Headquartered in Charleston, WV, Bailey Glasser LLP represents clients in the acquisition, sale, financing, development, and leasing of real estate. They represent a wide range of clients in all real estate asset classes, including office, industrial, mixed-use, and residential.

Fafinski Mark & Johnson PA is a Minnesota-based law firm with a dedicated real estate group that represents investors, sponsors, developers, and tenants in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions. The firm represents clients across all real estate asset classes and has extensive experience in industrial and warehouse transactions. Paul R. Shneider serves as the head of the firm’s real estate practice group. Schneider’s practice concentrates on representing developers, investors, contractors, and subcontractors in purchase and sale transactions, development and financing transactions, leasing matters, and easement issues.

The real estate team at the New York firm, Moses Singer is well-versed in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing, across retail, commercial, residential, and industrial assets, representing developers, lenders, borrowers, landlords, and tenants. Nahum Palefski chairs the real estate group and has experience representing landlords and tenants in commercial leasing and in secured borrowing and mezzanine financing. Another key member of the team is Melissa Bassin, who specializes in representing financial institutions in commercial lending transactions and managing real estate portfolios.

BakerHostetler is a reliable contact for international hospitality companies, market-leading media conglomerates, private equity funds, and home developers. The practice group stands out for its retail, hospitality, and healthcare expertise. The team, which is jointly led by Wendy Markham and Cynthia Bast, is active in regulatory, transactional, and property development mandates. In Atlanta, Markham excels in multi-jurisdictional home building matters and also offers expertise in ground leasing transactions. Alongside her, Joann Gallagher Jones leverages significant logistics expertise and is a name to note for private REITS, mezzanine loans, membership investments, and leaseback transactions.  Bast is based in the Austin office and boasts a strong reputation in the affordable housing market. She recently represented Rainbow Housing Assistance Corporation in the acquisition of interests in seven properties across multiple states, expanding its affordable housing portfolio. New York’s Nicholas Melillo is often involved in major mixed-use developments, which include residential, retail, hospitality and office components. Based in Houston, Michael Pappert is building a name for himself in the data centre space, but he has experience covering all major real estate sectors. His offering ranges from bilateral mortgage financing transactions and loan modifications to land acquisitions and development agreement negotiations. Bast recently joined the firm from Locke Lord LLP, alongside seven other partners, which has significantly bolstered the firm’s real estate offering.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represents international private investors, venture capital entities, private equity funds, and asset management companies, demonstrating particular proficiency in handling transactions in the residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors. The team leverages a wealth of financing expertise and is equipped to assist with fund formation matters, institutional joint ventures, construction financing, and REIT acquisitions. The New York-based team is led by Peter Irwin, who is regularly instructed on matters concerning preferred equity investments and the purchase of residential portfolios. Nicole Levin Mesard showcases a strong track record in programmatic joint ventures and internal restructurings. Edward Rishty is noted for his capabilities in the industrial sector and is capable of assisting in the development of a wide range of assets. Micah Arbisser is particularly impressive in the development of hospitality projects, but offers expertise in multi-asset investments and ground leasing matters. Daniel Farrell frequently assists investors with a range of refinancing issues and is well-versed in mezzanine loans, CMBS transactions, and commercial mortgages.

Goodwin distinguishes itself in the US real estate market through its  ‘wealth of transactional expertise’, which is utilised in commercial property acquisitions, distressed sales and joint ventures. In New York, the team is jointly led by Diane Brummer and John Ferguson, who is a reliable contact for international hotel chains, capital management entities, property developers and investment funds. Brummer is well known in the office sector and recently impressed in her representation of La Caisse in the sale of a 49% ownership interest in an office building to RXR Realty. Freddie Akrouche is a key team member in Boston, who is praised by clients for the ‘sound recommendations’ he offers to his clients. He is particularly well known for his logistics expertise, having led on a multi-jurisdictional mandate involving the sale of thirteen single-tenant truck terminals and industrial outdoor storage facilities. In New York, Alex Jacobs is active in joint venture matters, and is building a strong track record in the hospitality sector.

King & Spalding has a comprehensive real estate offering, allowing the team to advise on a range of mandates, from sharia-compliant mortgage financing and share repurchase programs to multiparty joint ventures, equity investments, and portfolio sales. The practice group represents private equity funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, automotive manufacturing corporations, and private investors. In Charlotte, Mark Thigpen is knowledgeable of private REIT ownership structures, but has experience that extends to construction loans, foreign real estate investment, and property development. Jennifer Recine operates out of the firm’s New York office and is equipped to advise on a variety of asset classes, ranging from timeshares to data centres or multifamily residential properties. She leverages a wealth of contentious expertise and recently represented The Manhattan Club in the dismissal of a highly publicised RICO lawsuit. Atlanta-based Joshua Kamin is regularly instructed on portfolio acquisitions and partnership interest sales.

