Jared B. Stape: Real Estate Attorney with Business Acumen and Client-Focused Solutions

Jared B. Stape brings exceptional real estate expertise and a business-minded approach to his legal practice at JDKatz, P.C. His impressive academic background includes graduating in the top 5% of his class from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he served as an Associate Comment Editor on the Law Review and President of the Real Estate Law Association—clear indicators of his early commitment to real estate law excellence.

Comprehensive Real Estate and Transaction Expertise

Jared B. Stape’s practice centers on real estate law and transactions, where his unique combination of legal knowledge and practical experience creates exceptional value for clients. As a licensed real estate broker and Managing Broker of Bethesda Brokers LLC, Jared offers clients not just legal counsel but true insider understanding of:

• Residential property transactions
• Commercial lease negotiations for both tenants and landlords
• Investment property acquisitions and sales
• Complex 1031 exchange transactions

This hands-on experience in the real estate market allows Jared B. Stape to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and provide truly practical guidance that accounts for both legal requirements and market realities.

A Business-Minded Approach to Legal Challenges

What distinguishes Jared B. Stape is his ability to view legal matters through a commercial lens. With both a J.D. and a B.S. in finance, he approaches each case with a solution-oriented mindset that prioritizes business objectives alongside legal considerations. Jared consistently strives to think from the perspective of a business owner rather than solely as an attorney.

Understanding that all business matters ultimately involve people, Jared B. Stape takes the time to develop meaningful relationships with his clients, gaining deep insight into their personal circumstances and specific business needs. This personalized approach enables him to craft tailored solutions that truly address each client’s unique situation.

Distinguished Legal Background

Before joining JDKatz, P.C. in 2021, Jared B. Stape gained valuable experience as a law clerk at Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP. His impressive judicial internships with the Honorable Joan E. Ryon at the Circuit Court of Montgomery County and the Honorable Jonathon Biran at the Supreme Court of Maryland further refined his legal acumen.

Community Engagement and Leadership

Jared B. Stape’s commitment to community service is evident in his role as Head Coach of the KOA Elite Basketball team and his active membership in the Bar Association of Montgomery County. His background as a former NCAA DIII college basketball player at Clark University has instilled values of teamwork and perseverance that he brings to his legal practice daily.

With his admission to the Maryland Bar in November 2022, Jared B. Stape now brings his comprehensive real estate expertise, business acumen, and client-centered approach to serve clients with dedication and insight in all matters of real estate law and business transactions.

Jared was elevated to partner in January 2025.