As a member of the Real Estate practice group, Jesse Nichols is dedicated to navigating clients through the nuances and complexities of the real estate industry. Clients rely on him to analyze difficult problems, clearly identify issues and solutions, and efficiently deliver results on all aspects of real estate transactions.

Jesse regularly represents (i) real estate lenders and servicers in complex financing transactions; (ii) institutional and non-institutional investors, sponsors, owners, and operators in connection with the acquisition, structuring, joint venture, property management and disposition of a variety of real estate asset classes (including multifamily, office, retail, healthcare, and hospitality); and (iii) landlords and tenants in all commercial leasing matters.

Education

  • New York Law School (J.D., 2010)
    • Emory University (B.A., 2004)
      • Political Science

    Bar Admission

    • New York, 2011
    • California, 2024

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

    Professional Affiliations

    • American Bar Association
      • Member, Real Property Probate and Trust Section
    • Commercial Real Estate Finance Council
      • Member
    • International Council of Shopping Centers
      • Member
    • New York Bar Association
      • Member
    • Los Angeles County Bar Association
      • Steering Committee, Commercial Development and Leasing Subsection
      • Co-Chair of the Real Estate Finance Subcommittee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association

    Recognition

    • Named to LA Times Studios' 2025 Commercial Real Estate Visionaries List
    • Selected as a “Rising Star” in Real Estate Law, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2015-2023
    • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America®  for Real Estate Law, 2023-2026
    • Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate, California: Southern, 2024-2025