Reed Smith LLP is regularly turned to by technological corporations, property developers, investment companies, and educational institutions. The scope of their work encompasses residential, office, industrial, and logistics transactions. Paul Didomenico leads the team from Pittsburgh, acting in transactions involving portfolio sales, master leases, and regulatory due diligence. In Virginia, Jim Brennan often acts in large-scale residential projects, assisting clients with building purchases, lease control matters, and property conversions. In Orange County, David Phelps, an April 2025 arrival from Paul Hastings LLP, is a private equity specialist who leverages a wealth of transactional expertise. In Philadelphia, Jessica Henschel is prepared to act in development projects concerning urban transit, student housing, or parking. Victoria Becker, who practices in Pittsburgh, is knowledgeable about zoning and land law across multiple jurisdictions. She is equipped to handle the entire lifecycle of a project, from the initial financing and acquisition through to land registration, contract negotiations, and the drafting of easement agreements. In California, John Simonis is geared to support construction loans and mixed-use project development.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP continues to handle work from clients in the real estate, private equity, financial services, and construction sectors. The Boston-based team, which is jointly led by Ashley Brooks and John Steiner, can boast recent matters that involve the development of multifamily residential projects, portfolio financing, and public housing initiatives. Steiner is noted for his capabilities in refinancing matters, demonstrating knowledge of interest-only structures, fixed-rate costs, and maturing unsecured notes issuances. Brooks is active in office, automotive, and renewable energy transactions. She recently advised Greystar in the redevelopment of a former industrial mill complex in Massachusetts. Karen Kepler is well-versed in joint venture mandates, Massachusetts zoning law, and affordable housing issues. Gregory Sampson is renowned for his solar energy expertise, assisting with the development and permitting of multiple sites across the country. Louis Monti handles matters concerning senior living facilities and has repeatedly represented Diversified Healthcare Trust. Spencer Stone is noted for his capabilities in permanent mortgage loans, construction financing, and land use matters. Ashley Tan and Sharon Leifer are key names of note in the team.

Akerman LLP houses a real estate practice group that ‘navigates the ever-changing business needs’ of data center clients, asset management companies, financial institutions, and healthcare corporations. The practice is led by the capable trio of Eric Rapkin, Lawrence Eiben, and Allison Nelson. Rapkin, who is based in Fort Lauderdale, is well versed in commercial property sales across the country, from Florida to New Jersey. In Chicago, Eiben is noted for his strength in joint ventures and construction loans. Nelson leverages extensive healthcare expertise from Denver, which she applies in leasing matters, portfolio acquisitions, and construction disputes. Another key member of the team that clients praise for its ‘ability to quickly tackle new, time-sensitive engagements’ is James Grice. In Dallas, Grice is building a strong track record in the data center space. Andres Mendoza handles a mix of capitalization transactions and joint ventures from the firm’s Miami office. In 2025, Benjamin Wilson and Vivien Krieker joined the team from The Viera Company and Cozen O'Connor, respectively, while Sara Langan and Richard Bezgold left the firm.

Dickinson Wright PLLC is praised by clients for its ‘intelligent, well-written, and well-spoken’ real estate attorneys, who frequently represent aviation authorities, public sector entities, energy companies, and domestic banks. In Michigan, Michael Lusardi excels in transactional and development mandates and is known to be’ knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive’. He leads the team alongside Ohio-based Jeremy Schirra, who boasts significant expertise in the hospitality sector. In Troy, Michigan, Monica Labe demonstrates strong capabilities in both residential and commercial property sales. The team, which deals with ‘all aspects of CRE finance’ is bolstered by the work of John Cameron Jr in Grand Rapids. Cameron Jr is noted for his capabilities in construction mandates and community redevelopment projects. Alongside him, Ryan Mitchell has a broad specialism in renewable energy-focused transactions. His experience covers the full spectrum of alternative energy projects, from debt financing and permitting to development and disposition. In Nashville, Colin Ferguson is a key attorney of note.

Loeb & Loeb LLP offers expertise across a plethora of transactional real estate mandates and is rated for its expertise in mortgage financing, preferred equity investments, affordable housing mandates, and commercial leasing. In New York, Raymond Sanseverino advises all key stakeholders in leasing matters, with experience acting on tenant-side and landlord-side issues. Alongside him, Christopher Barbaruolo stands out for his retail sector knowledge and is rated for his ability in property dispositions or equity sales. Nichole Cortese strengthens the team’s presence in New York and is adept at handling lease extensions for REIT clients. Rounding out the team’s presence in New York, Steven Kornblau is noted for his strength in real estate finance, while Victoria Stephanova is proficient in representing clients on projects in New York, Florida, and California. Together, they form the practices leadership quintet. Phil Lerch practices out of the firm’s office in Los Angeles and benefits from a strong finance background. This year he represented Arlene Lestingi in the sale of equity interests in 6 multifamily assets in Manhattan. In January 2025, Gillian Kessler joined the firm from Morrison Cohen LLP.

Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. covers a wide array of real estate matters and is known for advising financial institutions, private equity investors, real estate developers, and multipurpose venues. The team, which is jointly led by Danny Guggenheim and Daniel Gaquin, is equipped to assist clients with public-private partnerships, development agreement negotiations, ground lease issues, and portfolio acquisitions. Guggenheim practices in Los Angeles and is adept at handling mandates concerning residential, commercial, and logistics transactions, with a strong track record in America’s growing data center market. In Boston, Gaquin deals with a high volume of acquisition and property disposal transactions and is particularly active in the industrial sector. Alongside him, Ashley Mahoney is equipped to advise on the entire lifecycle of a project, from the initial acquisition and financing through to development, permitting, and due diligence. In New York, Josh Rudin acts for clients in the financial services sector and is particularly skilled in land acquisition mandates.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is rated for its ‘very deep bench of talented and capable partners’ whos all encompassing expertise covers the full gamut of the real estate sector. The department, which is steered by Randolph Perry in Los Angeles, is known to advise educational institutions, technology start-ups, financial services entities, real estate portfolios, and domestic banks. Perry is described as an ‘efficient transactional attorney’ who is equipped to assist clients with joint ventures, due diligence, and leasing issues. Alongside him, Gerald Walsh is noted for his strength in both acquisition and financing matters. Jonathan Roheim, who is based in San Francisco, stands out for ‘his calm, disciplined approach under pressure’. He has repeatedly represented Zephyr Partners on significant redevelopment initiatives in San Diego. Katherine Jones is a hospitality real estate specialist based in Seattle. She leverages a wealth of transactional and regulatory expertise to act in key multi-jurisdictional portfolio acquisitions. Peter Bergan, who practices in Seattle, is developing a strong reputation in the data centre space, having frequently represented clients in the negotiation of build-to-suit leases.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP works on a multitude of matters in the real estate sector, demonstrating proficiency in mandates ranging from industrial leasing issues, portfolio sales, and the financing of various large-scale projects. Anthony Greene leads the team out of Atlanta, which represents tech corporations, healthcare companies, restaurant groups, and property developers. Greene is geared to support clients on affordable housing issues, residential capitalization transactions, and construction loans. Anna Altizer Dix and Michael Hall practice alongside Greene, bringing with them a significant amount of knowledge of residential, retail, hospitality, and logistics transactions. Jani Lotz operates out of the firm’s Dallas office. She recently represented the University of Texas System in connection with a joint venture that will develop a pediatric campus in the city. In Richmond, William Homiller excels in a wide array of matters concerning land acquisitions, refurbishment financing, commercial office sales, and property dispositions. In 2025, Stephen Schweiger  and Daniel Valenti joined the team from Goulston & Storrs  while Delia Donahue left the firm.

Winston Taylor houses a real estate practice group equipped to assist clients with investment, transactional, financing, and recapitalization mandates. The team’s esteemed client base consists of private equity funds, digital infrastructure organisations, and investment firms. The team, which is based in Chicago, is led by Andrew White, ‘an efficient and smart’ lawyer who has a longstanding reputation in the logistics, technology, and financial services sectors. He is particularly well known for his expertise in data center development and has recently assisted in the development of an investment platform to progress the Texan market. Christine Graff places a strong focus on student housing projects, while Luke Haller stands out for his broad skillset, capable of handling matters ranging from industrial M&A and portfolio acquisitions to structuring joint ventures and financing cross-jurisdictional housing projects. Most notably,  he worked on several student housing acquisitions across a number of key US markets.

The real estate practice at Sheppard assists both regional and national clientele across the U.S. regarding their acquisition, joint venture, financing, and private equity ventures, with a distinct focus on sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, and energy. Representing a broad range of residential developers, landlords, tenants, and private equity investors throughout their property portfolio transactions and ground leasing agreements, is practice co–lead Michael Leake, based out of the San Diego office, with New York-based Scott Stern also co-leading the practice group. Leake is a specialist at handling complex commercial leasing matters and devising financing strategies for clients, with Stern focusing more on distressed real estate loan workouts and enforcement strategies. Also based out of the New York office are Peter Koffler and Robert Gorzelany, both highly experienced in handling acquisition matters and leasing initiatives, with a broad industry focus spanning construction, hospitality, retail, and multi-family housing.

Adler & Stachenfeld LLP has well-rounded experience in all areas of real estate, demonstrating proficiency in mandates ranging from recapitalization transactions and commercial restructurings to construction loans, debt investments, and portfolio sales. Under the leadership of Christopher Gorman and Kim Le, the team, which is based in New York, represents brokerage firms, private equity funds, private investors, and real estate management companies. Le is adept at handling various lenders on loan originations, mezzanine financing mandates, and commercial mortgage matters. Gorman is well-positioned to assist with the full gamut of the residential sector, demonstrating activity in a range of multifamily transactions. Terri Adler stands out for her knowledge of qualified opportunity fund investments. Ilya Leyvi is noted for her capabilities in mortgage loans, logistics transactions and joint ventures. In 2025, Stacy Jacobson , Hilary Potashnick, David Lu, Efram Klipper, and Scott Schreiber joined the firm from Seiden & Schein.

