The law firm of Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Jordan J. Metzger as a Member (Partner) of the firm’s real estate and corporate law practices, based in its New York office. He is the latest lateral hire to complement the firm’s growing presence in New York.

“Jordan’s reputation as a formidable real estate attorney makes him a great asset to our firm,” says Michael D. Sirota, co-managing shareholder of Cole Schotz. “His strengths supplement our existing capabilities in both the corporate and real estate arenas, and his experience will be a tremendous asset to our clients.” 

Mr. Metzger comes to Cole Schotz with nearly 30 years of experience. His practice focuses on structuring, negotiating and closing the acquisition, joint venture, financing, leasing and disposition of the full range of commercial real estate assets, including distressed debt and equity transactions. He represents purchasers and sellers in commercial real estate debt and equity acquisitions and dispositions; borrowers and institutional and non-institutional lenders in securitized and balance sheet financing transactions (including acquisition, construction, bridge, mezzanine, preferred equity) and workouts; owners and tenants in leasing transactions; equity participants in joint ventures; and developers in ground-up and redevelopment projects involving office, retail, industrial, multifamily, hospitality and mixed-use projects.  

Mr. Metzger received his undergraduate degree from the University at Albany, State University of New York, and his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, where he was an Associate Editor of the Cardozo Law Review.