Jeffrey S. Held has been recruited by Day Pitney in New York, according to a press release from the law firm.  The real estate partner brings years of legal experience to the new firm, having worked on numerous transactions involving commercial properties.  He has additional experience advising on corporate transactions for private equity sponsors and in financing deals.

“Day Pitney is one of only a handful of firms in the Northeast that has a robust real estate transaction practice as well as an excellent litigation department and a corporate group with deep connections to the private equity sector and other industries,” said Mr. Held. “The firm’s strong reputation in the region for providing full service support in these areas makes Day Pitney a great platform for me.”

Held joins from O’Melveny & Myers in NYC,  having headed the office’s real estate practice.  The attorney is a 1981 graduate of George Washington University Law School and obtained his undergradute degree from Washington University in 1978.

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