About

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From acquisition to disposition and everything in between, we handle all your real estate needs. Whether you are involved in development, construction, ownership, finance and/or investment, or are simply a corporate user of real estate, our team of real estate and construction attorneys partners with you to advance your business goals. Grounded in industry-specific knowledge, we handle sophisticated real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and across market sectors. We help both real estate investors and users in their commercial real estate projects, using a team approach that maximizes efficiency and effectiveness. We handle projects of any scale or complexity while also offering the location-specific experience necessary for success in key markets. We also represent clients in land use litigation and devise novel approaches to construction risk management that can reduce conflicts, deficiencies and disputes. Our deep bench includes lawyers who manage and close real estate transactions, resolve real estate and construction disputes, maximize eminent domain compensation, and manage property tax and environmental liabilities. We provide results-driven service for all types of real estate, with particular experience in office, retail, industrial, hospitality, restaurant, industrial robotics and automation, alternative energy, mixed-use and multifamily properties.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP has a skilled group noted for its expertise in large-scale real estate transactions and developments, with notable strength in financing and leasing. Maintains a fine reputation for its work in the mortgage lending space and also highly regarded for its counsel to clients in the retail sector. Offers particular experience supporting the national rollout of retail stores. Client base also includes universities and healthcare companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP represented the University of Pennsylvania in acquiring a property owned by McDoanld's for a new development containing office and retail spaces.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David A Ebby
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David A Ebby
1
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 the best lawyer that I have ever worked with."

"David Ebby is superb."

"He works with well-known clients and is a really good lawyer."

Jerald M Goodman
2
Jerald M Goodman
2
Band 2

Jerald Goodman handles high-value real estate transactions for a variety of clients. He often works with developers, universities, REITs and corporate users.

"Jerald is very easy to deal with, straightforward, easygoing and practical. He solves problems."

"He has knowledge, a cool calm collected demeanor, and is very analytic and thoughtful."

"Jerald is really responsive, detail-orientated and just what we need."

Reuben Asia
U
Reuben Asia
U
Up and Coming

Based in the Philadelphia office, Reuben Asia's practice covers a wide spectrum of real estate and finance matters, including acquisitions, refinancings and developments. He assists clients varying from REITs to developers and insurance companies.

"Reuben is very incisive, knows what to do and is efficient with his time."

"He's important to the practice."

Adrian E. Ciacci
Adrian E. Ciacci
Associates to watch

Adrian Ciacci assists clients with commercial real estate transactions, including financings, acquisitions and leases. His work involves clients from a range of industries including manufacturing, healthcare and retail.

"Adrian is an outstanding attorney doing a lot of the work."

"He's a good associate who has distinguished himself well."

Ranked Lawyers at
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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Pennsylvania

Real Estate: Finance

David A Ebby
1
David A Ebby
1
Band 1

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Real Estate

David A Ebby
2
David A Ebby
2
Band 2
Jerald M Goodman
2
Jerald M Goodman
2
Band 2
Reuben Asia
U
Reuben Asia
U
Up and Coming
Adrian E. Ciacci
Adrian E. Ciacci
Associates to watch

Members

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