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Eckert Seamans’ Hospitality practice group brings practical legal advice and support to hospitality clients based on extensive in-house legal experience and broad experience across the hospitality industry, from transactional matters, to operational matters, to dispute resolution. The practice has extensive experience advising on matters involving hotels, spas, tourism, restaurants, entertainment venues, condominiums, short-term stay apartments, and golf courses. In addition to a strong transactional base, the practice has unique industry experience representing hotel, spa, and restaurant managers, as well as developers, lenders, and owners in day-to-day operational matters at both the corporate-level and the hotel-level.

Chambers Review

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Leisure & Hospitality - USA - Nationwide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott demonstrates broad strengths in transactional work, management agreements and financing matters for hotel owners, investors, developers and lenders. The team draws on its cross-border expertise to assist clients operating across Europe, Asia and South America.

Work Highlights

  • Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott represented Aimbridge Hospitality in the negotiation of hotel management and other agreements for approximately 50 different hotels in six different countries.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Timothy Q Hudak
E
Timothy Q Hudak
E
Eminent Practitioners
Timothy Hudak excels at negotiating complex hotel management agreements, as well as acquisitions and dispositions.

He is a fountain of knowledge and is deeply respected.

Timothy Hudak is a true leader.

Patricia Mahlstedt
3
Patricia Mahlstedt
3
Band 3
Pittsburgh-based Patricia Mahlstedt is called upon by a range of clients, including hotel management companies, owners and investors. She has significant experience providing counsel on hotel management agreements and data privacy compliance.

Patricia is a great resource.

She is an excellent lawyer.

She is very knowledgeable and flexible.

Greg Weingart
4
Greg Weingart
4
Band 4

Greg Weingart is regularly sought after for his expertise in hotel financing matters and acquisitions, as well as sales.

Greg provides excellent service and guidance.

Jay Blount
4
Jay Blount
4
Band 4
Chair of the hospitality department, Jay Blount has a growing practice representing hotel owners and developers in development matters and loan agreements. Blount is highly regarded for his transactional skills.

Jay Blount is an excellent attorney with a business mindset.

Julia Charnyshova
4
Julia Charnyshova
4
Band 4

Julia Charnyshova has strong expertise in hotels and leisure, with experience advising on hotel development and other hotel-related transactions.

Julia is a valued member of the Eckert team.

Julia Charnyshova is dedicated, smart and incredibly knowledgeable.

Julia is very detail-oriented and focused on clients' needs.

Julia is an excellent attorney.

Ranked Lawyers at
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

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USA - Nationwide

Leisure & Hospitality

Timothy Q Hudak
E
Timothy Q Hudak
E
Eminent Practitioners
Patricia Mahlstedt
3
Patricia Mahlstedt
3
Band 3
Greg Weingart
4
Greg Weingart
4
Band 4
Jay Blount
4
Jay Blount
4
Band 4
Julia Charnyshova
4
Julia Charnyshova
4
Band 4

Members

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