Overview

Steven Schwartz, a Director and industry group leader of the firm's Multifamily group, focuses his practice on commercial real estate law. He has represented developers and lenders in the acquisition, development, sale, leasing and financing of commercial real estate. He regularly counsels developers on the requirements for satisfying the complex land use and environmental laws and regulations applicable to large-scale commercial projects throughout the New England region. A significant portion of Steven's current development practice involves working with clients on complex multifamily residential projects, including both market rate and affordable developments. In addition to his involvement with traditional forms of real estate mortgage loans and refinancings, Steven has considerable experience in representing lenders in workouts of troubled real estate loans, including restructurings, deed-in-lieu transactions and foreclosures.

Representative Experience

• General representation of one of the largest multifamily REITs in the country in all aspects of acquisition, development and financing of numerous multifamily residential communities, including both stand alone and parts of large mixed use developments. 
• Representation of real estate fund in its acquisition of more than 75 multifamily, industrial and office properties nationally, totaling more than $1.5 billion. 
• Representation of the greater Boston region’s leading furniture retailer on all of its real estate related matters, including acquisition and development of destination furniture and family entertainment location, and 1,000,000 square foot warehouse and distribution facility. 
• Numerous mortgage loans for national insurance, including financings of significant hotel, office, retail and multifamily properties throughout the New England region.