New York – September 2, 2025 – Cassin & Cassin LLP today announced the growth of its real estate practice with the addition of attorneys Eric Kaden, Ryan Martin and John Patouhas. Their addition deepens our transactional capabilities and highlights our continued focus on excellence in commercial real estate law.
Eric Kaden, resident in Cassin’s New York City office, represents lenders in the financing of multifamily properties through the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing program and the Freddie Mac Seller-Servicer program, with an emphasis on affordable housing. Prior to joining Cassin, Mr. Kaden advised private equity and financial services clients on transactional and regulatory matters related to financial derivatives and structured products at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, Eric received his Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from Emory University School of Law.
Ryan Martin, resident in the firm’s Purchase office, represents institutional lenders in closing commercial real estate loans in all asset classes intended for securitization, sale in the secondary market or to be held on lenders’ balance sheets. He received his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, where he also earned a Certificate in Real Estate Law with distinction, and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware. Ryan’s admission to practice in the State of New York is pending.
John Patouhas represents lenders in closing commercial real estate loans, with a concentration on the financing of multifamily properties through the Fannie Mae Delegated Underwriting & Servicing program and the Freddie Mac Seller-Servicer program. Prior to joining Cassin, John worked at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP representing ad hoc creditor groups, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, and purchasers of distressed assets in both in-court and out-of-court restructurings. Resident in Cassin’s Purchase office, John received his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and Bachelor of Arts, with high honors, from Boston University.
“This is an exciting time of growth for our real estate practice. Eric, John and Ryan deepen the firm’s capabilities and reflect our commitment to investing in top-tier talent,” said Michael Hurley, Managing Partner of Cassin & Cassin.