New York – December 1, 2025 – Cassin & Cassin LLP , a law firm specializing in real estate, real estate finance, and trusts and estates, today announced that Thomas Patalano has rejoined the Firm as a Partner, effective December 1, 2025. He will be based in Cassin’s New York City office.
Tom is an experienced real estate finance attorney who represents institutional lenders including investment banks, national banks, debt funds, and alternative lending platforms in the origination, purchase, and sale of commercial mortgage and mezzanine loans. His practice spans transactions secured by multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use properties across the United States. He also brings substantial experience structuring loans intended for secondary market execution, including CMBS, CLO, and balance sheet programs.
In his practice, Tom assesses underwriting assumptions, identifying asset-level and sponsor risks, structuring credit terms, and negotiating loan documentation to protect lender interests across senior and mezzanine positions. He manages transactions from initial term sheet through closing, handling both single-asset deals and multi-asset portfolio financings with precision and efficiency.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Tom back to the Firm. His extensive experience advising lenders on sophisticated real estate finance transactions enhances the depth and capabilities of our team,” said Michael J. Hurley, Jr., Managing Partner, Cassin & Cassin LLP. “Tom’s return strengthens our platform and further positions us to deliver exceptional service to our clients.” Prior to rejoining Cassin, Tom practiced at Polsinelli, Alston & Bird, and McGuireWoods. He received his Juris Doctor from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Pace University. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He is also a member of the CRE Finance Council, the Mortgage Bankers Association of New York, and the New York State Bar Association.