Arnold & Porter is reputed for its depth of expertise across a range of residential and commercial real estate assets, as well as representing owners and developers. The team has extensive experience handling private and public real estate projects across the country, including data centres, office buildings, residential, and mixed-use projects. The team is co-chaired by New York-based Stephen Gliatta, who specializes in representing investment banks in the workout and restructurings of large commercial real estate properties, New York-based Jeffrey Kapner, who handles acquisitions, financing, and dispositions of hospitality, retail, and residential projects, and Washington, DC-based Amy Rifkind, who focuses on complex real estate development and partnerships across the full spectrum of asset classes.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is renowned for its wealth of real estate expertise, which covers both commercial and residential property matters, and operates under the supervision of Connie Taylor. From Houston, Taylor leads a team that is relied upon by lenders, private corporations, and developers alike, and is particularly proficient in energy-adjacent projects. In Dallas, Jon Dunlay is noted for his capabilities in data centre equity investment transactions and joint ventures, while Paul Landen leverages considerable experience representing multinational clients. Jeremy Gott is regularly called upon by a range of equity sources to consult on various real estate assets, ranging from multi-family units to retail projects. In Washington, Daniel Kruger incorporates significant construction and land law expertise in his practice, which has contributed to his strong reputation in the renewable energy sector. Daniel Leventhal brings additional strength to the firm's bench, while Emily Quiros and Jeff Wutzke are other noteworthy practitioners in the team.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has broad real estate experience and represents private equity firms, public commissions, multinational property investors, and financial services institutions. The practice group is involved in various transactional mandates, ranging from logistics portfolio acquisitions and joint venture matters to equity investments and multi-family rental property development. Andrew Auerbach leads the team in New York and is noted for his strength in restructurings, debt investments, and project financings. In Denver, Heather Boelens is described by clients as ‘attentive, proactive, communicative, personable, and organized’. Los Angeles-based Vanessa Sunshine is a reliable contact for various private lenders, assisting them with hospitality and retail projects. Heidi Azulay practices out of the firms Chicago office and has established experience in commercial property dispositions. In January 2025, Tal Diamant joined the firm from Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, while Varuna Bhattacharyya, Matthew Royko, and George Evans left the firm between July and October 2025.

Choate, Hall & Stewart is particularly well known for its private equity expertise, acting in deals concerning data centres, class A office spaces, retail assets, industrial warehouses, and multi-family rental properties. In Boston, the real estate practice group represents venture capital entities, multinational retail corporations, property developers, and construction companies. Paul Laudano leads the team and leverages a wealth of leasing expertise. He recently represented Whole Foods Market in the negotiation of a lease for a large retail site in Philadelphia. Adam Zaiger typically acts in retail expansion projects, private real estate investments, portfolio sales, and property dispositions. Gregg Cosimi has a strong focus on multi-family residential development and corporate real estate. Sarah Broughel is frequently instructed on matters concerning regulatory due diligence, construction loans,  portfolio sales, and retail asset development.

Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is a Chicago-based law firm that purely specialises in commercial real estate, representing clients both within Illinois and across the United States. The firm has extensive experience representing clients in financing and restructuring, acquisitions and dispositions, development and leasing. In particular, the firm has a sophisticated financing team that has substantial experience in complex structured debt financing for both institutional lenders and borrowers. The firm’s real estate practice ranges across all asset classes, including multi-family, mixed-use, office, industrial, hotel, telecom, and self-storage. A founding partner of the firm, Steven “Sonny” F. Ginsberg, has substantial experience in representing financial institutions and national funds in real estate financing on both the lending and development sides. Ginsberg also has expertise in representing clients in acquisitions, zoning, development, and leasing of commercial real estate, especially within hospitality and telecommunications. The other co-founder of the firm is Darryl Jacobs, who has a specialist practice that focuses on international, federal, and state tax credit financing for commercial real estate transactions. David A. Lapins has broad commercial real estate experience in representing developers, private equity funds, investors, owners, and institutional lenders in joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.

Herrick, Feinstein LLP is home to a ‘hard-working and diligent’ real estate practice group in New York, which exhibits skill in various transactions, concerning the hospitality, transportation, residential, education, and office sectors. Under the joint supervision of Belinda G. Schwartz and Jonathan Adelsberg, the team acts for housing authorities, state departments, real estate developers, and private equity firms. Schwartz recently represented in a highly publicised Chapter 11 bankruptcy case involving the William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn. Adelsberg is noted for his strength in project redevelopments, restructurings, and joint ventures. Patrick O’Sullivan Jr has longstanding experience in tax-exempt bond financing matters, ground leasing mandates, and various development transactions. Yariv C. Ben-Ari specialises in leasing work and is often tasked with cross-border real estate transactions across a wide array of asset classes. Michael Smith is a name to note for property dispositions and affordable housing mandates.

In Buffalo, Hodgson Russ LLP places a strong focus on renewable energy transactions and frequently assists developers, power companies, and investors with construction support, permitting, and site acquisitions. The team’s experience extends to the education, healthcare, and public sectors as well. The team, which is jointly steered by Sujata Yalamanchili and Rafael Pignataro, is regularly involved in asset transfers, due diligence, portfolio acquisitions, and deal negotiations. Yalamanchili boasts experience in data centre development and is equipped to advise on the entire lifecycle of the project, from zoning assessments to regulatory compliance. Pignataro handles a mix of lease negotiations, zoning reviews, and municipal claims. Elizabeth Holden is a key name of note in the team and is frequently involved on matters concerning alternative power. She adopts a multidisciplinary approach in the negotiation of landowner agreements, the conducting of property sales, and the satisfaction of regulatory guidelines.

