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Lippes Mathias LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : New York: Upstate


Lippes Mathias LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - New York: Upstate

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Lippes Mathias LLP has a respected practice with expertise spanning a range of transactional and contentious real estate matters. The team frequently advises on complex financings including loans and mezzanine debt finance, and routinely represents clients in both acquisitions and dispositions. It has demonstrable expertise in projects including retail premises, offices and hotels.

Work Highlights

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  • Lippes Mathias represented Bedford Property Group in connection with its acquisition and financing of the Albertville Meadows Apartments, a low-income housing tax credit property.

Strengths

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  • Lippes Mathias brings exceptional strengths to the table. It brings deep legal expertise, strong attention to detail and a client-first approach that ensures every step is handled with professionalism and care.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Their client engagement and support are strong. Collaboration within the firm to find the right expertise is never a question.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • They offer responsiveness, collective experience in working together and diligence.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • They provide prompt responses to emerging issues.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Blaine Schwartz
    Band 2Blaine Schwartz

    Blaine Schwartz

    Blaine Schwartz is sought out by both buyers and sellers of real estate to advise on a broad range of transactional matters. His wide-ranging expertise encompasses complex financing issues and the structuring and negotiation of large, multi-property transactions.

  • Band 2Paul Wells
    Band 2Paul Wells

    Paul Wells

    Paul Wells maintains a broad practice encompassing the acquisition, sale, financing and leasing of commercial real estate. His experience covers a range of property types, including offices, hotels and retail facilities.
    • Paul is responsive and knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 3Thomas Fennell
    Band 3Thomas Fennell

    Thomas Fennell

    Thomas Fennell is experienced in real estate acquisitions, dispositions and financings, with a particular focus on commercial properties.
    • Thomas is responsive and knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Lippes Mathias LLP (3)

New York: Upstate

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