President of Premium Title & Escrow, LLC and Board Director of a Bank
Benjamin M. Soto has spent more than 30 years working in real estate law and business. He owns two companies in the industry and is licensed to practice as a member of the DC Bar and the Pennsylvania Bar.
He established Premium Title & Escrow, LLC in 2000. The firm provides settlement and title services for residential and commercial properties in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Tennessee. For more than two decades, it has been recognized as one of the highest volume title companies in the DMV area. Backed by a team with over 100 years of combined experience, the company conducts title searches, issues Owner’s and Lender’s Title Policies, manages escrow funds, coordinates documents, and records them in Land Records to ensure accurate and secure closings.
He also owns Paramount Development, LLC, a commercial development company focused on projects in Washington, D.C. The firm has been involved in significant developments such as The Wharf and several apartment buildings, including 555 E Street, SW, which features a hotel, residences, and retail space. Other projects 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 includes a fire station that houses units responsible for protecting the U.S. President.
He serves on the Board of Directors of EagleBank. Also, he contributes his time to the DC Chamber of Commerce, the DC Public Education Fund, and the American University Real Estate Council. Earlier in his career, he managed bankruptcy cases before focusing entirely on real estate. Over time, he has also served on civic boards and acted as treasurer for numerous mayoral and council campaigns.
A native of Washington, D.C. and a graduate of American University, he has been married for 27 years and has two children, Danielle and Alex. He enjoys traveling and reading.
Benjamin M. Soto has built his career on fairness and commitment, ensuring that clients are protected in some of the most important investments of their lives.
