John L. Allen

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John L. Allen: Attorney with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
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Biography

John L. Allen joined Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP as a partner in January, 2006 after nearly twenty years as a member of Shanley, Sweeney, Reilly & Allen, P.C. His areas of expertise include commercial and residential real estate financing, including construction loan financing and securitized financing for both borrowers and lenders; commercial leasing, including shopping centers and office buildings for landlords and tenants; and commercial real estate acquisitions, including land assemblages, and sales, including tax-deferred exchanges.

Background/Education

Mr. Allen is a graduate of Haverford College (B.A., 1970), State University of New York at Albany (M.S., 1972) and Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1976).

Representative Accomplishments

•Represented borrowers in 2017 and 2018 on loan transactions in excess of $95 million.
•Drafted easement agreements and termination of easements with municipalities and utilities in connection with the development of real estate projects.
•Served as lender’s counsel in financings totaling more than $85 million in 2017-2018.
•Negotiated the settlement of a tax certiorari proceeding involving the most highly assessed property in a Montgomery County town, which resulted in a 62% reduction in the parcel’s assessment.

Professional/Community

Mr. Allen has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Early Childhood Education Center, a pre-school program for children with special needs, since 1992. He is also a member of the Siena College Saints Alive! Advisory Council and Co-President of the Academy of the Holy Names Booster Club. Since 1971, he has served as an Admissions Volunteer for Haverford College. He is also a former member of the Siena College Board of Associate Trustees and the Wildwood Programs, Inc. Board of Directors.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Real Estate
  • Business, Corporate and Commercial

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Haverford College, B.A., 1970; State University of New York at Albany, M.S., 1972
Law School Attended:
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1977
Admission:
1977, New York; 1977, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 1996, Massachusetts
Memberships:

Affiliations

Mr. Allen is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. He is a member of the New York State and Albany County Bar Associations and has lectured on commercial real estate matters for continuing legal education programs. Mr. Allen also wrote a column on real estate for the Capital District Business Review for nine years.

Birth Information:
Albany, New York, September 2, 1948
ISLN:
909485038

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/19/10 in Real Property Acquisitions

    I worked with John on a shopping center sale transaction. I represented the Seller and he represented the buyer. John demonstrated that he is an extremely knowledgeable and careful attorney with an excellent ability to identify issues and fashion com... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/11/10 in Real Estate

    All of my dealings with John were efficent and cordial. In addition to being a good lawyer he was a good person.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/10/10 in Real Estate Contracts

    Charming and easy to work with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/10/10 in Real Estate Contracts

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/09/10 in Real Estate

    John is clearly an "A" rated lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/08/10 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 01/08/10 in Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions

    Outstanding Lawyer. Highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/14/09 in Real Estate

    John is a highly skilled commercial real estate lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Unknown on 07/23/08 in Real Estate

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/10/10 in Real Estate

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