Jon M. Boswell

Jon M. Boswell is a Washington, D.C. real estate lawyer who represents lenders, property owners, funds, investors, developers, operators, managers, nonprofits, and energy companies. His practice covers commercial real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and financing. He handles construction loans, ground lease financing, multi-property financing, mezzanine financing, and distressed loan workouts and modifications. His work supports clients through significant property investments and financing arrangements.

Boswell earned his J.D., cum laude, from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. He received his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, contract interpretation, negotiation, and commercial transactions. That training supports his work on complex real estate deals involving financing structures, development agreements, joint ventures, and investment considerations.

Boswell has handled substantial transactions involving commercial properties across the United States. His experience includes a $240 million portfolio loan secured by 62 medical office buildings. He has worked on development agreements involving multiple Washington, D.C. properties and the acquisition of housing intended to preserve affordable units. His experience further includes hotel acquisitions, loan restructurings, large office property investments, and major residential property sales.

Jon M. Boswell has earned recognition for his commercial real estate practice in Washington, D.C. Chambers USA recognized him for Real Estate in 2026 after naming him “Up and Coming” in 2025. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and New York. His experience across financing, development, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures helps clients address the legal and commercial demands of significant real estate transactions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• New York

Education

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)