About
Joshua A. Berlinsky is a skilled attorney with over 20 years of experience in real estate, banking, and finance law. He is a senior partner at DarrowEverett LLP, where he leads the Commercial Real Estate Practice Group and the Banking & Finance Group. His work focuses on helping clients with commercial loans, property transactions, and business deals.
Mr. Berlinsky earned his law degree cum laude from Northwestern University Law School, a top law school in the country. Before that, he graduated cum laude from Colgate University, where he studied Political Science and English. He became a lawyer in 1997 and started his career in Chicago at one of the city’s most respected law firms. Later, he worked at a leading Providence and Boston law firm before joining DarrowEverett LLP.
Mr. Berlinsky has helped many clients, including banks, developers, and business owners. He is known for managing complex legal projects. For example, he helped a South Florida company buy a national retailer’s headquarters for over $100 million by handling all the financing details. He also helped with the purchase of a luxury hotel in Miami Beach, working on loans, legal documents, and ownership agreements. In another case, he assisted with a $50 million financing deal to buy a luxury apartment complex in Philadelphia.
Mr. Berlinsky also supports local developers. He worked on a $20 million loan to refinance a housing project in Rhode Island. His work ensures that clients meet their goals while following all legal requirements.
He has been recognized as one of the top lawyers in his field. He was named to Best Lawyers for Commercial Finance and Super Lawyers for Real Estate in 2024. His strong legal knowledge and dedication to helping clients make him a trusted leader in the legal community.
Law Office Affiliations
- Senior Partner, DarrowEverett LLP
- Member, Illinois Bar Association
- Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
- Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
Licensed State
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
Education
- Northwestern University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Colgate University
BA in Political Science and English with Cum Laude
Awards & Badges





- Banking
- Debt And Lending Agreements
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Commercial Real Estate
- Land Use And Zoning
- Residential Real Estate