Howard R. Shapiro
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
Practicing real estate in New York since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Howard R. Shapiro is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Howard has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from New York, NY.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Howard R. Shapiro: Howard R. Shapiro is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Howard has over 50 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
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Biography
About Howard R. Shapiro
Howard R. Shapiro has practiced commercial real estate law for more than 40 years, representing financial institutions, real estate opportunity funds, public and private REITS, private investors and developers in a variety of sophisticated real estate transactions. Howard has broad experience in the representation of investors and real estate operators in preferred equity investments, joint ventures, equity recapitalizations, acquisition and disposition of all classes of real estate, including multi-family, residential, commercial, retail, and hotels. Howard represents private equity investors in loan purchases and co-lending and intercreditor agreements, as well as both lenders and debtors in complex real estate loan work-outs and restructurings, acquisition and disposition of performing and distressed debt, and real property on both an individual and portfolio basis.
Concentrations
•General real estate
•Structured financing, including preferred equity investments and mortgage and mezzanine loans
•Joint ventures and equity recapitalization
•Property sales and acquisitions
•Acquisition and disposition of distressed debt and property
•Debt workouts and restructures
•Loan sales and acquisitions
•Co-Lender and intercreditor agreements
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2012-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2010-2025
•Team Member, Chambers USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Listed, AVENUE magazine 'Legal Elite,' Real Estate Law, April 2011
•Listed, Real Estate Weekly, '2008 All Stars,' July 23, 2008
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
Brooklyn Law School J.D. cum laude Brooklyn Law School J.D. 1975 Senior Editor Brooklyn Law School J.D. Brooklyn Law Review
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City University of New York at Brooklyn College
B.S. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New York U.S. Distri
1976 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, New York State Bar Association
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does Howard R. Shapiro practice?
Howard R. Shapiro focuses on Real Estate.
Where is Howard R. Shapiro located?
Howard R. Shapiro primarily serves clients in New York, with an office at One Vanderbilt Avenue.
How experienced is Howard R. Shapiro?
Howard R. Shapiro has 50 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1976.
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