Michael Puleo is a dynamic and dedicated real estate attorney with extensive experience in real estate transactions.

Michael is known for providing reliable counsel and hands-on attention to clients across the country while managing sophisticated real estate deals. He routinely counsels developers, owners, investors, and lenders in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, such as acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, joint ventures, and financings. His focus on building strong, lasting client relationships ensures that each client is fully supported at every stage of their real estate venture. His experience includes advising:

  • Lenders on financing of a range of asset classes, including multifamily, hospitality, office, land, and retail.
  • Private equity funds and family offices in multi-party and multi-tiered joint ventures.
  • Developers and investors in the acquisition of real estate or of equity interests in, and financing of, real estate.
  • Owners in the ownership, operation, and management of real estate.
  • Owners and tenants in the leasing of real estate.

Prior to joining Eisner, LLP, Michael worked in commercial real estate brokerage and in finance and investment banking, which experience provides a strong foundation to his legal practice, giving him a strategic edge when advising clients. He approaches transactions with a keen understanding of the business goals and challenges his clients face, enabling him to craft tailored, creative solutions for each deal. Whether working on multifamily or commercial developments or structuring financing for large-scale commercial projects, Michael’s comprehensive market knowledge is instrumental in helping his clients achieve their objectives.

A proud East Coaster at heart, originally from Massachusetts, Michael brings the same enthusiasm to his legal practice as he does to cheering for the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. Whether he is negotiating a deal or catching a game, his drive for success and genuine connection with people never wavers, making him as passionate about his clients’ victories as he is about his teams.

Education

  • Southwestern Law School, J.D. (2-year SCALE Program)
  • Syracuse University, B.A., Economics

Admissions

  • California

Recognitions

  • Lawyers of Distinction, 2023

February 17, 2026

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  • Real Estate
  • Representation of both publicly traded and privately-held debt funds in connection with financings for various purposes.
  • Represented national banks in connection with financings for various purposes.
  • Advised both institutional and privately-held property owners in the acquisition, management, leasing, sale, and financing of various commercial projects.
  • Advised tenants in the leasing of various commercial properties.
  • Represented a family office in various multi-tiered joint ventures.
  • Represented high-net worth individuals and privately held and institutional capital investors in various commercial transactions.
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