Overview

Matt Kramer is a legal strategist and advisor with deep expertise in guiding owners, developers, buyers, and distressed investors through complex commercial real estate transactions. His practice areas encompass structuring sophisticated financial arrangements, including mezzanine financing, private equity investments, and EB-5 funding, to drive successful outcomes for clients in the competitive real estate market.

Matt's specializations include representing servicers and lenders in commercial foreclosure proceedings and loan workouts, crafting practical solutions to safeguard investments, recover assets, and mitigate risks. His areas of expertise also extend to advising on construction financing, code compliance, title matters, and corporate restructuring, ensuring clients have comprehensive legal support across every stage of their transactions.

In addition to an in-depth real estate focus, Matt's practice includes counseling start-ups and established companies on asset purchases, sales, and strategic planning, and providing tailored guidance that aligns with their business objectives.

Whether navigating high-stakes negotiations or resolving distressed situations, Matt is committed to delivering actionable, results-driven legal strategies that empower his clients to achieve their goals.

Education & Admissions

Education

New York University School of Law, J.D., 1998

Binghamton University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1995

Admissions

Florida 

Nevada

New York

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

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

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

Representative Experience

  • Former in-house counsel at LNR Partners, LLC, the country's largest volume CMBS special servicer.  Continue to represent the special servicer in a number of real estate matters across the country.
  • Represents clients on the purchase and sale of properties with a particular focus on distressed acquisitions.
  • Represents landlords throughout the country in Chapter 11 retail bankruptcy cases.
  • Represents clients in commercial foreclosure matters across the State of Florida.
  • Represents clients on leasing matters.
  • Represents real estate start-up entities on corporate formation issues.
  • Represented developer on $24MM construction loan.

Recent Wins

Practices & Industries

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America®Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2023-2025

News & Publications

Events & Speaking Engagements

Professional & Community Activities

American Bar Association Commercial Real Estate Committee, Member

American Bar Association Leasing Committee, Member

Real Estate Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law

Dade Real Estate Investors Association, Member

Florida Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section (“RPPTL”), Member

International Council of Shopping Centers, Member

RPPTL Commercial Real Estate Committee, Member

RPPTL Title Issues and Standards Committee, Member

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