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also known as Robert A. Finkel, Partner, Kerstein Coren & Lichtenstein LLP
Robert Finkel has more than 25 years of experience in real estate law, general business and corporate matters, employment law and non-profit law.
Robert has assisted many clients with the acquisition, development, leasing, refinance and sale of commercial and residential real estate properties. He also has extensive experience in counseling lenders and investors in connection with their real estate and business backed financings and transactions. His clients are based in Massachusetts, throughout the U.S. and worldwide.
Working with entrepreneurs, Robert has substantial experience assisting clients with the launch and growth of their businesses. He has represented many clients in connection with their incorporation, LLC formation, shareholder agreements, equity financings, bank financings, employment agreements, stock option plans, contracts, and asset and stock purchase agreements. Robert also has expertise assisting non-profit foundations and public charities in incorporating and establishing their organizations under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and in providing ongoing corporate counsel.
Robert enjoys working closely with clients to help bring their transactions to a successful conclusion, whether it’s the purchase, leasing, refinance or sale of real estate; a business loan secured by real estate and business assets; or the purchase, financing, investment in or sale of a business.
A founding partner of KCL, Robert is Chair of the firm’s Emerging Company Finance and Non-Profit Practice Groups.
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Acquired: 1995
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60 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481
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Posted by Julie | October 27, 2022 | Real Estate
Definitely the Lawyer You Want to Represent You
I spoke with a few different attorneys about a real estate closing and I could immediately tell that Rob was outstanding. He knows his stuff, is sharp and witty, has a great personality, and supreme negotiating skills. For the sake of convenience, I ended up choosing an attorney in the same town w...
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
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Rob has represented me for 15 years in complex commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales, drafting and negotiations of commercial leases, tenant-landlord matters, ownership entity creation, and complex title matters. Rob is an exceptional attorney who is attentive to legal nuance ...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
business sale
Rob helped me through all stages of a complicated sale of my business, from initial conversations with a buyer, to negotiation of terms, due diligence, purchase agreement, interim services agreement, and closing. He was always very careful, thoughtful, available, and thorough with every issue that n...
Posted by Matthew | April 03, 2015 | Real Estate
One of the Best
Have worked with Rob Finkel for many years now in multiple capacities. He is responsive and knows his stuff. He has done all aspects of real estate law and transactions on our behalf. When there have been things he cannot handle, he has referred me to fantastic attorneys that he works with. I con...
Posted by David | February 24, 2014 | Real Estate
Not only a terrific lawyer, but a great person
Robert is a consiencious, responsible, detail-oriented lawyer. He knows the law, but more importantly, listens to his clients concerns and develops the best plan for them. I've trusted Robert with real estate transactions, business set-up questions, and navigating my rights as a small business owner....
"Rob has handled real estate transactions for me and my family; he doesn't just know the law, he also has superb practical advice. In my case, he is truly a "lawyer's lawyer.""
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1994
Concentration in Business Law and Regulation, Cornell Law School
2001 - Present
Founding Partner, Kerstein, Coren, & Lichtenstein, LLP
2015 - Present
Temple Emanuel of NewtonBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Economic Development Commission, City of NewtonCommissioner
2001 - Present
Wurtman FoundationMember, Board of Directors
Member
Member
2015 - 2018
SSDS of Greater BostonBoard of Trustees
2014 - 2018
SSDS of Greater BostonStrategic Facilities Committee
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English