Atty. Diana M. Brummer

Atty. Diana M. Brummer

Diana Brummer, a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department, co-chairs the firm’s Real Estate Industry group. Ms.

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Diana M. Brummer is a real estate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Goodwin. Admitted to practice in New York, Admitted. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1998) and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Diana Brummer, a partner in the firm’s Business Law Department, co-chairs the firm’s Real Estate Industry group
  • Ms. Brummer’s experience spans the spectrum of commercial real estate transactions with a particular emphasis on complex joint ventures, senior, construction and mezzanine financings (for both lenders and borrowers), acquisitions and dispositions, loan workouts, real estate recapitalizations and development
  • Ms. Brummer represents a wide variety of client types, including institutional investors, pension funds, private real estate funds and public and private REITs, as well as their investment advisers
  • She also regularly counsels her clients on all aspects of managing distressed real estate assets
  • Prior to joining Goodwin in 2018, Ms. Brummer was a partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP. She previously practiced at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, spending more than two years in their Tokyo office
  • Ms. Brummer lived in Japan for a total of five years and is proficient in Japanese

Practice Areas Explained

Diana M. Brummer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diana M. Brummer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Diana M. Brummer's law office located?
Diana M. Brummer's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Goodwin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Diana M. Brummer handle?
Diana M. Brummer focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Diana M. Brummer go to law school?
Diana M. Brummer earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
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Diana M. Brummer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1998
B.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, Admitted

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