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Bruce S DePaola

Bruce S DePaola

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Bruce DePaola is a partner in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Bruce represents real estate developers, institutional investors, professional sports teams, private equity groups and hotel owners, operators and managers involved in some of the most sophisticated and innovative real estate transactions occurring today. This includes the acquisition, development, disposition, ground leasing and financing of a number of signature multi-use facilities both in New York and across the country.

Bruce is an adjunct professor at St. John’s University School of Law, his alma mater, where he teaches the Real Estate Development course. Bruce has also been a guest lecturer and panel moderator at other law schools on topics including NYC development, hotel management agreements and real estate focused joint venture agreements.

He also counsels clients in connection with their related joint ventures, partnerships, equity investment vehicles, and operating/management agreements with local developers, five star hotel operators, and U.S. and international investors.

Personal

St. John's University School of Law, J.D.

College of William and Mary, B.A.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Bruce DePaola maintains a respected practice that regularly sees him advise on a range of transactional mandates, including the leasing, acquisition and sale of property. His clients include major developers and REITs.

Strengths

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  • Bruce is a talented and creative attorney who understands the global picture as well as the end game.

    Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
  • What really distinguishes Bruce from his peers is his calm, confident approach to complex matters and his genuine commitment to client success.

    Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bruce DePaola stands out for his ability to combine deep legal expertise with a practical, commercial perspective.

    Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bruce is unflappable in the face of difficult adversaries.

    Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA

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