Recognized Real Estate Lawyers

Roy Tilsley, Jr.Roy W. Tilsley, Jr.

Roy represents property owners and real estate entrepreneurs in real estate litigation involving boundary and easement disputes, tax abatements, zoning and contested development. He also handles land use and permitting matters before municipal boards and state agencies, and in court and on appeal.

Jim GrazianoJames M. Graziano

Jim represents property owners, municipalities and pipeline companies in eminent domain and condemnation proceedings, addressing property valuation, land acquisition requirements and litigation strategy. He also handles complex litigation involving redevelopment, natural gas utilities and commercial disputes.

Marshall HevronMarshall A. Hevron

Marshall focuses on eminent domain and expropriation matters for utility and energy companies, advising them through appraisal and negotiation to secure property rights. His broader real estate litigation practice covers disputes between neighboring landowners, as well as land use and planning matters in New Orleans.

Mike SomerenMichael Van Someren

Mike practices Real Estate Law, advising individuals and organizations on commercial property purchases and sales, land use and zoning, and leasing for landlords and tenants. He also handles entity selection and formation, municipal agreements, corporate contracts and M&A transactions.

Jim KerouacJim Kerouac

Jim represents businesses, investors, developers and financial institutions in commercial real estate transactions, including property acquisitions, dispositions, financing and leasing. He also advises lenders and borrowers on real estate loans, asset-based lending, workouts and restructurings.

Mark McNamaraMark McNamara

Mark practices Real Estate Law, focusing on eminent domain and property tax assessment litigation. He advises condemnors on property acquisitions, represents both condemnors and condemnees in just-compensation proceedings, and handles tax assessment challenges involving commercial and industrial properties.

Henry BoenningHenry O. Boenning

Henry focuses on commercial real estate transactions for end-users and developers, guiding projects from acquisition and due diligence through construction, leasing, financing and disposition. He also represents lenders and borrowers in real estate financings and negotiates commercial and industrial leases.

Nilufer DeSchererNilufer O. DeScherer

Nilufer focuses on commercial real estate transactions and mortgage lending in New York and New Jersey. She represents individual, corporate and public utility clients in acquisitions, sales and financing, and acts as lender’s counsel to regional banks and private lenders on financing transactions.

Mike OstermeyerMichael J. Ostermeyer

Mike advises owners and investors on commercial real estate, focusing on corporate portfolio management and restructuring, as well as the development of commercial, institutional and industrial property. He also works on public development and infrastructure projects, including public-private partnerships.

David MullerDavid G. Muller

David focuses on community association law, representing condominium, cooperative, mobile home and homeowners’ associations throughout Southwest and Southeast Florida. His trial experience includes covenant enforcement, construction and foreclosure matters, as well as personal injury and criminal matters.

Jonathan KatzJonathan H. Katz

Jonathan is a shareholder in Becker & Poliakoff’s New Jersey Community Association practice group, representing condominium and homeowners associations throughout the state, particularly in South Jersey. His practice focuses on Community Association Law and litigation for those associations.

Summer GreathouseSummer B. Greathouse

Summer focuses on affordable and workforce housing development, advising Texas cities, counties and housing authorities on public-private partnerships, low-income housing tax credit transactions, tax-exempt financing and transactions involving public facility and housing finance corporations.