Bio
Ryan V. Stearns’ practice focuses on commercial real estate, including the representation of public REITs, private equity groups, and investors in connection with the acquisition, sale, development, leasing, ground leasing, and financing of a variety of asset classes. 

Additionally, Ryan serves as the Co-Leader for the Firm’s Cannabis Practice Team where he advises cannabis companies and related businesses, including hemp and CBD-based companies, with issues related to legal cannabis business activities and real estate transactions. 


Articles & Publications
Author, "Unique Issues in Cannabis-Related Transactions," New York Law Journal, July 2019

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
  • New York
  • New Jersey

Education
  • New York Law School, J.D., 2012
  • University at Buffalo, B.A., 2009

Professional Associations
  • New York Bar Association
  • Urban Land Institute

Community Involvement
  • Allentown Association, Board of Directors
  • Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
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