Michael Capellupo

After a distinguished career in real estate litigation, Michael found his true calling in representing and counseling clients on real estate loan originations, loan sales, workouts and restructurings. As a former real estate litigator, Michael is keenly situated to protect clients’ interests in negotiating loan documents as well as identifying and resolving potential issues that could negatively impact collateral.

Michael has extensive experience representing institutional lenders and private equity investment firms over a wide range of asset classes and ever-increasing complexity, with a particular focus on large scale industrial, retail and multi-family projects.  Michael’s knowledge and skill set allow him to craft creative solutions for unique lending situations and efficiently bring deals to closing.

Michael has consistently been awarded the annual Super Lawyers  “Rising Stars” distinction in the field of Real Estate since 2019.  Michael was also recognized in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for his achievements in the field of Real Estate Law.

Michael received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.B.A., magna cum laude, from City University of New York, Queens College.