Benjamin M.

He founded Premium Title & Escrow, LLC in 2000. The firm provides settlement and title services for both residential and commercial transactions in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Tennessee. For over twenty years, it has ranked among the highest volume title companies in the DMV region. With a team offering over 100 years of combined experience, the company performs detailed title searches, issues Owner’s and Lender’s Title Policies, manages escrow accounts, coordinates documents, and records them in Land Records to ensure clear and accurate closings.

He also owns Paramount Development, LLC, a commercial development company in Washington, D.C. The firm has worked on significant projects, including The Wharf and several apartment buildings, such as 555 E Street, SW, which combines a hotel, residential units, and retail space. Other developments include 1031 4th Street, NW, 350 Maple Drive, and the Hyatt Place Hotel at 400 East Street, SW. Completed in 2015, the Hyatt Place also incorporates a fire station that houses units charged with protecting the U.S. President.

He serves on the Board of Directors of EagleBank. He is also active with the DC Chamber of Commerce, the DC Public Education Fund, and the American University Real Estate Council. Early in his career, he handled bankruptcy cases before focusing entirely on real estate transactions. Over time, he has also served on civic boards and contributed as treasurer on numerous mayoral and council campaigns.

A native of Washington, D.C. and graduate of American University, he has been married for 27 years and has two children, Danielle and Alex. He enjoys reading and traveling.

Benjamin M. Soto has built his career on professionalism and fairness, working to protect clients as they make some of their most important investments.