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Greenberg Traurig, LLPWestchester County Managing Shareholder
Thomas Leslie
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Thomas Leslie

5.0
1 review

445 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601

Real Estate, Banking & Financial Services, Real Estate Finance and 1 more

About Thomas Leslie

Thomas Leslie is Founding Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Westchester County office. He focuses his practice on the areas of banking and finance and he represents some of the largest financial institutions in the United States. His practice concentrates on representing financial institutions and developers in connection with the purchase, sale and financing of real estate, as well as the financing of fine art, private aircraft and other forms of collateral.

Tom advises lenders specializing in real estate revolving credit and term financings. His real estate experience includes zoning and planning matters. He was formerly special counsel to, and a member of, the Village of Bronxville Planning Board in Westchester County, New York, as well as the Board of Assessment Review. In addition, his experience includes hedge fund lending, swaps and derivatives and other forms of secured lending.

Concentrations

•Land development

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, City & State
•Hudson Valley Power 100, 2024
•Westchester Power 100, 2019, 2021-2023, and 2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Land Use and Zoning Law, 2012-2023, 2026
•Real Estate Law, 2013-2023, 2026
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers , 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2010-2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

 

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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Platinum

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Thomas Leslie got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Other 3
    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Real Estate Finance
    • Institutional Investors

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Westchester County Managing Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Represented lenders in construction
    permanent mortgage loan transactions.
    Represented developers in acquiring
    financing multi-property office complexes, shopping centers
    apartment buildings.
    Represented lenders in hedge fund secured lending.
    Represented developers in connection with leasing commercial buildings.
    Represented private wealth group of an institutional lender in origination of a $110 million term loan secured by a boutique hotel in New York, as well as office condominium units, townhomes
    a resort
    spa in Florida.
    Represented community bank in origination
    participation of fee
    leasehold first-priority mortgage loan
    second-priority building loan secured by industrial property in New York subject to Industrial Development Agency benefits.
    Represented private equity fund in origination
    workout of a $24 million bridge loan secured by hotel development site in midtown Manhattan, as well as a pledge of 100% of the membership interests in the borrower
    certain air rights.
    Represented private equity fund in workout of a $34 million bridge loan secured by multiple commercial properties in Manhattan.
    Represented private equity fund in negotiation
    preparation of settlement documents in connection with mechanics' liens encumbering REO assets.
    Represented commercial bank in connection with the origination
    workout of an approximately $32 million construction loan to multiple borrowers secured by a mixed-use development parcel in Pennsylvania, as well as a pledge of 100% of the equity interests in the co-borrowers.
    Represented community bank in origination of mortgage loan secured by industrial site,
    modification
    increase of business line of credit in favor of construction
    equipment leasing company.
    Represented community bank in origination of a mortgage loan secured by two industrial sites in Brooklyn, New York
    a revolving line of credit secured by a fleet of vehicles.
    Represented private wealth group of institutional lender in origination of an $85 million term loan secured by marketable securities
    hedge fund interests.
    Represented private wealth group of an institutional lender in origination of a $30 million revolving credit facility secured by marketable securities
    hedge fund interests.
    Represented private equity fund in negotiation
    documentation of a settlement with the board of a residential condominium in New York upon said fund's acquisition
    foreclosure of the senior mortgage loan.
    Represented private wealth group of an institutional lender in origination of a $30 million term loan secured by artwork located throughout the world.
    Represented private equity fund in acquisition
    disposition of a portfolio of 24 office assets located throughout United States valued at approximately $143 million.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Thomas-Leslie

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1975, New York
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •New York State Bar Association
    •Westchester County Association Board of Directors

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Fordham University School of Law
    Class of 1974
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Notre Dame
    Class of 1970
    A.B.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1948
    New York, N.Y., November 18, 1948

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Westchester County Managing Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
5.0
1 review

445 Hamilton AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10601U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM

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    Thomas Leslie is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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    Yes, Thomas Leslie has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Thomas Leslie attended Fordham University School of Law.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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