Shartsis Friese LLP

Real Estate

Partner

Peter Aitelli is a nationally recognized real estate lawyer who represents institutional clients in domestic and international transactions involving all asset classes.

Peter Aitelli represents domestic and foreign clients in a wide range of commercial real estate equity and debt transactions, including acquisitions and sales; financing (including permanent, construction and participating mortgage loans, as well as other forms of “hybrid” debt); and leasing. His work includes structuring and formation of joint ventures and other investment vehicles for the development, ownership and operation of all major property types, including as office buildings, shopping centers, multifamily projects and hotels.

In addition, Peter represents institutional lenders in loan workouts, judicial and nonjudicial foreclosures, receiverships and REO dispositions. His clients include pension funds and their advisors, banks and other financial institutions, private equity firms and other investors in connection with their real estate investments.

American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL): Former President; California State Bar Real Property Law Section: Former Chair; California State Bar: Chair, 2011 annual Real Property Law Retreat; American Law Institute (ALI-CLE): Real Estate Law Advisory Panel, 2014 – present; College Preparatory School, Oakland, California; Board of Trustees, 2010-2016; Vice Chair of Board and Member of Board Executive Committee, 2013-2016; Chair, Governance Committee, 2012-2015; Chair, Buildings & Grounds Committee, 2011-2012

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law; J.D., 1985 | University of California, Los Angeles; B.A., magna cum laude, 1982