LAWYER PROFILE

Jonathan L Mechanic

USA 2026

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

New York

8 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Chair, Real Estate Department. Counsels developers, investors, REITs, lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate transactions of all types. Represents landlords and tenants in commercial and ground leasing transactions. Clients Citigroup, Capital One, Paramount, 21st Century Fox, Coach, Blackstone, Related, Fortress, Resnick, Ruben, RFR, Feil, SL Green, Tishman Hotels, and Tishman Speyer.

Career

Joined as partner, 1987. Trustee-NYU Law School; Lecturer-Harvard Law School; Executive Committee Member-REBNY; Board Member-NYU Real Estate Masters Program; Advisory Board Chairman-NYU Furman Center

Personal

JD, New York University (1977), Law Review, Order of the Coif; BA, magna cum laude, Brandeis University (1974).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt - New York

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Jonathan Mechanic is regularly sought out by clients for his depth of experience across a wide variety of real estate matters, offering particular strength in high value acquisitions and development concerns.

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Strengths

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He is truly the best in the business. No one compares.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
Jon Mechanic, in particular, is an exceptional lawyer and a true leader. His ability to structure complicated deals is unmatched in my experience working with major firms across the country.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
Jon is the top real estate lawyer in New York.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
Jon Mechanic is omnipresent in the market.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
Jon Mechanic is the dean of real estate. His practice has been highly successful for at least thirty years.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA