Richard J. Melnick

Richard J. Melnick: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Rick Melnick has developed a national practice emphasizing his talent for negotiation in such diverse areas as corporate mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex real estate transactions. He represents public and private companies that purchase, sell, or finance business and real estate assets throughout the U.S. With an LL.M in tax, Rick structures his clients' transactions for the most effective business and tax solutions.

Concentrations

• Real estate acquisitions and finance
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Tax law - domestic and international
• Joint ventures
• Mortgage finance

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018 and 2022
• Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2019 and 2022-2023
• Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Real Estate
  • Tax
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Tax
  • State & Local Tax (SALT)
  • Real Estate Tax
  • Opportunity Zone Funds

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Tufts University, B.A., Mathematics, 1973; Tufts University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1973
Law School Attended:
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1976; New York University School of Law, LL.M., Tax, 1977
Year of First Admission:
1977
Admission:
1977, Maryland; 1980, District of Columbia; 2003, Virginia
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Executive Committee Member, Washington Heart Leadership Council

Birth Information:
Washington, D.C., April 17, 1951
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Negotiated and structured the assumption of debt in connection with $1 billion purchase of a retail shopping center.; Negotiated mortgage loans in Maryland, Virginia and D.C.; Structured numerous 'like-kind' exchanges, and in one situation, obtained a private letter ruling permitting a deferred 'like-kind exchange' transaction with a related party.; Structured numerous real estate joint ventures.; Structured real estate purchase and loan transactions in Maryland, Virginia and DC to reduce the impact of transfer, recordation and mortgage taxes.;
ISLN:
904867969

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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703-714-8310  Fax

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