Edward L. Glazer

Edward L. Glazer is a respected legal professional known for his extensive work in real estate tax and capital markets transactions. With decades of experience, he focuses on developing sophisticated tax structures for real estate ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and private investment funds. His counsel is often sought for projects involving real estate securitizations, REIT formation, and collective investment vehicles. Edward’s ability to balance technical tax matters with practical business needs has made him a trusted advisor to leading real estate organizations and institutional investors.

Ed earned his BS (magna cum laude) from the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 and his JD (magna cum laude) from Harvard Law School in 1971, where he served as an Editor of the Harvard Law Review. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York, combining academic excellence with a strong command of complex regulatory frameworks. His educational background laid the groundwork for a distinguished career centered on innovation in real estate and tax law.

Ed’s practice includes advising clients on transactions involving REITs, joint ventures, leveraged financings, and pension investments that raise unrelated business taxable income concerns. He has represented notable clients in the structuring and restructuring of major real estate portfolios, including landmark properties in New York and San Francisco. His insight has guided public and private entities through sophisticated transactions, from multi-billion-dollar acquisitions to complex debt restructurings and fund formations.

Edward L. Glazer continues to contribute his expertise through writing, lecturing, and serving as a panelist at national tax and real estate industry conferences, where his insights help shape evolving standards in the REIT and real estate investment landscape. Recognized as a leader in his field, Ed has been repeatedly honored for his contributions to tax and real estate law. His work has earned inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Tax Law (2022–2023), as well as long-standing recognition in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, U.S. News–Best Lawyers, and The Legal 500 U.S. Since 2007, he has been ranked as a Band 1 or 2 Attorney and most recently acknowledged as a Notable Practitioner and Senior Statesman in nationwide REIT ratings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Goodwin Procter LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• New York

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  BS with Magna Cum Laude

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