Ice Miller LLP operates a national practice advising clients on real estate matters from initial site evaluation to closing, development, financing, leasing, or dispute resolution, representing developers, owners and operators, landlords and tenants, institutional and private investors, lenders and financial institutions. Based in the Indianapolis office, Aaron J. Dixon is the leader of the firm’s real estate, environmental, and energy law practice group. Dixon’s practice focuses on representing developers, owners, and investors of industrial, logistics, office, multi-family, student, senior care, hospitality, and mixed-use real estate in navigating commercial transactions. Jeffrey Dack works out of the firm’s Indianapolis office. Dack has extensive experience working on both the lender and developer sides of real estate financing nationally. Dack also specialises in the purchase, sale, and development of property within office, multifamily, and industrial real estate. Also based in Indianapolis, Matthew DeLaruelle specialises in representing real estate developers in matters involving structuring and financing as well as all aspects of commercial real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development. Based in Indianapolis and Mobile, Blake Schulz focuses on advising clients on diverse real estate transactions with an emphasis on commercial real estate and affordable housing development, ownership, acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing.

Kasowitz LLP demonstrates significant strength in real estate finance, assisting a wide range of clients with senior loans, credit investments, mortgages, and acquisition financing. The team, which David Szeker steers in New York, is praised by clients for its ‘great client service’ and represents private investors, brokerage companies, institutional lenders, and REITs. Szeker is regularly instructed on mandates concerning retail asset acquisitions, multi-family property sales, and various bridge loan originations. Practicing alongside Szeker, Darwin Huang is noted for his capabilities in construction loans, lease negotiations, and building renovations, while Matthew McElroy stands out for his proficiency in hospitality, residential, and office transactions, leveraging a wealth of financing expertise. Miami’s Kathleen Maurer is building a strong reputation in the real estate M&A space. Her broad knowledge covers CMBS mandates, mortgage loans, and sublease swap transactions.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP has a high level of experience and knowledge in the real estate industry, boasting an esteemed client base consisting of financial institutions, tech companies, listed corporations, and property developers. In New Jersey, John Stolz spearheads the practice group, impressing in property acquisitions, the redevelopment of historic sites, and tax-exempt bond financing mandates. In New York, Julia Sanabria is a seasoned practitioner who has a proven track record in the entertainment, commercial office and retail sectors. Daniel Suckerman is building a stellar reputation in the growing data centre market, having recently represented Applied Digital Corporation in the closing of 2 leasing agreements for an AI data centre in North Dakota. Kimberly Lomot distinguishes herself through her contractual expertise and is frequently involved in lease negotiations and amendments.

Headquartered in Birmingham, Maynard Nexsen has a sophisticated real estate practice, spanning all aspects of real estate, such as acquisitions, land use, entitlement, and financing on behalf of investors and clients in the healthcare, retail, office, industrial, and multi-family fields. The real estate practice operates under the joint leadership of Stephen Stallcup and Mel McElroy, both based in the Birmingham office. Stallcup stands out for his experience representing Fortune 500 companies in real estate and development projects, with McElroy specializing in complex development, and commercial acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. Also in Birmingham is Thomas Clark III, chair of the corporate and transactional practice, who represents lenders and borrowers in transactions, and buyers, sellers, developers, and investors in the full spectrum of commercial real estate matters.

Miles & Stockbridge PC have a highly regarded real estate practice representing owners, developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, operators and contractors. The firm specialises in the mid-Atlantic market, also offering guidance in both zoning and construction matters, a unique aspect of their firm. Stacey Manley co-leads the firm’s real estate & transactional finance practice, representing clients in all aspects of real estate from acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate, real estate finance, and office, retail and warehouse leasing. Andrew Skopp also co-leads alongside Stacey, representing lenders, developers, and investors involved in all aspects of real estate projects, from multi-family housing projects to health care facilities to mixed-use commercial developments. Nancy Whiteman Greene advises real estate clients on acquisitions, development, leasing and lending, concentrating on representing regional and national finance institutions, property owners and tenants, commercial developers and health care organizations.

 

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP maintains a strong position in the real estate market, servicing asset management companies, property development firms, institutional investors, and hospitality groups out of the firm’s Chicago office. The team is led by Leah Schleicher who is recognised for her proficiency in retail refinancings, construction negotiations, and leaseback transactions. Douglas Ellis stands out in portfolio sales, joint ventures, and property M&A. Kevin Schneider is regularly involved in multi-family property sales, having recently impressed in transactions in Colorado, Washington, and Virginia. Avram Feldman leverages expertise in equity investments, recapitalisations, and affordable housing mandates. Elizabeth Radichel is a name to note for minority interest sales, retail development matters, and real estate purchase agreement negotiations. Jacqueline Romo brings additional strength to the bench, alongside David Theyssen, a May 2025 arrival from Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus & Brocato LLP.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a broad real estate offering and is capable of handling ‘big picture concepts’ related to residential, commercial, and industrial transactions. In Boca Raton, David Itskovich excels in office leasing mandates, assisting clients with negotiations, construction-related issues, and project development matters. In Orlando, Jo Thacker is reputed for her depth of expertise in land sales, while Hollie Croft has built a strong track record in the affordable housing space. Rounding out the group’s leadership team, Charleston’s Jay Claypoole leverages a wealth of joint venture knowledge in his practice. The team’s real estate expertise is bolstered by Jeffrey A. Deutch in Boca Raton, who excels in multi-family acquisitions across North Carolina and Florida. Laurence Papel is a reliable contact in Nashville, often consulted by borrowers looking to secure loans on major domestic hospitality projects. Laura Maher joined the firm from Kapp Morrison LLP in February 2025 while Angela Shaw and Zelica Quigley left later in the year.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP  is home to a real estate practice group, which is praised as ‘exceptional in every sense’. It is a reliable advisor to financial services corporations, multinational entertainment companies, hotel groups, institutional investors, and private investors. The team is led by the trio of Misty Sanford, David Drewes, and Carly Glover Saviano . Sanford, who practices in Los Angeles, is equipped to assist clients with multi-layered capital stacks, residential leasing matters, and secured bridge loans related to project construction. In New York, Drewes and Saviano offer sector-specific expertise in residential and commercial transactions, respectively. The ‘amazing’ Karen Lorang operates out of LA and leverages a wealth of real estate finance expertise in her practice. John Bain works out of the firm’s office in Dallas and can handle land sales, industrial property financing, and REIT matters. He joined the team from Akin alongside Wesley Smith in March 2025.

