About

Provided by Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O’Connor’s Real Estate Practice is national in scope and encompasses a wide range of real estate transactions. Our attorneys represent REITs and other public companies, regional and national developers of all sizes, homebuilders, private equity funds, institutional investors, governmental bodies, banks and other sources of debt and equity financing, and loan servicers. Areas of recent growth include the representation of hotel developers and investors, health care facilities, higher education institutions, and transportation companies.

Member’s of the firm’s Real Estate Practice are frequently recognized for their contribution to the legal community.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

Cozen O'Connor is a well-regarded practice with a bench of practitioners experienced in all aspects of real estate acquisitions, joint ventures, construction and financing. Especially strong in negotiating purchase agreements, advising borrowers and resolving tax issues involving the real estate market. Client base includes private equity firms and institutional investors.

Work Highlights

  • Cozen O'Connor advised the DePaul Group on the disposition of its multifamily rental apartment portfolio.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Witt
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Thomas Witt
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Eminent Practitioners
Thomas Witt is a seasoned attorney who has vast experience representing a variety of real estate developers in zoning and land use mandates.
David Ebby
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David Ebby
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Band 1
David Ebby is well respected for his real estate transactional practice. He primarily acts on behalf of lenders on real estate financing transactions, with some of his main clients being large insurance companies.

David is an exceptionally bright attorney with a long history in the industry and great grasp on the substance.

David is one of the best attorneys I have worked with.

David is efficient, commercial and speaks our language. He is very versatile and does a wide range of projects across the US.

David is smart, dedicated, always available and a very strong negotiator.

Robert A Silverman
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Robert A Silverman
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Band 1
Robert Silverman has built a sophisticated practice that sees him advising on redevelopment projects, acquisitions and financings.

Robert provides top-notch service and expertise.

Robert is a skilled negotiator and document interpreter. He is steadfast in my corner and will stand up against differing opinions.

Howard Grossman
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Howard Grossman
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Band 3

Howard Grossman comes recommended for his experience in representing a range of real estate developers in projects, acquisitions and financing matters. He also has expertise in advising private equity funds in connection with joint ventures.

Jeffrey A Leonard
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Jeffrey A Leonard
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Jeffrey Leonard has a strong real estate practice with an emphasis on representing developers and investors in acquisitions, multifamily transactions and loan workouts.

Jeffrey is well regarded and known throughout the city.

Robert M. Careless
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Robert M. Careless
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Band 3

Philadephia-based Robert Careless assists clients including developers, investors and REITs with land use and zoning matters. He handles a range of issues, such as obtaining permits, approvals and zoning entitlements.

Adam M Silverman
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Adam M Silverman
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Band 4
Adam Silverman focuses his practice on counseling clients on a range of matters, such as acquisitions and dispositions, office leases and development projects. His clients include real estate developers, REITs and investors.
Kelly Shinn
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Kelly Shinn
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Up and Coming

Kelly Shinn is noted for her experience assisting a range of clients, particularly with real estate joint venture agreements and developments.

Ranked Lawyers at
Cozen O'Connor

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Pennsylvania

Real Estate: Finance

David Ebby
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David Ebby
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Band 1
Robert A Silverman
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Robert A Silverman
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Band 2
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Thomas Witt
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Thomas Witt
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Eminent Practitioners
Robert M. Careless
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Robert M. Careless
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Band 3

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Real Estate

Robert A Silverman
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Robert A Silverman
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Band 1
David Ebby
2
David Ebby
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Band 2
Howard Grossman
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Howard Grossman
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Band 3
Jeffrey A Leonard
3
Jeffrey A Leonard
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Band 3
Adam M Silverman
4
Adam M Silverman
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Band 4
Kelly Shinn
U
Kelly Shinn
U
Up and Coming