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James Godman

James Godman

USA 2026

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HSF Kramer
 HSF Kramer

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

New York

2 years ranked

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Practice Areas

-Real estate

-Real estate development

-Real estate acquisitions and sales

-Real estate finance

-Real estate investment trusts (REITs)

Career

James (Jay) Godman is a partner in our New York office. Jay represents lenders and borrowers, sellers and purchasers, investors and developers, and landlords and tenants in a full range of real estate transactions, including financings and restructurings, sales and acquisitions, joint ventures, and leases.

For additional information on Jay’s professional background, please visit:

https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/j/james-p-godman

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt - New York

Band 5
Individual Editorial

James Godman has experience representing clients on both sides of real estate transactions across New York City. He has particular expertise in construction financing and acquisitions.

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Strengths

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  • He is highly responsive, has great commercial awareness and provides sophisticated advice.

    Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA

  • Jay is very detail-oriented, very eager to please and is an effective negotiator.

    Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA

  • Jay is incredibly intelligent, diligent, detailed and responsive, with strong business acumen.

    Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA

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District of Columbia

New York

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