Atty. John P. Schwartz
John P. Schwartz, a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice, has a great deal of experience in real estate finance, joint venture and development, acquisition and sale transactions.
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John P. Schwartz is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on trusts and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 2005) and Member, New York Law School Law Review Recipient, Prof. Lung Chu-Chen Human Rights Award University of Pittsburgh (B.S., 2001). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Philadelphia Bar Association •Member, New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John P. Schwartz, a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice, has a great deal of experience in real estate finance, joint venture and development, acquisition and sale transactions
- His practice focuses on projects located in the Greater Philadelphia region as well as projects located across the continental United States and beyond
- He has represented investment banks and insurance companies in commercial real estate financings, and pension fund advisory firms, insurance companies, private equity funds, REITs and other institutional investors in the acquisition, development and disposition of real property, joint venture transactions and real property secured financings
- John has also represented lenders and other market participants in secondary market transactions, including whole loan and B-note sales, participations and securitizations
- Concentrations •Complex commercial real estate transactions •Joint venture transactions •Purchase and sale transactions •Real estate finance •Construction lending •Land development •Qualified Opportunity Zone development projects Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2022-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers “Rising Stars,” 2013-2016
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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