NEW YORK, NY—Blank Rome LLP announced that Matthew T. Behrens has joined the firm’s New York office as an associate in the Real Estate group. His arrival continues to strengthen the firm’s Real Estate group, which has welcomed 13 attorneys in 2026, including seven partners, one of counsel, and five associates. Matthew joins Blank Rome from highly regarded New York City law firm.
Matthew advises developers, investors, and lenders on real estate development and construction, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and leasing. He guides transactions from negotiation through closing with a practical, business-minded approach. Earlier in his career, Matthew served as chief of staff for a vertically integrated real estate development company.
