Mr John Steiner > Sullivan & Worcester LLP > Boston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Sullivan & Worcester LLP
ONE POST OFFICE SQUARE
BOSTON, MA 02109
MASSACHUSETTS
United States

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

John is director of Sullivan’s Real Estate Department. Experienced in all aspects of real estate law and transactions, his practice focuses on acquisitions, financings and development work. In particular, John represents REITs in the office, hotel and senior housing industries in connection with their acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing of large portfolios and individual assets. In 2018, John has closed in excess of $1.2 billion in acquisitions on behalf of his REIT clients. John frequently advises foreign investors in the U.S. real estate markets. He also frequently represents borrows and lenders for senior housing projects. He is active in the legal community and co-chaired the Boston Bar Association’s Real Estate Finance Committee in 2004 and 2005. He also chaired the firm’s Hiring Committee.

Education
  • Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude)
  • Boston College (B.A., summa cum laude)
Bar & Court Admissions
  • Massachusetts
Professional Qualifications

Career

Bar & Court Admissions
  • Massachusetts

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Co-Chair, Real Estate Finance Committee, Boston Bar Association (2004, 2005)

Education

  • Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude)
  • Boston College (B.A., summa cum laude)

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Real estate > Real estate

With roots in Boston, Sullivan & Worcester LLP’s real estate development group handles an array of single and portfolio transactions, leasing, and permitting matters for developers, private equity funds, REITs, and government agencies, among others. Noted for its affordable housing and community development sub-group alongside its environment and natural resources group, the practice has experience across a wide stroke of asset classes that includes multifamily and industrials as well as hospitality and life sciences. Ashley Brooks leads the real estate group with experience covering development and finance, including the likes of workouts, construction loans and fund formation. Transaction lawyer John Steiner, director of real estate, is noted for his skill advising REITs and foreign investors as well as for his experience in the senior housing sector. Karen Kepler is another key member, mentioned for her expertise advising on real estate tax credits, among areas like condominiums, air-rights, and ground leases.