Saul Ewing LLP is a full-service law firm that offers clients the national reach and sophisticated experience of a large firm and the local connections and value of a boutique firm.

This combination of reach and local autonomy supports our clients with the clout of a mega-firm and the service hallmarks of a boutique. With one firm, our clients get a macro view of the law with a micro focus on their unique legal needs. With 16 offices in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr serves businesses throughout the United States and internationally. We represent recognizable names in corporate America, exciting start-ups and an array of closely held and privately held companies, as well as nonprofits, governmental and educational entities.

Real Estate

Throughout the continuum of financing, acquiring, developing, leasing and selling real estate are a multitude of complexities to address and challenges to overcome—from regulatory hurdles and shifting capital stacks to construction liabilities and environmental considerations. Real estate projects and deals require strategic planning, creative solutions, and careful oversight of countless moving parts to help avoid risks and maximize profitability.

Attorneys in Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Real Estate Practice employ a comprehensive and pragmatic approach to help clients navigate complexities to realize their real estate vision. We serve a wide range of clients on local, regional and national levels, including developers, lenders, managers, purchasers, sellers, owners, investors, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and regulatory authorities. Our attorneys provide a broad array of services to address the unique needs and challenges that arise at every stage of a real estate project or transaction, including in the following areas:

We advise on the entire lifecycle of an asset across a variety of classes, including:

We have particular experience in the robust expansion of higher education and health care facilities and mixed-use properties. For colleges and universities, we have assisted with the development of numerous on-campus dormitories and hotels, including P3 structures and mixed-use properties with retail stores on the ground level. In the health care industry, we have advised on the development and expansion of hospitals and the acquisition and disposition of medical offices. In addition, our team has extensive experience handling a variety of matters for large mixed-use properties that include hotels, multi-family housing, retail stores, entertainment centers, public spaces and parking garages.