A&O Shearman is praised by clients for its ‘unwavering commitment to client service’, demonstrating a wealth of expertise across the full gamut of the real estate sector. Its esteemed client base consists of private equity firms, global investment companies, property management companies, and construction entities. The team, which operates out of New York, is led by the ‘exemplary’ Lisa Brill, who has a high level of experience in transactional real estate mandates. Brill is comfortable assisting a wide range of stakeholders, from borrowers and sellers to investors and leaseholders. Carolyn Stoner excels in residential and office acquisitions across the entire United States and demonstrates particular proficiency in transactions located in the Sun Belt.

Based in New York, Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. specializes in litigating a range of real estate disputes, spanning construction, land use, commercial leasing, and financial matters, representing landlords and tenants of newly constructed properties, including condominiums, multi-family dwellings, corporate spaces, and retail buildings. The firm’s founder, Adam Leitman Bailey, is recognized for his expertise in complex residential and commercial real estate litigation, as well as his ability to achieve significant results for condominium, hospitality, and other commercial clients in trials and appeals.

Based in Dallas, Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP‘s real estate practice group focuses on representing clients in transactional real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing across a wide range of asset classes, including retail, office, medical, and multifamily. The firm’s real estate practice also handles real estate-related litigation and disputes. The real estate group represents a diverse range of clients from regional entrepreneurial companies to large national commercial developers and institutional investors. A key partner within Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP‘s real estate practice is Jean Pierre Boyea, who operates a broad commercial real estate practice, representing landlords, tenants, developers, and lenders in a range of transactions. Boyea is supported by another key partner within the practice group, Ty Johnson, who utilizes his former experience as a general counsel to a private equity firm to represent lenders and borrowers in financing their real estate transactions. Supporting the transactional team is Kenneth C. Meixelsperger, who supports clients in real estate disputes within state and federal courts across the country.

Houston-based BoyarMiller has developed a sophisticated real estate practice in Texas, focused on representing landowners and developers in leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and development of residential land, corporate spaces, retail buildings, hotels, and other commercial buildings. Blake Royal chairs the real estate practice and has expertise in capital investments, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing of residential communities, commercial, and industrial developments, working with institutional investors and lenders. Other key partners include Hillary Tyson, who has expertise in negotiating development agreements with key municipalities and districts on behalf of real estate developers, and Tiffany Melchers, who works on large-scale acquisitions, dispositions, and leases of office and retail buildings.

The real estate team at Brown Rudnick LLP pairs deep experience supporting Massachusetts and New England-based companies from its Boston office with wider reaching expertise across the firm's other offices in the US and internationally from London. Its work spans large-scale project acquisitions and development, structured finance, site reuse, renewable energy and complex mixed-use projects. In Boston, global real estate leasing group chair Thomas Phillips has particular experience with retail, leisure, hospitality and mixed-use properties. Heading up the real estate and energy, regulatory & environmental practice groups from Hartford, Thomas Regan often represents private equity funds and major corporations.

Cohen and Wolf, PC ‘communicates effectively’ with financial institutions, retail stores, holding companies, and residential property developers on a wide range of real estate mandates. The practice group, which is based out of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is adept at handling commercial leases, loan restructurings, and mixed-use property development. Robyn H. Drucker spearheads the practice and is capable of advising on the full real estate lifecycle, from property acquisitions through to foreclosure and eviction proceedings. Mark A. Kirsch is a ‘highly focused and organized’ attorney who is proficient in residential, commercial, and retail property transactions. Matthew C. Susman is often involved in multi-party negotiations related to mortgages, revolving credit facilities, and zoning issues.

Headquartered in Hackensack, the real estate team at Cole Schotz P.C. is recognized for its experience in complex sales, acquisitions, developments, and financings on behalf of investors, contractors, landlords, and tenants in the food and beverage, hospitality, and retail industries. The real estate team is led by Richard Abramson in Hackensack, who has extensive experience in REITs and the financing of commercial, retail, and industrial assets, and by Leo Leyva in New York, who handles real estate transactions on behalf of lenders, owners, and developers. Other key partners include deputy chair Rab Nalavala in New York, who advises investment banks, private equity sponsors, REITs, and developers on real estate development and joint ventures, and lead of the dirt-side real estate practice, Jordan Metzger in New York, who advises on ground–up developments and capital structures of mixed-use, industrial, and retail projects.

