Atty. Joseph A. Herz

Atty. Joseph A. Herz

Joseph A. Herz is the Co-Chair of the New York Corporate Department and the REIT Practice at Greenberg Traurig.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Joseph A. Herz is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (1992) and Massachusetts (1992). Educated at Cornell University (B.A., 1986) and Boston University School of Law J.D. 1991 Managing Editor Boston University School of Law J.D. Boston University Public Interest Law Journal (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph A. Herz is the Co-Chair of the New York Corporate Department and the REIT Practice at Greenberg Traurig
  • Joseph represents domestic and foreign companies, investment banks and private equity and venture capital firms in a wide range of corporate finance transactions
  • His focus is on capital markets, including in the area of real estate investment trusts (REITs), venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, corporate advisory work, and restructurings
  • Joseph has wide-ranging experience in initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, private offerings of equity and debt securities, strategic investments, stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions and restructurings of public and private debt securities
  • He also advises companies on corporate governance and compliance issues
  • Prior to joining the firm, Joseph was a partner at an international law firm in New York
  • Concentrations •Securities and capital markets •REITs •Mergers and acquisitions •Venture capital •General corporate •Bankruptcy and restructurings Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, REITs, 2021-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate - Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), 2018-2025 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2011-2025 •Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph A. Herz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph A. Herz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joseph A. Herz's law office located?
Joseph A. Herz's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph A. Herz handle?
Joseph A. Herz focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Joseph A. Herz practiced law?
Joseph A. Herz has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Joseph A. Herz go to law school?
Joseph A. Herz earned their education at (B.A., 1986); (—).
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Education

B.A.
Cornell University
- 1986
Boston University School of Law J.D. 1991 Managing Editor Boston University School of Law J.D. Boston University Public Interest Law Journal
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992

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