John D’Amanda

/My focus

Development and leasing

I concentrate my practice in complex transactional work for owners and developers of a variety of assets, from office parks and retail establishments, to nursing homes and healthcare facilities, to HUD-financed developments, affordable housing, senior and assisted living projects, and projects involving economic development incentives such as tax credits and municipal grants. I also have a core leasing practice involving commercial, office, industrial, and manufacturing properties. This variety of work lets me integrate my practice with others around the firm, and allows me to collaborate with the Affordable Housing, Healthcare, Energy, Environmental, and Banking & Finance groups.

Real estate finance and workouts

I also represent lending institutions closing mortgages and deeds of trust as well as commercial banks and special servicers in foreclosures, modifications, and restructuring of conventional mortgages and commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS) in default.

Succession planning

Individuals and small enterprises are important economic drivers—and are among my most important clients. I help with succession planning for families with landholdings, historical preservation, and nonprofits.

/Looking ahead

Real estate companies are working with tight margins, and I see companies that quickly identify and act upon opportunities as pulling away from their competition.