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Atty. Michael K. Berman

Atty. Michael K. Berman

Michael K. Berman is a partner in the Real Estate Department, and member of the Real Estate Private Equity practice and Local Department Chair of the Real Estate Department in Washington D.C.

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Michael K. Berman is an attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America โ€” Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael K. Berman is a partner in the Real Estate Department, and member of the Real Estate Private Equity practice and Local Department Chair of the Real Estate Department in Washington D.C
  • His practice focuses on the representation of debt funds, lending institutions, private equity funds, developers, investors and operators in a variety of commercial real estate transactions with an emphasis on real estate private equity
  • Michael's practice includes both debt and equity representations, including acquisitions, dispositions, senior and subordinate financings, joint ventures and sale-leaseback transactions for a variety of asset classes, including hotels, office, industrial, retail, multifamily, condominiums and specialty projects
  • Michael has significant experience in the structuring and closing of mortgage loan transactions for securitization in the capital markets and/or participation in secondary market transactions, as well as conventional permanent, construction, acquisition and bridge financings, syndications and participation loans, including A/B structures, mezzanine loans, credit tenant loans and the acquisition and disposition of mortgage loans
  • Michael has also represented a variety of clients in connection with loan workouts and restructurings, discounted pay-offs, deed-in-lieu transactions and foreclosures

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Michael K. Berman's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
Where did Michael K. Berman go to law school?
Michael K. Berman earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
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Michael K. Berman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America โ€” Real Estate Law.

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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America โ€” Real Estate Law
- 2026

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