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Nelson F. Migdal is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate.
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- Handles General and Real Estate matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026).
About Nelson F. Migdal: Nelson F. Migdal is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate.
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Nelson F. Migdal represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Nelson F. Migdal
Nelson F. Migdal focuses his practice on hotel acquisitions, operations, development and finance, large mixed-use projects, condo hotels, hotel management agreements, general commercial real estate acquisitions, commercial leasing, lender representation, and the representation of property owners on telecommunications matters.
Nelson is experienced in representing clients in connection with matters relating to hotels, commercial real estate, and telecommunications. Nelson's practice emphasizes the acquisition, management and disposition of hotels, shopping centers, apartment buildings and other commercial property. Nelson has prepared and reviewed commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, partnership agreements, multiple building covenants, corporate documents and other documents related to the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, management and disposition of real and personal property. He has also represented nationally recognized institutional property owners on telecommunications and building access matters.
Credentials
Education
Albany Law School
J.D. · 1978
Hofstra University
BA · 1975
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New York, New York S
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District of Columbia
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Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospitality
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hotels
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Resorts
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Certiorari
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workouts and Restructurings
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
2026
Best Lawyers in America — SmartCEO, "Legal Elite," Real Estate Law, 2007-2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aquatics International, "Waterparks Power 25," 2007-2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Smart Lawyer Choice Award," 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Best USA Law Firm For Real Estate & Environment," The International Legal Alliance Summit, 2011
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011-2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Washington Post, "Washington DC's Top Real Estate Lawyers," 2008-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2014
2026
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What areas of law does Nelson F. Migdal practice?
Nelson F. Migdal focuses on General and Real Estate.
Where is Nelson F. Migdal located?
Nelson F. Migdal primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 2101 L Street, NW, Suite 1000.
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