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, flex space, 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.