Atakelti (AT) H.Desta
Associate
Real Estate
adesta@seyfarth.com
AT helps real estate investors and developers formulate long-term legal strategies that can endure the volatility of the industry.
More About Atakelti (AT)
AT helps his clients understand and overcome the legal obstacles of their real estate matters. He takes time to ensure that every transaction that he closes is fundamentally agreeable to the client.
His practice comprises a wide range of transactional matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, co-investments, debt finance, and joint ventures. AT also has experience advising developers, investors, and companies of various sizes and industries on legal issues involving title, leasing, and land use.
AT stays up to date on the legal and market developments affecting his clients’ investments. His insight demonstrates his sophisticated understanding of the legal risks involved with every transaction—regardless of its size.
Clients appreciate AT’s calm disposition and his mindful, yet firm, approach to even the most difficult negotiations.
His practice comprises a wide range of transactional matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, co-investments, debt finance, and joint ventures. AT also has experience advising developers, investors, and companies of various sizes and industries on legal issues involving title, leasing, and land use.
AT stays up to date on the legal and market developments affecting his clients’ investments. His insight demonstrates his sophisticated understanding of the legal risks involved with every transaction—regardless of its size.
Clients appreciate AT’s calm disposition and his mindful, yet firm, approach to even the most difficult negotiations.
- JD, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Journal for Law and Medicine, executive notes editor
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Transactional Writing and Skills - BA, Boston College
- MEd, Boston College
History
Cum laude
- Massachusetts
Related Services
- "Top Lawyers," Boston Magazine (2021)
- Listed in Super Lawyers Massachusetts Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters) (2021-2023)
- "Top 40 under 40," The National Black Lawyers (2021-2023)
- Boston Architectural College, adjunct professor
- Builders of Color Coalition, board of directors
- Heading Home, board of directors
- Belmont Hill School Corporation, member
- Belmont Hill School Multicultural Alumni Partnership, co-director
AT helps real estate investors and developers formulate long-term legal strategies that can endure the volatility of the industry.
More About Atakelti (AT)
AT helps his clients understand and overcome the legal obstacles of their real estate matters. He takes time to ensure that every transaction that he closes is fundamentally agreeable to the client.
His practice comprises a wide range of transactional matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, co-investments, debt finance, and joint ventures. AT also has experience advising developers, investors, and companies of various sizes and industries on legal issues involving title, leasing, and land use.
AT stays up to date on the legal and market developments affecting his clients’ investments. His insight demonstrates his sophisticated understanding of the legal risks involved with every transaction—regardless of its size.
Clients appreciate AT’s calm disposition and his mindful, yet firm, approach to even the most difficult negotiations.
His practice comprises a wide range of transactional matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, co-investments, debt finance, and joint ventures. AT also has experience advising developers, investors, and companies of various sizes and industries on legal issues involving title, leasing, and land use.
AT stays up to date on the legal and market developments affecting his clients’ investments. His insight demonstrates his sophisticated understanding of the legal risks involved with every transaction—regardless of its size.
Clients appreciate AT’s calm disposition and his mindful, yet firm, approach to even the most difficult negotiations.
- JD, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Journal for Law and Medicine, executive notes editor
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Transactional Writing and Skills - BA, Boston College
- MEd, Boston College
History
Cum laude
- Massachusetts
Related Services
- "Top Lawyers," Boston Magazine (2021)
- Listed in Super Lawyers Massachusetts Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters) (2021-2023)
- "Top 40 under 40," The National Black Lawyers (2021-2023)
- Boston Architectural College, adjunct professor
- Builders of Color Coalition, board of directors
- Heading Home, board of directors
- Belmont Hill School Corporation, member
- Belmont Hill School Multicultural Alumni Partnership, co-director