Julie Berson
Partner | Corporate
julie.berson@pierferd.com
+1.703.244.2594 cell
Philadelphia
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About
Julie is a partner in the Corporate Department and a member of the Firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Julie’s practice includes property acquisitions, leasing, ground leasing, condominiums, and planned unit developments, where she has worked with multi-family, retail, office, and industrial properties. She also has extensive experience in the area of financing, having represented both borrowers and lenders in connection with the origination, acquisition, syndication, and disposition of mortgage loans, leasehold financings and subordinate debt, lines of credit, and post-closing modifications.
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Julie works with clients across a multitude of industries including charter schools, restaurants, and those interested in Qualified Opportunity Zone investments. She serves as a trusted advisor to her clients throughout the entire lifespan of each transaction – from negotiating letters of intent and reviewing due diligence materials to coordinating and documenting the closing and continuing the representation after the closing. She is regarded for her ability to anticipate her clients’ needs and navigate any challenges that may arise during a transaction in order to advance their interests.
Prior to joining Pierson Ferdinand, Julie was a Partner at Kleinbard. Before that, Julie served as a law clerk to Judge Pollak, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and to Judge Shapiro, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Practices
Commercial Transactions
Opinions
Project Finance
Private Investment Funds
Real Estate
Admissions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Temple Law Review
2009 Intra-school Client Counseling Competition Semifinalist
Connecticut College, B.A., cum laude, 2006
Professional Associations
Loan Committee, PIDC
Executive Committee, Real Property Section, Philadelphia Bar Association
Young Leaders Council, Urban Land Institute
Recognition
Legal 500, Elite City Focus – Philadelphia – Real Estate (2026)
Real Estate Deal Maker, The Philadelphia Business Journal (2021)
Lawyers on the Fast Track, The Legal Intelligencer (2020)
Best Lawyers in America (2026)
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America (2020)
Rising Star, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2018-2021)
Millennials to Watch in Law, The Philadelphia Business Journal (2017)
Community Activities
Volunteer, Support Center for Child Advocates
Volunteer, Income Tax Assistance Program
Experience
Kleinbard LLC