Katja H. Hill

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Katja H. Hill

Partner
Richmond T: 804.783.7543 F: 804.799.7862
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Katja H. Hill

Katja H. Hill

PARTNER
khill@whitefordlaw.com
RICHMOND
T: 804.783.7543
F: 804.799.7862
Biography
BIOGRAPHY
Ms. Hill has extensive experience representing clients in a diverse array of real estate transactions including the purchase, sale, leasing and financing of multi-family apartment complexes, office parks, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, mixed use properties and condominiums. In addition, she has developed substantial expertise in the acquisition, disposition and financing of manufactured home communities nationwide. Ms. Hill also represents a variety of companies in connection with their corporate real estate needs.

Ms. Hill serves as counsel to a number of commercial landlords and tenants in connection with a wide range of commercial leasing transactions.  She serves as bond counsel in connection with governmental bond issues for infrastructure projects, public schools and local government buildings, and in tax exempt financings for nonprofit organizations. She has significant experience representing infrastructure companies including electric, natural gas and telecommunications interests in the acquisition of real property and easement rights. 


RECOGNITIONS

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2015–Present)
  • Virginia Business magazine, Real Estate/Land Use "Legal Elite" (2019-2024)
  • Leadership Metro Richmond, Class of 2012
  • Virginia Super Lawyers®, Real Estate "Rising Star" (2007–2012)
  • Virginia Lawyers Weekly, "Leaders in the Law" Class of 2009
  • American Bar Association Outstanding Young Lawyer, Virginia Bar Association Nominee (2007)
  • Virginia Bar Association, Sandra P. Thompson Award (2007)


MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES

  • Board Member: Junior Board, Children's Hospital of Richmond
  • Board Member: FeedMore (Central Virginia Food Bank)- Philanthropy Committee
  • Member: Virginia Bar Association, Real Estate Section Council; Immediate Past Chair, 2015 - present
  • Member: Virginia Bar Association, Real Estate Section Council; Chair, 2013 - 2014
  • Member: Virginia Bar Association, Real Estate Section Council; Vice Chair, 2010 - 2012
  • Member: Virginia Bar Association, Real Estate Section Council; Secretary/Treasurer, 2009 - 2010
  • Member: Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division; Executive Committee, 2003 - 2008
  • Member: Virginia Bar Association, Legal Food Frenzy; Statewide Co-Chair, 2007 - 2009
  • Member: Virginia State Bar, Real Estate Section 

ARTICLES

March 25, 2020

Client Advisory: Coronavirus and Contract Enforcement in Virginia

While governments throughout the world, including the federal government and state governments in the United States, are implementing strategies for controlling the spread and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the economic fallout from the pandemic is being felt on a global scale as well as locally in Virginia.  Forced closings of businesses and schools, employees working remotely and general concerns and uncertainty about the pandemic combine to create novel challenges for businesses.
 
August 17, 2023 - Honors & Awards

A Record 87 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Ten Selected as “Ones to Watch”

87 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (copyright 2023 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). New practice areas of recognition include CleanTech Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.
August 18, 2022 - Honors & Awards

73 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Six Selected as “Lawyer of the Year”

73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
December 1, 2021 - Honors & Awards

Nine Whiteford Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been recognized as Legal Elite-Virginia’s Best Lawyers by Virginia Business Magazine in 2021 including the additional area of Legislative, Regulatory and Administrative. 
August 19, 2021 - Honors & Awards

75 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2022, Eight Named “Ones to Watch”

A record 75 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 (copyright 2021 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
August 20, 2020 - Honors & Awards

71 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”

A record 71 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 (copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
January 15, 2019 - News

Whiteford Adds Eminent Corporate and Real Estate Practices in Richmond

Whiteford Taylor & Preston today announced continued expansion in Richmond with the addition of a highly regarded group of corporate and real estate attorneys, including partners Katja H. Hill and John C. Selbach, and associates Jonathan Jones and Nicole K. Scott.