, Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” - Real Estate/Land Use
- 2008, Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” - Young Lawyer
Education
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Legal Education
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 1997
J.D.
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George Mason University School of Law,
Arlington,
Virginia, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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James Madison University, 1990
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
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James Madison University, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Pro Bono Activities
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) D.C.
- Public Art Reston, Board Member
- U.S. Green Building Council
Published Works
Articles
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Negotiating the Lease for New Office Space ( October 1, 2013 )
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Word Rights and Option Provisions Carefully to Avoid Contract Confusion, CCIM Article
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
Specialties and Certifications
- LEED certification
Other Affiliations
- Virginia Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- American Bar Association
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