Gary D. Buchman is a partner in the firm's Real Estate Department. He concentrates his practice in commercial real estate leasing and development, and financing and franchising transactions. With nearly 30 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, Gary has handled acquisitions, development, and financing of retail shopping centers and office properties. In addition, Gary has significant experience in sophisticated leasing transactions as well as in mezzanine and permanent financing, including securitized lending. He represents clients in corporate acquisitions, franchise development and registration.

Memberships

Boston Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association

International Council of Shopping Centers

Bar and Court Admissions

Massachusetts

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Community Involvement

Member of Newton Youth Soccer League’s Board of Trustees and former president

Chairman of the Soccer Committee for the 2004 JCC Maccabi Games

Former district administrator of the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association District Select Program (1996-2000)

Education

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.), 1977

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, Bachelor of Commerce, 1974.