LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Werner

USA 2026

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt

New York

5 years ranked

About

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USA

Practice Areas

Mr. Werner is a partner in Fried Frank’s Real Estate Department. His practice includes the representation of owners, developers, funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other financial institutions in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, concentrating in the acquisition, development and disposition of office, hotel, retail and multifamily properties, joint ventures, commercial mortgage, mezzanine and construction financings, preferred equity investments and debt restructurings, ground leases and commercial space leasing.

Career

Joined in 2005; became a partner in 2015

Personal

JD, cum laude, Fordham University School of Law (2005); BA, cum laude, Binghamton University (2002)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Mainly Dirt - New York

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Werner co-chair's the firm's real estate department and is well-versed in a wide range of New York commercial real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions and dispositions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

All my dealings with Michael have been very positive. He is reasonable and tough when necessary and bright to deal with.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
Michael has a deep breadth of knowledge in multiple parts of the business.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
Michael is our go-to real estate attorney. He is smart, commercial and detail-oriented.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA
We trust Michael Werner to handle our most critical matters. He has great business sense and technical proficiency.
Real Estate: Mainly DirtChambers Guide to the USA