Firm ranked in Hedge Funds category; four partners individually honored New York, June 1, 2023 — Premier boutique law firm Kleinberg Kaplan announced that it has been recognized by Chambers USA 2023 as a leading firm. The firm was again included in the “Hedge Funds (USA – Nationwide)” category, and four Kleinberg Kaplan partners were individually highlighted in the “Hedge…
ANDREW M. CHONOLES
MANAGING PARTNER
Andy Chonoles has been the Managing Partner of Kleinberg Kaplan since 2006. In this role, he is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the firm and its focus on delivering value and exceptional service to clients. In addition, Andy is recognized as a leading real estate lawyer. He brings a unique level of skill and insight into managing and negotiating complex strategic transactions, and appreciates the importance of providing clients with solution-driven counsel to address their business needs.
Practices
About
Andy handles a wide range of real estate transactions and has extensive experience in formation and structuring of real estate investment funds, joint ventures and other vehicles for investment in real estate. He regularly advises clients on the acquisition, financing and disposition of large portfolios of real estate, and on all areas of commercial real estate generally, including developments, construction, leasing and restructuring. Often serving as outside general counsel for clients, Andy frequently assists on issues such as regulatory requirements, structuring of transactions and strategic guidance on management company agreements.
Andy represents private companies and high-net-worth investors, financial services firms and investment funds. His experience covers all real estate asset classes, with a special emphasis in medical office buildings, shopping center/retail and mixed use assets.
Andy shares the same entrepreneurial mindset of many of his clients; his more than 15 years of experience leading Kleinberg Kaplan – in addition to his more than 30 years of practice – gives him a unique perspective into the challenges that clients face growing and operating a business venture, as well as the risks associated with that venture.
Andy has been named a New York Metro Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers since 2011.
Education
Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1987)
Emory University (B.A., 1984)
Bar Admissions
1988, New York
Publications
The Wall Street Journal, May 2019 (featured)
Hospital Campus MOBs Need Special Handling
Real Estate Forum, May 2013 (co-author)
Hospital Campuses See Medical Office Building Development as Solid Growth Area
Bloomberg BNA Real Estate Law & Industry Report, April 2013 (co-author)
Insights
Kleinberg Kaplan Recognized in Chambers USA 2023
June 1, 2023FEATURED PUBLICATION, Firm NewsKleinberg Kaplan Announces Partner Promotions
January 3, 2023Firm NewsJanuary 3, 2023, NEW YORK – Premier boutique law firm Kleinberg Kaplan announces the promotion of two associates, Moshe Segal and Derek Stueben, to the firm partnership, effective January 1, 2023. Moshe is a member of Kleinberg Kaplan’s Private Funds & Investment Management group and Derek is a member of the firm’s Corporate Transactional &…
18 Kleinberg Kaplan Attorneys Named as 2022 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
September 29, 2022Firm NewsWe are pleased to announce that 18 of the firm’s attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Super Lawyers®, a national legal ranking. Attorneys were nominated by their peers and recognized for their outstanding professional achievement in several legal practice areas, including business litigation, estate & probate, mergers & acquisitions, real estate,…