Atty. Marc Lazar

Atty. Marc Lazar

Marc Lazar is Co-Chair of the Digital Infrastructure Industry Group and focuses his practice on real estate finance and investments throughout the capital stack and across asset classes. He advises on joint ventures, private equity investments, mortgage, mezzanine and preferred equity financings, sale leasebacks, ground leases, and loan restructurings.

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About Marc Lazar at a glance

Marc Lazar is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989) and New York (2004). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1989) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Cornell Real Estate Council •Member, International Conference of Shopping Centers •Member, New York State Bar Association •Member, Real Estate Finance Association •Counsel, Schodack Campership Initiative. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Marc Lazar is Co-Chair of the Digital Infrastructure Industry Group and focuses his practice on real estate finance and investments throughout the capital stack and across asset classes
  • He advises on joint ventures, private equity investments, mortgage, mezzanine and preferred equity financings, sale leasebacks, ground leases, and loan restructurings
  • His experience includes large and complex real estate deals, having handled the San Francisco market’s largest-ever multifamily portfolio financing, and orchestrating joint ventures for substantial real estate projects, such as a $1.5 billion mixed-use project in Atlanta
  • His work regularly involves legal issues related to distressed assets, workouts, and loan restructurings
  • Marc also counsels clients on niche matters related to distressed loans, data center platform expansion, and construction loans for high-value real estate projects
  • Marc is regularly ranked in leading legal publications, such as Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2014-2025)
  • He has been described by a client as “A stellar attorney
  • He is probably one of the most efficient, practical people I know, and his clients love him
  • He is an extraordinary lawyer.” Concentrations •Debt finance •Digital infrastructure •Distressed real estate •Real estate joint ventures Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate, 2014-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Listed, Chambers USA, Real Estate, 2014-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Marc Lazar's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Where is Marc Lazar's law office located?
Marc Lazar's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc Lazar handle?
Marc Lazar focuses on trusts, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Marc Lazar practiced law?
Marc Lazar has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Marc Lazar go to law school?
Marc Lazar earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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What awards or recognition has Marc Lazar received?
Marc Lazar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1989
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
New York
Admitted: 2004

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