Overview
Robert Wertheimer is a senior counsel in the Real Estate practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Wertheimer focuses his practice on commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions, joint ventures, development and finance matters, representing entrepreneurial investors, prominent real estate individuals and families, as well as institutional and investment fund clients. He has significant international experience as well as domestic, and takes particular pride in representing a number of not-for-profits and public agencies.
Recognitions
- Listed in Chambers USA, Band 2 Attorney
- Profiled in Legal 500-Real Estate (United States)
- Recognized in Who’s Who Legal (Real Estate), New York Super Lawyers, New York's Best Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America
- Profiled in Pro Bono Firm of 2012 by Law360
Education
- Columbia Law School, J.D., May, 1979
- Cornell University, B.A., May, 1976 (with distinction)
Representations
- Press release regarding representation of seller of 250 East Houston Street, NY
- Article in The Real Deal regarding representation of The City Investment Fund, L.P. and affiliated entities in the 2014 sale of a 4,000-unit portfolio of New York multi-family residential properties
- Press release regarding representation of SL Green Realty Corp.'s refinancing of 16 Court Street office tower in Brooklyn, NY
- Article in Law 360 regarding representation of Fisher Brothers in its acquisition of St. John's University's Tribeca campus in NYC
- Article in Law 360 regarding representation of Fisher Brothers in the December 2013 acquisition of additional equity interests in 1345 Avenue of the Americas and 605 Third Avenue
- Article in The Real Deal and Real Estate Weekly regarding representation of William Macklowe Company in its acquisition and financing of 156 William Street, New York, NY
news
- Paul Hastings Ranked as Top Three Firm for New Rankings and Recognized for Numerous Practice Strength and Growth in Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2019 - May 1st, 2019
- Robert Martin Company Acquires $487.5 Million Real Estate Portfolio from Mack-Cali - April 19th, 2019
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2018 - May 11th, 2018
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2017 - June 5th, 2017
- Paul Hastings Represents Seller in Sale of 250 East Houston Street - November 2nd, 2016
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2016 - June 8th, 2016
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2015 - May 20th, 2015
- Paul Hastings Represents Ogden CAP Properties, LLC in Purchase of Washington, D.C. Apartment Complex - November 14th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Represents Putnam Holding Company in Sale of Portfolio of New York Multifamily Residential Properties - November 10th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Practices and Lawyers Score Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 - May 27th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Advises Fisher Brothers in the Sale of Plaza Construction to One of the Largest Builders in China - April 7th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Represents SL Green Realty Corp in Leasing Manhattan Office Space and the Refinancing of an Office Tower in Brooklyn - February 3rd, 2014
- Paul Hastings Represents Fisher Brothers in Acquisition of Additional Interests in Manhattan Office Buildings - January 8th, 2014
- Paul Hastings Extensive Practice Strength Highlighted in The Legal 500 United States 2013 - June 5th, 2013
- Paul Hastings Employment Practice Honored with Chambers ''Award for Excellence'' and Firms Leading Practices and Lawyers Ranked in Chambers USA 2013 - May 27th, 2013
- Paul Hastings Advises on Beekman Tower Hotel Acquisition - February 1st, 2013
- Paul Hastings Advises William Macklowe Company in two New York Real Estate Transactions - August 2nd, 2012
- Paul Hastings Represents Lincoln Equities Group and LGroup in Jersey City JV - June 18th, 2012
Recognitions
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2021 - May 21st, 2021
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2020 - May 1st, 2020
- Ranked by Chambers USA 2019 - April 26th, 2019
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2018 - May 15th, 2018
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2017 - June 5th, 2017
- Recognized by Chambers USA 2016 - June 8th, 2016
- Legal Media Group - May 15th, 2010
Engagement & Publications
- Adjunct Professor at Cornell Law School 2011-current, where he teaches a course on transactional real estate
- Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, Spring 2016-current, where he teaches a course on transactional real estate
- Taught a class on negotiation techniques at New York Law School
- Lectured for the Practicing Law Institute on construction finance and at Michigan Law School on current real estate trends
Involvement
- Former Chair of the firm's Real Estate practice in New York and member of the New York State and American Bar Associations
- Active in the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, having served on the Committee on Corrections
- Serves on the Board of Governors of The One Hundred Year Association
Practice Areas
Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions
Financial Services Litigation
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate
Hospitality and Leisure
Real Estate Equity Investments and Joint Ventures
Energy and Global Climate Change
Real Estate Capital Markets
Real Estate Development and Construction
Real Estate Restructuring and Reorganization
Languages
English
Admissions
New York Bar
Education
Columbia Law School, J.D. 1979
Cornell University, B.A. 1976