Buchanan Adds Real Estate Counsel in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (November 2024) - Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney continues its strategic growth with the addition of Joshua Horvitz in its Philadelphia office. Horvitz joins as Counsel in the firm’s Real Estate practice group. Horvitz focuses his practice on complex real estate matters helping clients across different industries. He represents businesses, developers, and investors in the purchase, sale, and financing of commercial real estate. He also routinely negotiates leases for commercial real estate, including ground leases for real estate development projects.

“Josh is a significant addition to our Philadelphia real estate practice.” said Adele Stone, shareholder and Real Estate practice group leader. “He is a high level transactional attorney with extensive experience in complex real estate transactions across different sectors. Josh’s legal skills as well as his  practical knowledge of  the City and regional operations  will serve his clients well.

Horvitz is also knowledgeable about zoning and land use matters and assists clients with zoning variances and appeals. He serves as general counsel to condominiums and other community associations. He prepares governing documents for new condominiums and other real estate development projects. He represents private individuals in the purchase, sale and financing of high-end residential real estate. Horvitz also has experience successfully prosecuting many property tax appeals each year.

“The real estate practice group at Buchanan is impressive and I look forward to growing my practice at the firm,” said Horvitz. “My clients will benefit from the firm’s full-service approach and national footprint. “

Horvitz holds a law degree from the George Washington University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.