Cox, Castle & Nicholson boasts a longstanding reputation in the real estate market, benefiting from expertise in renewable energy, residential, commercial, and education transactions. The team is a reliable contact for power companies, public sector authorities, property management corporations, and investment management firms. In Orange County, Julian Freeman leads the team, bringing with him a wealth of experience in commercial leasing matters. Andrea Saunders Rifenbark is a leading transactional attorney based out of Los Angeles, who is often called upon to deal with multiple asset real estate acquisitions. Alongside her, Jake Storms frequently works with developers on a variety of construction financing matters. Andrew Ourvier is adept at handling commercial property negotiations across several cities in California.

 

 

Based in Seattle, the real estate, land use, and environmental team at Foster Garvey PC is well-positioned to handle all aspects of real estate matters, including finance, construction, land use, zoning, environmental rights, and litigation. The team represents local and national developers, owners, investors, and REITs, covering commercial, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Some key members in the Seattle team include Bryan Helfer, who represents private developers to Fortune 20 companies in the technology, industrial, and retail fields on real estate transactions, and financings; Christopher Napier, who has expertise in real estate financing for retail, office, residential and mixed-use condominiums; and Wiliam Lenz based in Spokane, who focuses on real estate purchase, sales, leases, and negotiation of commercial contracts.

GableGotwals benefits from a wealth of experience in contentious real estate mandates, to offer a variety of services which extend to zoning-related lawsuits, property dissolution disputes, and breach of lease cases out of its Tulsa office. The team is jointly led by Michael Scoggins and Tina Soin and is a go-to contact for developers, financial institutions, public sector entities, and asset management companies. Scoggins boasts considerable transactional expertise, having assisted with multiple residential projects across several US jurisdictions. Soin is equipped to handle title matters, land purchases, and real estate due diligence. Adam Doverspike stands out due to his ability to expertly handle lawsuits in emerging sectors. A particular highlight was his involvement in a landlord-tenant dispute, where he represented a growing bitcoin company.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro LLP‘s real estate practice focuses on representing retail, office, and leisure investors and developers in large-scale sales, acquisitions, leases, and market repositioning. The firm also has extensive experience representing lenders in real estate financing transactions. Based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, Thomas Hanley III is the co-chair of the firm’s real estate practice group. Hanley III has extensive experience representing investors, joint venture partners, lenders, and developers in all aspects of purchases, sales, financings, lease agreements, and joint ventures. Also based in Los Angeles, Roger Howard‘s real estate practice focuses on acquisitions, residential and commercial development, negotiation of ground leases, sales, restructuring, workouts, title issues, and leasing. Jason Grinnell provides strategic guidance to clients in Los Angeles, where the entertainment and real estate industries intersect.

Headquartered in Tampa, Hill Ward & Henderson‘s real estate group focuses on representing a diverse range of clients in commercial real estate transactions and land use/zoning matters. The firm represents buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, borrowers, lenders, and investors across a wide range of asset classes in their real estate legal matters. Based in Tampa, Jerilyn H. Reed is the chair of the firm’s real estate group. Reed’s practice involves representing a diverse range of clients in institutional lending, property purchasing, sale transactions, commercial development, and commercial leasing. Also in Tampa, Scott Mclaren chairs the firm’s land use and development rights group. McLaren represents prominent development clients for leading trial counsel representation in significant development disputes. The firm’s land use practice is co-chaired by Kamala E. Corbett, who has extensive experience in land use, comprehensive planning, annexation, DRI, zoning, and development agreements.

K&L Gates advises on a wide array of real estate mandates, demonstrating particular strength in transactions related to the residential, commercial, energy, hospitality, and financial services sectors. The team, which is led out of Charleston by Matthew Norton, is prepared to assist with contractual negotiations, transactional support, and project development. Norton stands out for his cross-border M&A expertise, while in New York, Amy Ironmonger often supports mixed-use development projects. Seattle-based Rhys Hefta is well regarded for his portfolio financing expertise, particularly in the retail space, while in Pittsburgh, Pierce Richardson is well regarded for his zoning, land permitting, and renewable energy expertise. Newark’s Jennifer Mazawey is another name of note, bringing with her a wealth of procurement experience.

Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP has a finance-focused real estate practice which routinely advises on financing transactions involving a variety of asset types, including multifamily housing, industrial and logistics facilities, office buildings, retail centres, student housing, hospitality, and healthcare properties. Jonathan Maslow co-chairs the firm’s real estate and finance department, representing equity investors, owners, and developers in commercial real estate transactions, including entity, asset, and portfolio company acquisitions and dispositions, office and retail leasing, sale-leasebacks, and financings Gregory Gosfield focuses on assisting clients in real estate matters which involve debt and equity investments. This can include: structuring and private syndication of senior and subordinate debt, operations and maintenance of assets and exists by amicable sale or refinance. Alexandra Hill  focuses her practice on representing owners, developers, investors and lenders in the origination, acquisition and disposition of matters involving mortgage loans, mezzanine financings and subordinate debt, post-closing modifications and loan sales and purchases involving various asset classes.

