Elizabeth Dryden

Partner Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
About/Bio

Elizabeth Dryden is a Partner in the Real Estate Department of Ervin Cohen & Jessup, LLP. 

Elizabethโ€™s practice covers a broad range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, office, retail and other commercial leasing, financings, and joint venture and syndication formations. Her practice experience includes extensive representation of institutional and non-institutional lenders, property owners and developers, private equity investors and high-net worth individuals across all asset classes. With a strong background in finance, Elizabeth specializes in structuring and negotiating real estate finance transactions, including first mortgage loans, mezzanine and other subordinate loans, preferred equity and joint venture structures, syndicated credit facilities, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans, bridge loans and construction loans. Prior to joining Ervin Cohen & Jessup, Elizabeth worked at the Am Law 100 firms Paul Hastings LLP and Morrison & Foerster LLP. 

Elizabeth is a creative problem solver. She focuses on practical and workable solutions for her clients, collaborating with them to comprehensively understand their business and operations. She successfully navigates complex legal matters while balancing big picture issues with deal specific details. Adapting to meet each clientโ€™s unique legal needs, Elizabeth prioritizes her clientsโ€™ concerns without losing sight of her role as an advisor and ardent advocate. 

While in law school, Elizabeth was a volunteer for Sanctuary for Families, advocating for abused spouses seeking divorces. As an undergrad, she volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician on the university ambulance corps, serving as a Crew Chief and as a member of the Medical Board.

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