Edward S. Hershfield
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing general in Boston since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Edward S. Hershfield is a shareholder based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on General, Real Estate, and Zoning. Edward has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- General · Real Estate · Zoning
- Handles General, Real Estate, and Zoning matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Edward S. Hershfield: Edward S. Hershfield is a shareholder based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on General, Real Estate, and Zoning. Edward has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Practice focus
Edward S. Hershfield represents clients in Boston, Massachusetts across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Edward S. Hershfield
Edward S. Hershfield is an experienced, highly regarded, and innovative real estate counselor who takes great pride in getting deals done.
Ed represents clients throughout the United States in all aspects of complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, air-rights leases, financings, restructurings, zoning and land use matters, development and permitting processes, workouts, and dispositions. His clients include national and regional real estate developers, private equity funds, investment and asset management firms, hedge funds, foreign investors, utilities and energy companies, pension fund advisors, and publicly traded and private corporations.
Ed is regularly involved in all facets of structuring real estate acquisitions, developments, financings and dispositions, including working with clients to create development and investment entities, analyze potential sites and projects, and develop and implement financing structures, including preferred equity and mezzanine loans. Ed is experienced in identifying potential value in real estate assets, developing strategies to give clients competitive advantages to acquire those assets, and then efficiently carrying out development, leasing and sales programs. He has been involved in restructuring troubled debt and has created numerous “shared appreciation” restructurings where investors, lenders and other creditors obtained equity interests and additional payments based on future property performance and sales value.
Concentrations
•Real estate acquisition and development •Land use and zoning •Energy facilities •Sports, gaming and entertainment •Finance •Leasing •Restructuring
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2016-2025 •Listed, Boston Magazine, 'Top Lawyers - Commercial Real Estate,' 2023-2025 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Listed, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 'Go To Lawyers: Commercial Real Estate,' 2023 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2004-2015 and 2017-2022 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018 and 2022 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
Columbia University School of Law
J.D. · 1984
Brown University
B.A. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York
2011 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
1985 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Boston Bar Association •NAIOP Government Affairs Committee •Former Chair, Town of Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals •Board Member, Anti-Defamation League, New England
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Locations
Office locations
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
One International Place, Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02110
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does Edward S. Hershfield practice?
Edward S. Hershfield focuses on General, Real Estate, and Zoning.
Where is Edward S. Hershfield located?
Edward S. Hershfield primarily serves clients in Boston, Massachusetts, with an office at One International Place, Suite 2000.
How experienced is Edward S. Hershfield?
Edward S. Hershfield has 41 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1985.
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