Jay Kolmar, senior counsel with Fentin Goldman Turk & Davidoff LLP in White Plains, New York, brings decades of experience to the commercial real estate sector. A resident of Riverside, Connecticut, Jay Kolmar has built a career focused on guiding clients through complex transactions in traditional real estate markets, including office spaces, retail properties, and industrial and warehouse properties.

With a track record of negotiating, documenting, and closing deals worth billions over the course of his career, Mr. Kolmar has offered constructive and tailored advice to help clients achieve their business objectives. His experience spans over 30 years, during which he has represented a range of individuals and firms, including financial institutions such as banks and life insurance companies. He facilitated various financing transactions for these clients, primarily relating to different loan structures and ground lease financing. Additionally, Mr. Kolmar has guided investors in providing equity capital to real estate developers and owners and helped the latter group acquire and dispose of their real estate assets.

Beyond these areas, his expertise extends to representing landlords and tenants in lease negotiations, including space and ground leases. He has experience handling transactions involving 1031 exchanges, partnerships, LLCs, and environmental issues. Jay Kolmar holds a JD from Cornell University Law School in Ithaca, New York.

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