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Real estate law or Property law is the area of law that governs the various forms of ownership and tenancy in real property (land as distinct from personal or movable possessions) and in personal property, within the common law legal system. In the civil law system, there is a division between movable and immovable property. Immovable property corresponds to real estate or real property, and the associated rights, and obligations thereon.

Each year Premier Real Estate Lawyers (PREL) researches and recommends leading real estate lawyers across the United States.  PREL lists only one attorney and firm in each city and inclusion to the guide is by invitation only.

Featured Attorney

Michelle Kelban - New York - NY

Michelle Kelban, Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice, advises clients on a range of complex and prominent real estate transactions, including private capital raising and financing, acquisitions, joint venture recapitalizations, and workouts and restructurings. Nationally recognized as a leading real estate lawyer, Michelle serves a variety of key [...]

Latest News & Legal Insights

Debt-Like Preferred Equity In Real Estate Financing

In the evolving landscape of real estate financing, preferred equity has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional senior debt and mezzanine loans. While mezzanine loans have long been a popular choice for bridging financing gaps, preferred equity “with debt-like features” is gaining traction due to its unique benefits and flexibility. This article explores the growing appeal of debt-like preferred [...]

First Circuit Rules On Important Coverage Issue For Contractors

First Circuit Court of Appeals Rules That Standard Commercial General Liability Policy Excludes Coverage for Downstream Property Damage When General Contractor’s Scope of Work Covers Entire Building It is well-accepted that standard commercial general liability policies exclude coverage for construction contractors’ own defective work. That is, for example, a roofer who fails to properly seal penetrations when reroofing a home [...]

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Real estate lawyers are legal professionals who specialize in the legal aspects of buying and selling real estate properties. Lawyers can assist in many transactions associated with the transfer of property.