Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

Martin Edelman is a well-regarded figure in the New York real estate market, and brings a wealth of experience in complex transactions undertaken domestically and on an international scale.

"Martin Edelman has remarkable breadth and depth of knowledge and sophistication of thought."

Eric Allendorf offers expertise advising major lenders on a wide array of complex financings across a range of asset classes.

"Rick is a great business attorney who is able to synthesize where a point is likely to go and communicate that. He is great in negotiations and at working with other parties."

"He is super smart, very experienced and knows the market."

"Eric brings broad experience and commercial understanding."

Eric Landau is well versed in a variety of transactional matters across a range of asset classes, advising on concerns including development projects, financings and acquisitions.

"Eric is a savvy negotiator. He has a wonderful way of being creative that is so important in a transactional lawyer."

"Eric has a great demeanor, is great at negotiating and he has seen it all too - he is as experienced as it gets."

"Eric has a fantastic ability to manage large transactions."

"Eric is practical, efficient, effective and provides timely input on our critical matters."

Lisa Chaney draws praise for her representation of clients in sizable transactional real estate matters. She frequently advises on loan originations, restructurings and credit facilities.

"Lisa Chaney is great to work with and is very responsive and constructive on all transactions."

"Lisa has incredible attention to detail and is very cognizant of protecting her client's interest. At the same time she is quite commercial and is able to come up with creative solutions for unique situations."

Peter Olsen offers great experience handling complex joint venture transactions for major real estate firms as part of a broader transactional practice.

"He has a talent for stripping down the most complex issues into a simple form for all to digest."

"Peter has an incredible depth of experience and understands all the nuances of a particular situation."

Bruce DePaola maintains a respected practice that regularly sees him advise on a range of transactional mandates, including the leasing, acquisition and sale of property. His clients include major developers and REITs.

"Bruce has the ability to understand issues from both a legal and business perspective and come up solutions that not only satisfy our legal needs but are also something that both parties can agree in a business context."

"Bruce is a very strong lawyer with great technical knowledge and understanding of the law and of his clients."

"Bruce's ability to navigate the most complex negotiations and complicated legal issues makes him invaluable to us."

Gerd Alexander is recognized for his sophisticated representation of a broad range of clients in complex commercial real estate transactions. He frequently advises on acquisitions and dispositions, joint venture formation and developments.

"Gerd is efficient, effective and stellar at what he does. He immediately gains the respect of opposing counsel which enables him to negotiate effectively."

"Gerd is an incredible counselor who understands client objectives."

"Gerd has it all, providing valued expertise and the highest level of client service. It is a pleasure to work with him."

Eric Schwitzer is noted for his representation of financial institutions, private equity funds and developers in a wide array of financings in the real estate sector.

"Eric is great to work with; he provides an exceptional level of service."

"Eric has his finger on the pulse of the market and he is very well versed in legal documents and negotiation."