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Michael K. Berman

Michael K. Berman

USA 2026

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Michael K. Berman is a partner in the Real Estate Department, and member of the Real Estate Private Equity practice in Washington D.C. His practice focuses on the representation of debt funds, lending institutions, private equity funds, developers, investors and operators in a variety of commercial real estate transactions with an emphasis on real estate private equity.

Michael's practice includes both debt and equity representations, including acquisitions, dispositions, senior and subordinate financings, joint ventures and sale-leaseback transactions for a variety of asset classes, including hotels, office, industrial, retail, multifamily, condominiums and specialty projects. Michael has significant experience in the structuring and closing of mortgage loan transactions for securitization in the capital markets and/or participation in secondary market transactions, as well as conventional permanent, construction, acquisition and bridge financings, syndications and participation loans, including A/B structures, mezzanine loans, credit tenant loans and the acquisition and disposition of mortgage loans. Michael has also represented a variety of clients in connection with loan workouts and restructurings, discounted pay-offs, deed-in-lieu transactions and foreclosures.

Personal

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D.

University of Maryland, B.A.

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Real Estate - District of Columbia

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Berman is known for his strong expertise in real estate finance work, including advising on construction financing and real estate investments.

Strengths

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  • Michael has true expertise when it comes to loan restructurings and workouts. He is a great strategic partner in addition to being an expert lawyer.

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