Andrew J. Giorgianni
Associate
Real Estate Transactions
ajg@berliner.com
408-286-5800
Mr. Giorgianni practices in the area of transactional real estate law. Mr. Giorgianni’s experience includes representation of landlords, tenants and sublandlords in the drafting and negotiation of leases; representation of property owners and developers in the drafting and negotiation of construction, design and project-management contracts; representation of lenders and borrowers in real estate financings; and representation of buyers and sellers in acquisitions and dispositions of real estate and other assets.
Education/Honors
- University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 2003
- University of Southern California, B.A., 1999
- Bellarmine College Preparatory
Representative Matters
- Co-represented developer involving a $1.2 billion credit facility secured by over 20 multifamily housing properties
- Represented developer who acquired raw land and developed for-sale commercial condominiums throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado; most transactions involved significant title and land use issues
- Represented publicly traded company based in Silicon Valley in connection with its acquisition of corporate headquarters for its semi-conductor business; transaction involved the assumption of seller’s existing loan
- Represented privately held corporation in its acquisition and disposition of numerous multifamily apartment complexes throughout California; most transactions involved forward and reverse IRS §1031 Exchanges
- Represented investors in their acquisition of a winery in Napa Valley which had significant easement and access issues
- Co-represented landlord in the leasing of two office towers in North San Jose totaling approximately 265,000 square feet of office/R&D space
- Represented affiliate of San Jose State University in its disposition of student housing
- Represented landlord in connection with leasing an automotive center, restaurant and various retail stores
- Represented family trusts in connection with their acquisition of medical facility projects located in Arizona
Professional Admissions
- State Bar of California
Activities/Memberships
- State Bar of California, Member, Real Property Section
- Santa Clara County Bar Association, Member, Real Property Section
- Guadalupe River Park and Gardens, former Board Member
- Urban Land Institute, Member
- Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County, Advisory Board Trustee
Personal
- Born in San Jose, CA
- Married
- Interests include golf, fishing, surfing and travel
