Licensed in California and New York, Brian boasts a broad-reaching real estate practice spanning the entire spectrum of commercial real estate deals nationwide. He brings a wealth of experience across multiple facets, guiding clients through every stage of the commercial real estate lifecycle, from initial considerations to final dispositions.

Due to his broad and unique background working in-house, with government agencies, and in private practice, Brian is able to offer his clients the rare perspective of understanding their needs and objectives from all angles, and the pointed ability to guide his clients with practical and efficient legal solutions.

Working through the lifecycle of a real estate project, Brian represents clients in debt, dirt and services.

• From a “debt” perspective, Brian advises financial institutions and borrowers in structuring, documenting, negotiating and securitizing commercial lending transactions.
• From a “dirt” perspective, Brian counsels owners, developers and investors in all aspects of real estate transactions, including the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, monetization and disposition of real estate assets.
• From a “services” perspective, Brian regularly negotiates and advises commercial real estate owners and commercial real estate services professionals on a broad range of commercial real estate services matters, ranging from brokerage to property and construction management issues.

Prior to joining Polsinelli, Brian served as Senior Corporate Counsel at a top three global commercial real estate services firm where he regularly advised C-suite executives on legal, risk and compliance matters and negotiated complex agreements for various commercial real estate service lines, including facilities, construction, asset and property management services, real estate brokerage services and lease administration services. With a thorough understanding of corporate functional operations, Brian’s in-house background allows him to thoughtfully navigate any company’s decision-making structure and processes, enabling him to provide comprehensive and results-driven advice to his clients.