Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Band 4
Contact number
+1 215 979 1000About
Provided by Duane Morris LLP
Duane Morris has an experienced international real estate practice, offering a full range of services related to acquisitions and dispositions; leasing; financing; hospitality; multifamily/healthcare; land valuation litigation; and development and land use. Our attorneys provide our clients—including property developers, lenders, investment managers and REITs—guided assistance through all phases of a transaction or project. We are able to handle a broad range of sophisticated and complex real estate transactions, leveraging our extensive skills and experience in virtually all types of real estate and development matters.
An integrated interdisciplinary approach to our clients’ needs is the cornerstone of our practice. Teams composed of attorneys across practice areas and the firm’s geographic scope—from our real estate, capital markets, finance, construction, tax and other practices—provide seamless, value-added representation. Our experience encompasses all areas of acquisition, disposition, leasing and lending, including new development, office, retail, residential, assisted-living and other healthcare facilities. In addition to handling the routine issues involved in real estate matters, we find creative solutions to complex and seemingly unsolvable dilemmas that require solid working relationships within the industry and a high level of understanding of the nuances of deals, regulations, profitability, leverage and liability protection.
Chambers Review
Duane Morris LLP advises clients such as developers, financial institutions and investment managers on all aspects of transactional real estate issues. Noted for its work in the leisure and hospitality space. Also a popular choice of firm for its counsel on multifamily properties and projects in the healthcare sector. Capable of assisting both landlords and tenants with leasing issues.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris LLP represented Rocket Development in the acquisition and planning of a mixed-use development in Alabama with a value of $210 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Duane Morris have a number of top-tier players and a condemnation practice that is unique, which sets them apart."
"Duane Morris are a well-rounded firm that serve their clients well."
"Duane Morris have a number of top-tier players and a condemnation practice that is unique, which sets them apart."
"Duane Morris are a well-rounded firm that serve their clients well."
Notable Practitioners
Cochair of the firm's Philadelphia real estate department, George Kroculick advises clients on a number of land use matters such as zoning and permitting. He has further experience handling issues in the energy and education sectors.
David Augustin acts for both buyers and sellers on a range of real estate transactions. He is frequently called upon for his experience acting on real estate financing matters.
"David is always available and responsive. He's very knowledgeable and I very much enjoy working with him."
"He has a sophisticated practice."
Brad Molotsky focuses his real estate practice on advising clients in areas including Opportunity Zone fund creation and deployment. He has further expertise in development deals and joint ventures.
"He is very knowledgeable, a tremendous marketer and is smart."
Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris LLP
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Members
Provided by Duane Morris LLP
Chester P. Lee
Head of Department
George J. Kroculick
Head of Department