Marc B. Bergoffen

Marc B. Bergoffen is a commercial real estate lawyer at Shulman Rogers, advising developers, owners, investors, landlords, tenants, lenders, and business clients on leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, management, financing, renewable energy, data center, biotech, hospitality, and commercial lending matters. With more than 25 years of experience, he helps clients structure and negotiate practical transactions that align with business goals, allocate risk, and support long-term real estate operations across regional and national portfolios with precision.

Marc earned his J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida College of Law in 1997 and his B.A. from Emory University in 1994. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Florida. His education and multijurisdictional admissions support his ability to guide commercial real estate clients through transactions involving complex documents, market terms, operational needs, and financing concerns across many property sectors and portfolios.

Marc has substantial experience in retail, office, industrial, renewable energy, data center, and biotech projects. He advises on commercial leasing, site control, easements, access, title, financing, ownership structures, utility access, operational covenants, build-to-suit facilities, and regulatory issues. Having represented both landlords and tenants for more than two decades, he brings a balanced understanding of negotiation dynamics and practical concerns that can affect successful deal completion and long-term asset performance effectively.

Marc B. Bergoffen has numerous clients who turn to him for strategic guidance, careful drafting, and efficient problem-solving in sophisticated real estate transactions. His professional recognition includes election as a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and service on the Advisory Board of the Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute. Marc remains committed to helping clients manage risk, close transactions, and protect business interests through practical, informed, and detail-focused counsel and advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Shulman Rogers
• Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
• Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, Maryland State Bar Association, Real Property Section (2014-2015) (2013-2014) (2012-2013)
• Executive Council, Virginia Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (2003-2005)
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Maryland
• Virginia
• District of Columbia
• Florida

Education

• University of Florida College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) With Honors
• Emory University
  Bachelor of Arts

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