Paul J. Niewiadomski

Partner

Services

Affordable Housing, Business, Finance & Workouts, Leasing, Real Estate

Affordable Housing, Business, Business Structuring and Compliance, Business Transactions, Finance & Workouts, Leasing, Real Estate

Education

New York University (LL.M. 2010)
University of Michigan (J.D. 1995)
Western Michigan University (B.B.A. Economics, 1992)
- Magna Cum Laude

Admissions

Bar Admissions

California
Alaska

Representative Matters

Acquisitions and Dispositions

Represented clients in hundreds of transactions involving multifamily, retail, office, R&D, hospitality, and industrial properties exceeding $5 billion in value.
Represented an institutional real estate investor in the purchase of a 20-property portfolio of real estate through the acquisition and foreclosures of mezzanine debt.
Represented D.R. Stephens & Company in connection with the purchase and sale of office, R&D, and industrial properties in Northern California.
Represented a shopping center owner in the purchase and sale of centers in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Alaska.

Leasing

Represented Blue Bottle Coffee in connection with the regional, national, and international expansion of its business.
Managed lease negotiation and documentation for a portfolio of approximately 100 ground-level commercial and retail spaces throughout San Francisco.
Represented San Francisco Brewing Co. in the negotiation of a lease for a craft brewery, bar, restaurant, and outdoor beer garden.

Financing

Represented clients in acquisition, construction, and takeout financing, including CMBS and other forms of debt.
Represented a client in the largest multifamily refinancing ($815 million) in San Francisco history.

Joint Venture/Entity Formation/Corporate and Partnership Issues

Managed joint venture negotiation and documentation for a range of sponsors and institutional capital investors.
Facilitated partnership and investment negotiation and documentation for start-up companies and real estate investors.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagements

Panelist, “The State of U. S. Housing,” Real Estate West Forum, March 4, 2025
Panelist, “The Modern Resident Experience, Future-Proofing Multifamily Products,” Multifamily Annual Conference (BMAC) Northern California, October 2024
Speaker, “New Development: Challenges & Opportunities in Creating New Units,” Marcus & Millichap Norcal Multifamily Forum, September 2024
Panelist, “Navigating San Francisco’s Evolving Multifamily Landscape,” Bisnow San Francisco Multifamily & Affordable Housing Conference, February 13, 2024
Speaker, “Investing in Residential Real Estate,” Real Estate West Forum, March 8, 2023
Moderator, “Outlook for Residential Real Estate,” Sixth West Institutional Real Estate Forum, June 8, 2022
Moderator, “Winning Approvals for Market Rate Housing Projects,” Bisnow Bay Area Multifamily, April 14, 2022
Speaker, “Bay Area Institutional Apartment Property Investments and Development Trends,” IPA Multifamily Forum, September 30, 2021
Keynote Speaker, Marcus & Millichap / IPA Multifamily Forum: California, September 28, 2021
Speaker, “The Effect of Increasing Vacancies on Market Rate Multifamily,” Bisnow Digital Event, February 2021
Moderator, “Fundamental Factors in GP Selection,” West Institutional Real Estate Investor Forum, March 2020
Keynote Speaker, Marcus & Millichap Multifamily Forum: Northern California, September 2019
Moderator, “Outlook for Residential,” Institutional Real Estate Investor Forum, June 2019
Speaker, “More with Less: Innovations and Technology Trends for Apartment Owners,” Marcus & Millichap Multifamily Forum: Northern California, November 2018
Panelist, “The Future of Living: Shared Spaces, Co-Living, Amenities and Tech,” BMAC Multifamily Annual Conference NorCal, November 2018
Speaker, “Penciling Out: Finding Deals When the Rules Have Changed,” Marcus & Millichap / IPA Multifamily Forum San Francisco Bay Area, November 2017
Speaker, “Deal Structuring Masterclass: Navigating the Shifting Power Balance between GPs and LPs today,” 3rd Annual EisnerAmper Real Estate Private Equity Summit West, April 2017, San Francisco
Speaker, “In It to Win It: Today’s Best Practices for Acquisitions and Dispositions,” Marcus & Millichap / IPA Multifamily Forum San Francisco Bay Area, November 2016
Speaker, “Deal Structure Master Class: The LP/GP Relationship,” EisnerAmper Real Estate Private Equity Summit West, April 2016
Speaker, “Rehabilitation and Repositioning: Adding Value to Your Acquisitions,” Marcus & Millichap / IPA Multifamily Bay Area Forum, November 2015
Speaker, “What’s on the Horizon? Future Trends & Challenges That Managers Will Face,” IREM Asset & Property Management Symposium, September 2015
Speaker, “Moving Up: The Value-Add Play,” Marcus & Millichap / IPA Multifamily Bay Area Forum, November 2014
Speaker, “I Left My Equity in San Francisco,” Marcus & Millichap / IPA Multifamily Bay Area Forum, November 2013
Moderator, “2nd Annual San Francisco Multifamily Summit,” Bisnow, October 2012
Moderator, “State of the Market: Office, Retail and Multifamily in San Francisco,” Real Estate Roundtable, March 2012
Speaker, “Drafting Commercial Real Estate Leases: The Ins and Outs of Protecting Your Interests,” National Business Institute, January 2009
Speaker, “Analyzing Commercial Leases and How They Affect Your Collateral,” California Mortgage Association, April 2007
Speaker, “Avoiding Commercial Real Estate Disputes,” County Counsel Association of California, Public Works and Contracts Conference, September 2006
Speaker, “How to Structure Worry-Free Commercial Leases,” National Business Institute, April 2006
Speaker, “The Essentials of Office and Retail Leases in California,” National Business Institute, June 2001

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Paul J. Niewiadomski is a partner in Lubin Olson’s Real Estate, Business, Leasing, and Finance & Workouts services groups. With expertise in joint ventures, recapitalizations, equity and debt financings, development and leasing, he provides both legal and strategic counsel to a wide range of clients, including entrepreneurs, public and private investors, and family-owned businesses. Known for his practical ability to approach legal challenges and assess risks, he bridges the gap between legal and business perspectives, empowering clients to make well-informed decisions.

Mr. Niewiadomski takes great pride in the long-lasting relationships he has built over the years, with many clients he has worked alongside for decades. He has played a key role in helping companies expand regionally, nationally, and internationally, advising on everything from partnership agreements to the complexities of entering and exiting markets.

A recognized practitioner, Mr. Niewiadomski has been honored for many years by Thomson Reuters as a Northern California “Super Lawyer” (2018-2024) and was selected by his peers for inclusion in multiple editions of The Best Lawyers in America © (2018-2024) for his work in Real Estate law.

Mr. Niewiadomski also contributes to the well-being of his community by participating in several non-profit and civic organizations, including the Glide Foundation and the Pro Bono Project. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute and NAIOP. He has spoken at a wide range of seminars and conferences on real estate and business issues for the California Mortgage Association, Marcus & Millichap, California County Counsels’ Association, and other organizations.

He is a member of the State Bar of California in the Real Property and Taxation sections and the Bar Association of San Francisco.