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Jonathan E. Orell

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Partner

Jonathan Orell is a partner in the Finance and Real Estate groups, specializing in sophisticated and complex finance and real estate transactions. A trusted and strategic advisor, Jon offers extensive experience in the leasing, acquisition, sale, and financing of commercial properties and all asset classes.

His practice focuses on serving a diverse range of real estate clients, including owner-operators, real estate developers, and investors in connection with land acquisition, ground-up developments, and lenders in financing matters for commercial properties including restaurants, shopping centers, office buildings, and multi-family properties. He counsels both lenders and borrowers in complex commercial lending transactions, including syndicated and participated loans, mezzanine financing, acquisition financing, and credit enhancement. Jon also has experience representing developers in low-income housing tax credit transactions.

Credentials

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2011
  • University of Vermont, B.A., 2006

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • New York

Distinctions

  • Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star (2017-2023)

Professional Affiliations

  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Global Law Experts (Exclusive CT real estate attorney)
  • IR Global (Exclusive CT real estate attorney)
  • New York Building Congress (Member)
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Stamford

203.324.8118

jorell@goodwin.com

Areas of Focus

  • Finance
  • Commercial Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
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December 20, 2024

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