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Mark S. Edelstein

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Mark Edelstein is chair of Morrison Foerster’s Global Real Estate Group, specializing in high-profile real estate transactions, workouts, and restructurings. With over 30 years of experience, he has significantly influenced projects reshaping New York City’s skyline and is recognized as a leading expert in the field.
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About this Lawyer/Firm

Mark Edelstein serves as the chair of Morrison Foerster’s Global Real Estate Group and co-chair of the Distressed Real Estate Group. With over 30 years of experience, he represents top financial institutions, real estate firms, and various stakeholders in high-profile transactions. Clients describe him as “one of the most talented legal and commercial minds” in real estate, highlighting his exceptional intellect and problem-solving abilities (Chambers USA). He is recognized as a dedicated New York real estate lawyer who prioritizes client relationships and provides valuable insights into current industry legal issues (Best Lawyers).

Mark’s expertise encompasses real estate finance, REITs, private equity, workouts, restructurings, and bankruptcies. He frequently assists lenders and clients with diverse mortgage and construction loans, unsecured financing, and transactions across various asset classes, including commercial, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties. Additionally, he manages complex real estate workouts, restructurings, and Chapter 11 proceedings, possessing unique knowledge of syndicated and securitized loan arrangements and other financing structures.

Mark has contributed to transformative projects in New York City, including 50 Hudson Yards, One Vanderbilt, and the Museum of Modern Art Tower. He established his previous firm’s Real Estate Workout and Bankruptcy Group in the 1990s, playing a significant role in the debt restructurings and bankruptcies of major real estate entities such as Olympia & York and Donald Trump.

During the Great Recession, he handled prominent real estate workouts and represented large creditor groups in high-stakes bankruptcy cases. His legal acumen has led him to the U.S. Supreme Court, achieving significant victories, including a unanimous ruling in RadLAX Gateway Hotel, LLC v. Amalgamated Bank.

Mark’s excellence is recognized by various legal publications, including Chambers USA and Best Lawyers. He has received accolades as a Real Estate “Trailblazer” by the National Law Journal and as a “Real Estate MVP” by Law360 multiple times. In addition, he has been acknowledged as one of the top real estate lawyers globally and in the U.S. by Euromoney.

As a prolific writer and speaker on real estate finance and restructuring, his articles have been featured in notable publications. He was named a “Top Author” in the JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2022.

Mark is actively involved in various real estate trade organizations, including the Urban Land Institute and the Mortgage Bankers Association, and holds board positions in several industry groups. He earned his B.A. summa cum laude from City College of New York and his J.D. magna cum laude from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he graduated at the top of his class.

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Main Office: 250 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019-9601

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Languages Spoken: English

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Real Estate

The real estate practice area encompasses the legal services and expertise related to property ownership, development, transactions, and disputes. It involves assisting clients with the acquisition, sale, leasing, and financing of real estate, ensuring that all legal aspects of the transaction, such as contracts, title issues, and regulatory compliance, are properly addressed. Additionally, this area includes advising on zoning laws, land use regulations, and handling disputes such as property boundary issues, landlord-tenant conflicts, and construction defects. Real estate lawyers help navigate the complex legal framework governing real property to protect their clients’ interests in a variety of real estate matters.

Mark S. Edelstein

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Mark Edelstein is chair of Morrison Foerster’s Global Real Estate Group, specializing in high-profile real estate transactions

Education:

City College of New York, B.A.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D.

Bar Admission:

New York

Language: English

Contact Mark S. Edelstein

Fees

Emergency After Hours: Yes

Contact Info

Office Address: 250 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019-9601

Phone Number: (212) 468-8273

Email Address: medelstein@mofo.com

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