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Posted: June 24, 2025
2025 Ones to Watch - Rising Stars: Jamie Lipman, Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP
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“Jamie Lipman is a rapidly rising star. He joined Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP to focus on complex commercial real estate projects including mixed-use and multifamily affordable residential developments after a career as a title insurance attorney. From the beginning of his time with our firm it was clear that impactful real estate development was a mission and not just a job. Jamie has contributed many hours outside of work to developing a deep understanding of real estate law and has quickly attained a level of knowledge that rivals that of career real estate attorneys.” - Christine Coletta, Partner, Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP.
What recent professional milestone or project are you most proud of, and why? A recent project I am very proud to have worked on involved the development and construction of an approximately $250 million mixed-use project consisting of over 300 mixed-income apartments, including federal low-income housing tax credit units, and retail space and commercial space, which closed at the end of 2024. The development also involved significant infrastructure improvements, a new private street network and open public spaces. Our firm had the pleasure of representing the talented and dynamic developer team, and the project had many layers of complexity.
What is your top advice for someone just starting out in your field? My advice to anyone starting out in the legal field is to pursue work you are passionate about, take calculated risks with patience and persistence, and stay focused on constantly learning and fostering relationships which will ultimately lead to success. Regarding commercial real estate transactions and more specifically affordable housing, it is a dynamic field that encompasses many other areas of the law, from real property, contracts, finance, corporate, you name it. Learning the ropes is a process and takes time, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself to try to figure it all out.
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