NEW YORK, NY (June 24, 2014) – Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph Ginsberg has joined the firm as partner in its Real Estate Practice. Ginsberg joins the firm from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where he was formally partner in the New York office for a decade. Mr. Ginsberg’s practice focuses on the acquisition, development, financing and leasing of office, retail, industrial and residential properties and the structuring of various joint venture entities.

“We are pleased to have Joseph join our firm,” said Jeffrey Golenbock, one of the firm’s founding partners.  “His well-rounded experience adds greater depth to the firm’s Real Estate practice.”

Mr. Ginsberg has counseled numerous real estate investors and funds in the acquisition of distressed real estate and debt as well as ground leasing. Ginsberg’s clients included developers, real estate funds, lenders and borrowers, various landlords and tenants. He represents lenders and borrowers in mortgage and mezzanine financing transactions throughout the United States.

“The chance to work with highly reputable attorneys who approach the practice of law from an entrepreneurial perspective within a flexible platform that leads to top client service was especially attractive to me,” said Mr. Ginsberg.

Mr. Ginsberg received his B.S., from City University of New York, Brooklyn College in 1986 and his J.D from Columbia University School of Law in 1989. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York. Ginsberg currently resides in Teaneck, New Jersey.

About Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe

Golenbock Eiseman Assor Bell & Peskoe LLP is a full-service Manhattan law firm of approximately 50 attorneys which has served its clients' complex litigation and corporate needs for over 30 years.  The firm takes pride in its sophistication, experience and ability to take on major engagements for its domestic and international clients while also maintaining a hands-on, personalized approach to all matters.