Atty. John J. Ginley III

Atty. John J. Ginley III

John J. Ginley III is a Partner in the firm’s Real Estate Development and Finance, Real Estate Capital Markets, Commercial Finance, and Funds & Alterative Investments practices.

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About John J. Ginley III at a glance

John J. Ginley III is a real estate attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John J. Ginley III is a Partner in the firm’s Real Estate Development and Finance, Real Estate Capital Markets, Commercial Finance, and Funds & Alterative Investments practices
  • He concentrates in real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, preferred equity transactions, commercial leasing and REIT mergers and acquisitions
  • Mr. Ginley has acquired, financed and sold various real estate assets amounting to more than $4 billion
  • He has structured and negotiated numerous real estate transactions involving both taxable and tax-free exchanges of real estate assets for cash, common and preferred stock, as well as common and preferred operating partnership units
  • Before joining Morris, Manning & Martin, Mr. Ginley practiced in New York City, representing real estate opportunity investment funds and real estate investment trusts involving the acquisition, disposition, financing and/or merger of commercial real estate properties and portfolios, including commercial office, retail, hotel and industrial properties
  • Mr. Ginley has represented opportunity funds as the “money partner” in preferred equity transactions involving a joint venture structure in the acquisition of real estate
  • He has also acted as underwriter’s counsel in the initial public offering of Pan-Pacific Retail Properties and Philips International Realty Corporation, both publicly traded REITs
  • Mr. Ginley has represented various institutional lenders and issuers of multi-property mortgage-backed securities in transactions aggregating to more than $2 billion
  • Mr. Ginley has represented both lenders and borrowers in the restructuring of real estate limited partnerships, the workout of troubled loan transactions and the acquisition and disposition of commercial loan portfolios
  • He also practices in the structured finance areas including CMBS, Fannie Mae and Government Guaranteed Loan Products
  • Mr. Ginley acted as counsel to secured creditors in the U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of Connecticut

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Ginley III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Ginley III 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John J. Ginley III's law office located?
John J. Ginley III's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Ginley III handle?
John J. Ginley III focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did John J. Ginley III go to law school?
John J. Ginley III earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has John J. Ginley III received?
John J. Ginley III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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