Sam Zodeh leads the Real Estate group at Eisner. From our Beverly Hills offices, he handles complex commercial property transactions for clients nationwide.

Sam’s practice spans all aspects of commercial real estate. Known for his strategic foresight and deep client relationships, he is a trusted advisor to commercial property owners and investors, sponsors, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and REITs. He structures and negotiates real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and investments encompassing a variety of asset classes from industrial to multifamily properties.

Clients turn to Sam not only for his transactional acumen but also for his proactive approach to dispute resolution. His deep understanding of real estate law, combined with his ability to navigate contentious issues make him a valuable ally in high-stakes scenarios. Leveraging his own broad experience and the deep bench of Eisner’s attorneys, he provides well-informed, efficient, and valuable advice to his real estate clients.

Sam takes ownership of every matter, anticipating and addressing challenges before they escalate. His conscientious accountability combined with his ability to identify and navigate potential pitfalls early on sets him apart as a critical advisor who is as adept at preventing problems as he is at resolving them.

Education

  • University of North Carolina, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa
  • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D.

Admissions

  • California
  • New York
  • Led real estate acquisitions and dispositions totaling billions of dollars across the United States.
  • Lead counsel for a national real estate multifamily sponsor in securing both equity financing and debt financing.
  • Represented a majority investor in all business negotiations during the corporate reorganization of a national real estate holding company with accompanying loan workouts. Continue to successfully implement the company’s business plan and serve as its general counsel.
  • Lead counsel to a major public educational institution in a complex long term real estate development project.
  • Represent a national corporate tenant in multiple commercial lease negotiations in different jurisdictions across the United States.
  • Represented a major private oil company in negotiations with its shareholders in a sale-leaseback and joint real estate development project.
  • Successfully represented a family in contentious, multi-property commercial lease negotiations with a major international transportation company, while also navigating internal conflicts among family members.
  • Successfully represented a charity in high-profile probate litigation involving a substantial real estate asset.
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