Hirschler

Overview

“Hirschler is an experienced real estate outfit that offers strength in development, transactional, land use and zoning matters. It is noted for its high level of activity on significant developments regionally, including mixed use, retail, office, multifamily and hotels. The firm has particular experience in the representation of lenders in financing, restructuring and bankruptcy matters in the construction and real estate space. The team is further recognized for its capability in tax credit structuring and tax-deferred exchanges.” Commercial Real Estate client quoted in Chambers USA Guide 2026

Top-ranked for real estate law in Virginia for 17 consecutive years,* Hirschler is involved in high-profile real estate projects across the United States. Leveraging strong relationships with business, government and community leaders within jurisdictions throughout the country, we advise developers, property owners and tenants in connection with the acquisition, development, financing and leasing of income-producing property and raw land for office complexes, corporate headquarters, planned unit developments, retail projects, hotels, medical office buildings, multi-family projects and assisted living facilities.

Niche Capabilities

Hirschler supports real estate clients with a full complement of niche capabilities specific to the industry. We are pleased to offer boutique-level services in each of the following:

In addition, our lawyers have experience in the following areas:

EB-5 Investor Financing
The acquisition, construction and leasing of medical office buildings

* Chambers USA is one of the most distinguished guides to law firms and lawyers across the country. Every year, Chambers & Partners conducts thousands of in-depth interviews with clients to assess the reputations of business lawyers. Top firms and lawyers are ranked, and their merits described – usually in the words of their clients that are interviewed by the Chamber’s research staff. It is the weight of client interviews that gives Chambers & Partners’ guides their highly valued credibility and reliability.

Experience

EagleBank: Crazy PACE
When, in the eleventh hour, EagleBank needed advice related to a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, a mutual contact immediately referred the bank to real estate finance partner Carrie O'Malley.
Four Points LLC: Building on Experience
From site acquisition and development, to occupancy and sale, Four Points' Steve Cassell knows Justine Fitzgerald can navigate any obstacle.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery: Helping Clients Tap into Success
M&A partner Andrew Lohmann is happy to raise a glass to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery’s success. He’s passionate about their product and working with progressive and civic-minded business owners like Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh, Hardywood’s founders.
The Wack Companies: Focus. Quality. One Project at a Time.
Fredericksburg Office Managing Partner John McManus knows the secret to The Wack Companies’ success – vision and focus. Whether advising on land acquisitions, development, zoning or investment – or negotiating contracts, covenants, easements, leases or financing – Hirschler’s real estate team is committed to seeing the client's vision come to life.
Gumenick Properties: Finding a Way To Make It Work
Real estate developers don’t always brainstorm with their lawyers, but Gumenick Properties uses Hirschler Chair Emeritus Jim Theobald to do exactly that.