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Labarraque and Howell bring diverse experience and expertise to firm.

WASHINGTON, DC—December 1, 2009—Real estate clients in the Washington, DC region now have two more reasons to turn to the experience of Donohoe Real Estate Services—George Labarraque and Leonard Howell, LEED. The two veteran DC real estate brokers join the firm as vice president and associate, respectively.Labarraque has worked in commercial real estate for more than 21 years. His experience includes landlord representation for area owners and institutional clients and working on behalf of tenants. Previously Labarraque worked as executive director for GVA Advantis’ Washington, DC office, senior vice president for the Trammell Crow Company and vice president for the Carey Winston Company. Highlights of his career include·  Presidential Building (330,000 SF). On behalf of Laszlo Tauber, served as the leasing agent for this new office building.·  Farragut Center (250,000 SF). On behalf of Calvin Cafritz, served as the leasing agent for this new development.·  Union Center Plaza (245,000 SF). On behalf of Greenebaum & Rose, served as the leasing agent for this new development.·  The Evening Star Building (218,447 SF). On behalf of Brandywine, served as the leasing agent for this trophy office building.·  Hall of StatesBuilding (578,000 SF). On behalf of Marine Engineers Association Realty, served as the leasing agent for this class A office building.Previously, Howell was a member of the Advisory Services Group, specializing in real estate consulting, sales and tenant representation. He assisted regional and corporate clients in establishing a strategy to serve their short and long term real estate needs. Howell’s extensive experience in sales and management throughout the Washington metro area includes GVA Advantis and Metropolitan Healthcare Services where he was instrumental in a nationwide expansion of all company divisions.

 Howell is a LEED AP and member of the U.S. Green Building Council. He is also a member of the Committee on the Environment, DC Chapter and District of Columbia Building Industry Association.“The knowledge these two men have about the Washington metro real estate market is really impressive,” said Tim Gallagher, president of Donohoe Real Estate Services. “I know our clients are going to see that shine through as they close deals.”About Donohoe Real Estate ServicesDonohoe Real Estate Services is a division of the The Donohoe Companies, a 125-year-old full-service real estate service company based in Washington, D.C. Donohoe Real Estate Services provides brokerage services for a diverse client base around Washington, D.C. It represents both tenants and landlords with equal diligence and commitment. Additional real estate services include property management, facility maintenance, tenant construction management, investment sales, asset management and hotel advisory services. For more information visit, www.donohoerealestate.com.