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Eric R. Wilensky

Eric R. Wilensky

Partner

Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
eric.wilensky@nelsonmullins.com

Eric co-chairs the Firm's real estate private equity and joint venture practice group and leads the real estate development and investments team, a 40-attorney real estate practice group with offices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and Boston. He has successfully steered clients through multiple turns in the real estate cycle and provides a steady...

Eric co-chairs the Firm's real estate private equity and joint venture practice group and leads the real estate development and investments team, a 40-attorney real estate practice group with offices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and Boston. He has successfully steered clients through multiple turns in the real estate cycle and provides a steady hand to his clients, drawing on his deep knowledge of the industry to help them achieve their goals. His leadership and strategic vision have enabled his clients to achieve outstanding results, building a strong reputation for excellence and trust in the industry. With a broad focus on the multi-family asset class, Eric brings a wealth of experience in investments, development, and financing throughout all levels of the capital stack including common equity, mezzanine and preferred equity, and debt. Eric and his team pride themselves on being highly attuned to the market, and they work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that balance risk and reflect well on their clients' perception in the industry. The team is known for performing in high-volume and high-stress circumstances, and they have a proven track record of delivering results for their clients. Eric's experience and leadership have positioned him as a go-to resource in the industry, and he is highly regarded for his deep knowledge of the real estate market and his ability to navigate complex transactions with skill and precision.

Eric R. Wilensky

hand to his clients, drawing on his deep knowledge of the industry to help them achieve their goals. His leadership and strategic vision have enabled his clients to achieve outstanding results, building a strong reputation for excellence and trust in the industry. With a broad focus on the multi-family asset class, Eric brings a wealth of experience in investments, development, and financing throughout all levels of the capital stack including common equity, mezzanine and preferred equity, and debt. Eric and his team pride themselves on being highly attuned to the market, and they work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that balance risk and reflect well on their clients' perception in the industry. The team is known for performing in high-volume and high-stress circumstances, and they have a proven track record of delivering results for their clients. Eric's experience and leadership have positioned him as a go-to resource in the industry, and he is highly regarded for his deep knowledge of the real estate market and his ability to navigate complex transactions with skill and precision.

Eric co-chairs the Firm's real estate private equity and joint venture practice group and leads the real estate development and investments team, a 40-attorney real estate practice group with offices in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and Boston. He has successfully steered clients through multiple turns in the real estate cycle and provides a steady... hand to his clients, drawing on his deep knowledge of the industry to help them achieve their goals. His leadership and strategic vision have enabled his clients to achieve outstanding results, building a strong reputation for excellence and trust in the industry. With a broad focus on the multi-family asset class, Eric brings a wealth of experience in investments, development, and financing throughout all levels of the capital stack including common equity, mezzanine and preferred equity, and debt. Eric and his team pride themselves on being highly attuned to the market, and they work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that balance risk and reflect well on their clients' perception in the industry. The team is known for performing in high-volume and high-stress circumstances, and they have a proven track record of delivering results for their clients. Eric's experience and leadership have positioned him as a go-to resource in the industry, and he is highly regarded for his deep knowledge of the real estate market and his ability to navigate complex transactions with skill and precision.

Experience

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Experience

  • Served as a lead outside counsel for full service multi-family development and investment companies, private REIT, and retail developers.
  • Structured and negotiated venture agreements, loan documents, development and construction agreements, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and declarations.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Vice President Acquisitions, Privately Held Real Estate Company
    • Oversaw acquisitions in excess of 1 million square feet of value-add retail throughout the Southeastern United States over a two-year period.

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, JD, honors (2001)
    • Recipient of Attorney's Title Guaranty Fund Award for property and real estate
  • University of Pennsylvania, BA, American History, honors (1998)

Admissions

  • Georgia

Practice Areas

Industries

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  • Member, International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC)