Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Paul C. Levin has joined the firm as a partner in the Real Estate Practice in the Baltimore and San Francisco offices. Mr. Levin focuses his practice on all aspects of real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, leasing, construction, and land use entitlements.

Mr. Levin represents developers, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and cultural and educational institutions across major U.S. markets. He has worked on some of the most iconic projects in the Bay Area over the past decade, specializing in taking projects from early stages in the development process to completion.

Mr. Levin joins the firm from Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP in San Francisco. He previously worked with the in-house real estate developer for one of the largest general contractors in the country, where he focused on public-private partnerships. Mr. Levin is a LEED Green Associate and is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Northern California chapter, where he served on the committee that determined the regional priority credits now included in LEED v4.

Thomas (Ted) Millspaugh, chair of the Real Estate Practice, said, “Paul has a well-rounded background carrying complex real estate projects from inception to completion. His experience will be an indispensable asset to our clients on either coast and all points in between. I am thrilled that Paul has joined our team, and he will quickly become a valuable contributor to our national practice.”

Commenting on his move, Mr. Levin said, “I am excited to join Venable’s dynamic real estate team. The firm’s deep practice and stellar reputation will allow me to continue to grow as a deal lawyer. I am thankful to have the opportunity to continue to build my Bay Area practice while returning to my hometown to expand my East Coast deal flow.”

Mr. Levin received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2009, and his B.A., cum laude, in Political Science from Yale University in 2005.

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