John P. Schwartz

John P. Schwartz is a skilled real estate attorney known for managing complex commercial real estate deals. His work spans joint ventures, property development, acquisitions, and large-scale financing. He has supported projects across the Greater Philadelphia area and nationally, assisting clients like real estate investment trusts and private equity firms.

John earned his B.S., cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh in 2001. He later received his J.D., magna cum laude, from New York Law School in 2005, where he served on the Law Review and was honored with the Prof. Lung Chu-Chen Human Rights Award. His legal training laid the foundation for his deep understanding of finance and development law.

John has advised on a wide range of high-value transactions. His experience includes construction lending, land development, and Qualified Opportunity Zone projects. He has worked with investment banks, insurers, and pension fund affiliates in matters involving industrial parks, office buildings, and mixed-use sites.

Among his notable matters, John helped finance major industrial projects in Mexico and guided a $350 million mixed-use development in the Philadelphia suburbs. He has supported acquisitions and redevelopments for office towers and retail centers, often leading negotiations on loan agreements and sale contracts.

John also counseled on secondary market matters such as B-note sales, participations, and securitizations. His guidance was key in transactions involving hundreds of millions in assets and included advisory roles for liquidations and subordinate debt acquisitions across the U.S.

John’s legal work has been recognized by listings in The Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law (2022–2025) and Law360’s award-winning real estate team. He was also named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers “Rising Star” from 2013 to 2016.

John P. Schwartz is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New York. He remains active in legal communities as a member of both the Philadelphia and New York State Bar Associations, continuing to support clients with reliable and experienced legal counsel.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New York

Education

• New York Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pittsburgh
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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