L. Bruce Fischer

Partner

L. Bruce Fischer is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Real Estate Practice. Mr. Fischer works with real estate funds and REITS and their advisors in connection with the origination and purchase of and participation in senior and subordinate "mezzanine" loans and the purchase and sale and financing of commercial properties (including multi property and multi state portfolio sales and acquisitions), directly or through the formation of joint ventures with local operators and/or developers. Mr. Fischer’s practice includes the representation of institutional lenders and borrowers regarding the origination of construction loans, permanent loans and credit enhancement involving commercial projects, multi phase residential projects and low-income housing projects that have been allocated Section 42 Tax Credits. Mr. Fischer also represents investors and developers in connection with projects that have received an allocation of Section 42 Tax Credits. Additionally, Mr. Fischer’s practice includes the representation of institutional lenders in connection with workouts involving complex loan restructuring, foreclosures, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, and the appointment of receivers.

Mr. Fischer is an active speaker and has spoken on the following topics:

• Joint Ventures 201: The Specifics of Structuring Joint Venture Partnerships
• Setting Up Joint Ventures: How Attractive Is This Option
• Understanding the Purchase and Sale Transaction: A Practical Business Approach
• Mezzanine Financing
• Purchase and Sale Agreements
• Development and Disposition Agreements
• Affordable Housing

Mr. Fischer also has authored the following publications on ground leases and disposition and development agreements:

• Ground Leases: Popular for Low-Income Housing Projects
• Structuring and Negotiating Disposition and Development Agreements in Affordable Housing Transactions: A Practical Approach

Mr. Fischer is admitted to practice in California.