 

New York-based Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C. has a dynamic real estate practice spanning acquisitions, sales, developments, financings, leasing, and litigation for a range of assets, including office, retail, medical, and data center development. The real estate team is led by Ross Yustein, who counsels clients on real estate developments, sales, and financings on behalf of landlords, developers, lenders, and investors. Also in the team is managing partner Andrew Chonoles, who handles real estate transactions, investment funds, and commercial real estate portfolios, and Christopher Terry, who has expertise in healthcare and commercial development, leasing, sales, and acquisitions.

WilmerHale showcases a strong track record in commercial property acquisitions, leasing mandates, and project financing matters. In Boston, Douglas Burton supervises a team that is a go-to contact for clients in the waste management, automotive, financial services, and life sciences sectors. Burton is adept at handling large-scale restructuring matters as well as REIT’s and joint venture recapitalizations. Alongside him, Brett Jackson and Benjamin Unger bolster the team’s offering in Massachusetts, demonstrating expertise in occupancy agreement negotiations and sublease dispositions, respectively. In Denver, Michael Kaplan has a high level of experience in class action lawsuits, real estate debt matters, and commercial leasing mandates.

In Minneapolis, Winthrop & Weinstine PA advises real estate developers, academic institutions, retail holding companies and affordable housing organisations, leveraging a wealth of experience in a variety of real estate mandates. Tammera Diehm spearheads the practice, demonstrating proficiency in real estate rehabilitation matters as well as contentious cases relating to land use approvals, zoning and permitting. John Stern is reputed for his depth of expertise in workforce housing mandates, boasting experience in both transactional and developmental engagements. John Nolde is geared to support clients with bond issuances and senior housing projects.  Alyssa Namken strengthens the firm’s real estate offering with her expertise in sale and leaseback transactions as well as real estate project financing and M&A.

Headquartered in Kansas City, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC centers its real estate practice on representing clients within a wide range of complex real estate litigation and disputes. The firm represents developers, builders, owners, landlords, and other key industry stakeholders within a diverse range of real estate disputes, including contract disputes, boundary disagreements, easements, landlord-tenant disputes, and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Based in Kansas City, Megan Stumph-Turner acts as chair of the firm’s real estate practice group. Stumph-Turner has extensive experience in all stages of real estate and construction litigation.

Based in New York, Couch White LLP has a team of sophisticated real estate attorneys with expertise in project development, commercial property transactions, tax matters, and associated real estate litigation related to industrial, multi-family, retail, and energy clients. The team is co-led by Harold Gordon, who focuses on commercial real estate development and construction, and Brian Murphy, who represents family-owned and growing businesses in transactions and succession planning. Other key lawyers include Bria Cunningham and Christopher Connors, who offer advice on commercial real estate transactions, financing, contracts, and compliance.

Frantz Ward is an Ohio-based law firm with a real estate practice that focuses on representing clients in all forms of real estate transactions, including sales, acquisitions, financing, leasing, and development. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including developers, institutional investors, and publicly traded companies in transactions across all real estate asset classes. A key partner within the firm’s real estate group is Daniel Hinkel . Hinkel focuses his practice on advising clients on structuring real estate development, acquisitions, restructuring, and commercial lending transactions.

Gray Robinson PA is a Florida-based law firm with a real estate practice group that covers a broad range of transactions. The firm’s attorney handles traditional sales and acquisitions, land use and zoning matters, financing, and leasing. The firm’s real estate group represents a wide range of clients across all real estate asset classes and has specialist experience representing clients within the healthcare and government sectors. Based in Tampa, Jeanette M. Flores serves as the firm’s real estate and land use section chair. Flores represents her clients within the entire spectrum of commercial real estate transactions in a range of projects across office, retail, and industrial asset classes.

Headquartered in Buffalo, Lippes Mathias‘s real estate group represents clients in the United States and Canada in various transactions, including sales and acquisitions, financing, and leasing. The firm also has extensive experience in handling real estate litigation, title insurance, and condominium development matters. Based in Buffalo, Paul Wells serves as the firm’s real estate practice team leader. Wells has extensive experience within commercial real estate development and represents buyers and sellers of shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, industrial buildings, mixed-use properties, and storage facilities in a variety of complex transactions. Wells also has experience negotiating franchise, license, and operation agreements with national hotel chains. Also in Buffalo, Blaine S. Schwartz is a partner within the firm’s real estate group who has a diverse range of experience within commercial real estate transactions and regularly negotiates complex agreements and loan documents. Thomas Fennell also acts as a key real estate partner in the Buffalo office and represents local, regional, and national developers in the management and negotiation of their complex strategic transactions.

The real estate team at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP is experienced in handling all aspects of real estate transactions, including leasing, sales, acquisitions, and financing of office, retail, and warehouse assets. Based in Philadelphia, the term represents middle-market and public companies across the Mid-Atlantic, in the transportation, utilities, and retail industries, working on behalf of buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Stephen McConnell Jr chairs the real estate practice from Philadelphia, focusing his practice on real estate developments, financings, joint ventures, and commercial leasing, as well as advising utility clients in regulatory and transactional matters.