Atty. Patrick John Kassen
Patrick Kassen, Co-Chair of the Private Funds Group, assists clients with the formation of private funds, purchases and sales of businesses and real estate assets, joint ventures and minority investments. His experience includes a variety of GP-led and LP-led secondaries transactions.
Investment Management & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 24+ Years Experience
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About Patrick John Kassen at a Glance
Patrick John Kassen is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (2002) and Illinois (2004). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2001) and Princeton University (A.B., 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick John Kassen
- Patrick Kassen, Co-Chair of the Private Funds Group, assists clients with the formation of private funds, purchases and sales of businesses and real estate assets, joint ventures and minority investments
- His experience includes a variety of GP-led and LP-led secondaries transactions
- Patrick also has deep experience in investment management regulation, including the Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act, and advises clients on the design and operation of compliance programs and interactions with regulators
- Patrick brings to bear experience as a former general counsel and chief compliance officer at private equity firms, which gives him insight into the challenges faced by his clients
- Patrick has advised on numerous cross-border transactions and designed multi-jurisdictional compliance programs
- Finally, Patrick has served on the boards of directors of several companies, which informs his pragmatic approach to helping clients
- Concentrations •Fund formation •Real estate •Investment management •Corporate •Private equity Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
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Patrick John Kassen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick John Kassen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Patrick John Kassen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick John Kassen's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick John Kassen brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Illinois, Patrick John Kassen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Patrick John Kassen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Patrick John Kassen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick John Kassen Handles in New York
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