Michael San Giacomo

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+1 973 360 9831

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Overview

Michael San Giacomo is savvy about all aspects of commercial real estate and ably guides clients through strategic transactions that are consistent with their business goals. Mike assists with the acquisition, disposition, leasing and financing of property for office, industrial and retail use, and many of the deals he works on are complex, high-dollar transactions. In one engagement, he represented a client in a deal involving the sale and leaseback of five manufacturing facilities for an aggregate sale price of more than $40 million. Mike also represented the seller of a trophy-class office building in the $115 million sale of that asset.

Contract Negotiations

Mike helps clients negotiate joint venture agreements for the development and ownership of real estate projects. Mike also advises on commercial condominiums, construction and development service contracts, and on real estate brokerage agreements.

Leasing and Financing Experience

Mike guides clients, including developers and tenants, through complex leasing transactions. He has completed leases of a 250,000 square-foot warehouse facility and a 125,000 square-foot manufacturing and warehouse facility. Mike also assists with construction loans and credit lines secured by real property.

Other Transactions

Mike frequently represents clients in tax-deferred exchanges of real property and also collaborates with colleagues in the firm’s corporate practice group to provide counsel on real estate matters that arise in mergers and acquisitions.

Personal Interests

Mike is the father of two children and enjoys traveling with his family to both domestic and international locations.

Related Legal Services

Real Estate & Construction Leasing & Property Management Acquisitions & Dispositions Corporate Real Estate Real Estate Equity & Investment

Related Industries

Financial Services

Credentials

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
New York

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. magna cum laude, Seton Hall Law Review (1999)

College of William & Mary
B.A. (1996)

Insights & Events

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News August 2023

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

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News June 2023

Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys Ranked Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2023 Guide

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News August 2023

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

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News June 2023

Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys Ranked Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2023 Guide

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News August 2022

215 Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2023 Edition

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News June 2022

Faegre Drinker Practices and Lawyers Ranked Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2022 Guide

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News May 2021

Chambers USA Recognizes Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys in 2021 Guide

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News March 2021

Faegre Drinker Advises EPAM in Acquisition of PolSource

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News April 2020

Faegre Drinker Practices and Lawyers Ranked Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2020 Guide

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News April 25, 2019

Drinker Biddle Practices, Lawyers Recognized for Excellence by Chambers USA 2019

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News May 10, 2018

Chambers USA Recognizes Drinker Biddle as a Leading Firm in 31 Practice Categories

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News January 3, 2013

Real Estate, Environment & Insurance Lawyers Team Aid Morristown Redevelopment Project

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Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

American Bar Association — Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
New Jersey Bar Association
New York Bar Association

Honors

Best Lawyers^® — Real Estate Law, 2023-24
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Chambers USA — New Jersey, Real Estate, 2018-23
This award is conferred by Chambers & Partners. A description of the methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
New Jersey Super Lawyers — Rising Star, 2007-14
This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Raymond del Tufo Constitutional Law Award