- Represented a special servicer on an A/B loan modification for a $127+ million CMBS loan secured by an office tower in Chicago.
- Represented a federal receiver and CMBS special servicer on the sales of six franchised hotels in five states for $52 million in the aggregate in satisfaction of a specially serviced CMBS loan.
- Represented a joint venture on the sale of a portfolio of apartment complexes in Georgia for $106 million, with a portion of the purchase price based on the assumption of the three existing Freddie Mac loans.
- Represented an institutional equity fund on the sale of a $147 million office building in California.
- Represented an institutional debt fund on the acquisition of a portfolio of 22 loans with a principal balance of $153 million secured by 26 hotels and movie theaters across 11 states.
- Represented a special servicer on the restructuring of a $29 million co-op loan secured by a co-op in Brooklyn.
- Represented an institutional equity fund on the sale of a $130 million office building in Connecticut, with a portion of the sales price based on the assumption of the existing CMBS loan.
- Represented an institutional equity fund on the sale of a $214 million apartment complex in California.
- Represented an institutional debt fund on the acquisition of a $41 million mezzanine loan secured by a hotel in New York City.
- Represented a special servicer on a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure for a unionized New York City hotel securing a $92 million CMBS loan.
- Phone: +1 404 881 7863
- Email: eric.berardi@alston.com
Clients dealing with distressed real estate loans and the disposition of commercial real estate turn to Eric for strategic counsel and guidance.
- Represented an institutional equity fund on the sale of a $43 million single tenant office building in New Jersey.
- Represented an institutional equity fund on the sale of a $149 million apartment complex in Florida.
- Represented a publicly traded REIT with the sales of over 80 conventional and affordable multifamily residential properties nationwide over a two-year period.
Eric Berardi represents financial institutions, debt funds, and loan servicers in the acquisition, modification, and resolution of distressed commercial real estate loans, including the pursuit of foreclosure, deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, and receivership remedies. Eric also represents a variety of companies on the disposition of hotel, office, retail, and multifamily housing properties across the U.S.
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In the News January 11, 2024S&P Global | US Banks’ Growing Loan Sale Appetite Bolstered by Improved PricingEric Berardi is quoted on the growing loan sale appetite among U.S. banks in 2024.In the News January 11, 2024S&P Global | US Banks’ Growing Loan Sale Appetite Bolstered by Improved PricingEric Berardi is quoted on the growing loan sale appetite among U.S. banks in 2024.
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Seminar October 18, 2023Servicing SymposiumPlease join Elizabeth Murphy, John Doherty, Eric Berardi, Patrick Sargent, Steve Peterson, Amie Benedetto, and John Baron for the 11th Servicing Symposium, a conference devoted to the commercial mortgage servicing industry.Seminar October 18, 2023Servicing SymposiumPlease join Elizabeth Murphy, John Doherty, Eric Berardi, Patrick Sargent, Steve Peterson, Amie Benedetto, and John Baron for the 11th Servicing Symposium, a conference devoted to the commercial mortgage servicing industry.
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In the News January 11, 2023The Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Take Lawyers from One AnotherEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are profiled as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices, and Lauren Scarantino, Stephen Peterson, Eric Wise, and Matthew Kelsey are also noted for joining the firm.In the News January 11, 2023The Daily Report | Alston and Kilpatrick Take Lawyers from One AnotherEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are profiled as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices, and Lauren Scarantino, Stephen Peterson, Eric Wise, and Matthew Kelsey are also noted for joining the firm.
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In the News January 9, 2023Bloomberg Law | Wake Up CallEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are noted as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.In the News January 9, 2023Bloomberg Law | Wake Up CallEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are noted as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.
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In the News January 9, 2023Reuters | The Daily DocketEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are mentioned as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.In the News January 9, 2023Reuters | The Daily DocketEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are mentioned as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.
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Press Release January 6, 2023Alston & Bird Strengthens and Expands Real Estate Finance & Investment Group by Adding Partners in Atlanta and New YorkAlston & Bird has strengthened and expanded its Real Estate Finance & Investment Group with the addition of partners Eric Berardi in Atlanta and Gene Caiola in New York. Both partners advise clients on structuring and documentation of the entire capital stack for commercial real estate projects nationwide.Press Release January 6, 2023Alston & Bird Strengthens and Expands Real Estate Finance & Investment Group by Adding Partners in Atlanta and New YorkAlston & Bird has strengthened and expanded its Real Estate Finance & Investment Group with the addition of partners Eric Berardi in Atlanta and Gene Caiola in New York. Both partners advise clients on structuring and documentation of the entire capital stack for commercial real estate projects nationwide.
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In the News January 6, 2023Commercial Mortgage Alert | The GrapevineEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are featured as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.In the News January 6, 2023Commercial Mortgage Alert | The GrapevineEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are featured as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.
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In the News January 6, 2023Law360 | Ex-Kilpatrick Real Estate Attys Jump to Alston & BirdEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are featured as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.In the News January 6, 2023Law360 | Ex-Kilpatrick Real Estate Attys Jump to Alston & BirdEric Berardi and Gene Caiola are featured as new real estate, finance, and investment attorneys in the firm’s Atlanta and New York offices.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
- New York
Education
- Emory University (J.D., 2001)
- State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1998)
Memberships
- Decatur Education Foundation, AIM Scholar Mentor