Robert practices in the area of general real estate law, with a concentration in commercial real estate transactions, commercial development, zoning and land use, financing, commercial lending transactions, and office, industrial and retail lease negotiations.
He has represented owners, sellers, buyers and developers in a variety of HUD related refinancing and restructuring transactions. He has represented developers, lenders, retail companies, landlords and tenants in many aspects of real estate financing, leasing, acquisition, disposition and development. His experience includes negotiating and completing numerous real estate acquisitions and sales, real estate development projects and leasing transactions.
As an undergraduate at Edinboro University, he was a member of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity, Kappa Beta Chapter.
Representation of several owners and operators in the refinancing of HUD-insured projects under various HUD loan programs, including sections 221(d)(3), 223(a)(7), 223(d)(4), 223(f), 232 and 236.
Representation of a private equity firm in the acquisition of a multi-family property located in the Pittsburgh, Pa., area.
Representation of owners and participating administrative entities (PAE) in more than 40 Mark-to-Market restructuring transactions.
Representation of steel company in joint venture for acquisition and relocation of its world headquarters.
Real estate counsel for bankruptcy trustee in the disposition and liquidation of various manufacturing facilities located throughout the South, Mid-West and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Real estate counsel for bankruptcy trustee in the disposition of national restaurant franchise.
Representation of the landlord of a large warehouse and storage development in the negotiation of new leases, lease amendments and lease terminations.
Representation of various landlords and tenants in the leasing of office and retail space throughout Pennsylvania and elsewhere and the resolution of various landlord and tenant disputes.
Real estate counsel for a regional multi-family developer and operator in the out-of-court restructuring and disposition of its real estate portfolio located through the Mid-Atlantic region.
Representation of a major REIT in connection with its nationwide real estate portfolio, including acquisition, disposition and financing related matters.
Member, Allegheny County Bar Association, 1996-present
Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1996-present
Member, American Bar Association, 1996-present
Member, American Congress of Real Estate, 1996-1999
Member, CoreNet Pittsburgh, 2011-present
Member, Northern Area Chamber of Commerce, 2005-present
Member, Order of the Curia
Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, Woodward/White, Inc., 2019