Real Estate Legal Firms: Choosing the Right Counsel for Complex Property Deals

In real estate, what you don’t know can cost you—fast. Whether you’re navigating a high-value commercial closing, structuring a private loan, or protecting an investment portfolio, having the right legal partner isn’t optional—it’s essential. That’s why savvy lenders, developers, and investors don’t just hire any attorney. They work with real estate legal firms that specialize […]

Commercial Property Transactions: Legal Insight for High-Stakes Real Estate Deals

When the stakes are high and the numbers are bigger, there’s no room for legal gray areas. Commercial property transactions are complex by nature—layered with contractual obligations, zoning constraints, financing requirements, and long-term risk exposure. Whether you’re acquiring, selling, financing, or leasing commercial real estate, legal precision is essential to protect your capital and keep […]

Real Estate Investment Lawyers: Why Strategic Legal Counsel Is Essential for Protecting Your Capital

In real estate, timing and opportunity matter—but so does legal precision. Whether you’re acquiring multi-family properties, participating in syndicated deals, or financing commercial developments, your contracts, due diligence, and risk management strategies must be airtight. That’s where experienced real estate investment lawyers make all the difference. At Andelsman Law, we work closely with Private Lenders, […]

Building Loan Agreements: What Lenders and Real Estate Professionals Need to Know

In the world of real estate development, the contract behind the capital matters just as much as the capital itself. That’s why building loan agreements are a central component of any construction or renovation project—and a critical area where legal clarity, enforcement strength, and local compliance must align. Whether you’re a Private Lender funding a […]

Ian Axelrod, Esq, Senior Counsel

Ian is an accomplished attorney with over 10 years’ experience representing private lenders, financial institutions, investors, developers, and domestic and international high net worth individuals and investment groups in all facets of lending, borrowing, acquisitions and other real estate matters.  Ian has represented prominent lenders, developers, property operators, business owners, and investors for both residential and commercial property development projects. Ian provides counsel on the acquisition, renovation, and lease of multi-family, mixed use, condominium and various other real estate projects.  Prior to joining the firm, Ian was the Managing Attorney at The Shiponi Law Firm, P.C. and, Associate at The Law Offices of Frederick J. Giachetti, P.C.

Ian graduated from SUNY at Buffalo in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Public Law Concentration.  He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 2010, and was admitted to the New York Bar Association in 2011.