Arnold Heller

Arnold Heller is a seasoned real estate attorney serving Montgomery County with extensive experience in commercial real estate, transactional matters, and land development. He represents a broad range of clients, including condominium, planned community developers, healthcare providers, and affordable housing developers. His practice at High Swartz LLP focuses on guiding clients through complex property transactions, construction contracts, and business structuring. Arnold regularly assists with partnership and limited liability company agreements and helps clients move projects from planning to completion. He is also well known for advising on affordable housing initiatives, supporting both preservation and new development efforts that strengthen communities and expand access to quality housing.

Arnold earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Williams College. His academic training provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, statutory interpretation, and transactional problem solving. This education supports his ability to evaluate risk, structure complex deals, and draft precise agreements. His formal legal education continues to inform his approach to real estate law, particularly in areas such as financing structures, regulatory compliance, and long-term project planning for public and private-sector clients.

Arnold has advised clients on a wide range of financing transactions, consisting of conventional and HUD-insured loans, sale-leasebacks, and programs supported by state, county, and municipal agencies throughout his career. His experience allows clients to secure funding while meeting regulatory and lender requirements. He has also lectured on condominium law in Pennsylvania and topics related to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reflecting his command of evolving legal standards.

Arnold Heller served in federal judicial and government roles before entering private practice, an experience that sharpened his judgment and advocacy earlier in his career. Clients rely on him for clear guidance, careful negotiation, and practical solutions that protect investments and support successful real estate development. His work consistently helps organizations complete transactions efficiently, manage risk responsibly, and achieve long-term development goals across diverse markets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, High Swartz LLP
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Montgomery Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Affordable Housing & Community Law
• Member, Pennsylvania Developers’ Council

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Williams College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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