Eric R. Allon

Of Counsel

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OVERVIEW

Eric Allon’s principal practice areas are real estate law and business law, with particular emphasis on commercial leasing, the acquisition, management and sale of properties, financing transactions, commercial loan workouts and residential and commercial development. Eric is a leading member of our fiduciary practice group assisting clients in identifying and resolving fiduciary conflicts.

Eric’s clients include commercial landlords, tenants of retail and office space, hotel and restaurant operators, trustees, beneficiaries, members, managers, brokers, and lawyers. Eric’s clients often credit Eric’s responsiveness and business acumen with maximizing their business opportunities and minimizing their financial and legal risks in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Credentials

Education

  • Northeastern University, J.D.
  • Wheelock College, M.S.
  • Harvard University, B.A., magna cum laude

Bar Admission

Massachusetts

Court Admission

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Recognition

  • Recognized by Boston magazine in Top Lawyers, 2022-2025
  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America®, 2023-2027
  • Named 2020 Influencer in Net Lease, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum
  • AV Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Highest Rating for Legal Ability and Ethical Standards for Nineteen Years
  • Selected for inclusion in Massachusetts & New England Super Lawyers, 2006-2026
  • Selected for inclusion in National Corporate Counsel Edition of Super Lawyers, 2009-2010
  • Named as one of The 5 Best Real Estate Lawyers in Boston, Investopedia

Matters & Transactions

  • Representation of Seagate Technology LLC in sale-leaseback transactions in California, Colorado and Minnesota
  • Representation of Edelman Financial Engines, LLC in connection with retail office leases throughout the United States and headquarters leases in several states
  • Representation of Clarks Americas, Inc. in lease transactions for its Americas headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts and later in Needham, Massachusetts
  • Representation of Welch Foods, Inc., A Cooperative in lease transactions for its world headquarters in Concord, Massachusetts and later in Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Representation of Fireman Capital Partners LLC and The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation in lease transactions for their offices at Watermill Center, Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Representation of sellers for $100 million dollar multiple hotel sale and associated 1031 acquisitions of several properties
  • Representation of borrowers for $79 million dollar ten-year, fixed-rate mortgages on 8 hotel properties in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
  • Representation of companies and individuals in the purchase, development, management, financing and sale of commercial properties and businesses, including hotels, restaurants, bars, office buildings and retail properties
  • Representation of landlords and tenants in complex lease transactions, including mixed-use properties, warehouse facilities, office buildings, strip malls, including drafting master leases for landlords and tenants

NEWS

Eric Allon’s principal practice areas are real estate law and business law, with particular emphasis on commercial leasing, the acquisition, management and sale of properties, financing transactions, commercial loan workouts and residential and commercial development. Eric is a leading member of our fiduciary practice group assisting clients in identifying and resolving fiduciary conflicts.

Eric’s clients include commercial landlords, tenants of retail and office space, hotel and restaurant operators, trustees, beneficiaries, members, managers, brokers, and lawyers. Eric’s clients often credit Eric’s responsiveness and business acumen with maximizing their business opportunities and minimizing their financial and legal risks in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Court Admission

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Education

  • Northeastern University, J.D.
  • Wheelock College, M.S.
  • Harvard University, B.A., magna cum laude

Bar Admission

Massachusetts

  • Representation of Seagate Technology LLC in sale-leaseback transactions in California, Colorado and Minnesota
  • Representation of Edelman Financial Engines, LLC in connection with retail office leases throughout the United States and headquarters leases in several states
  • Representation of Clarks Americas, Inc. in lease transactions for its Americas headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts and later in Needham, Massachusetts
  • Representation of Welch Foods, Inc., A Cooperative in lease transactions for its world headquarters in Concord, Massachusetts and later in Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Representation of Fireman Capital Partners LLC and The Paul and Phyllis Fireman Charitable Foundation in lease transactions for their offices at Watermill Center, Waltham, Massachusetts
  • Representation of sellers for $100 million dollar multiple hotel sale and associated 1031 acquisitions of several properties
  • Representation of borrowers for $79 million dollar ten-year, fixed-rate mortgages on 8 hotel properties in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
  • Representation of companies and individuals in the purchase, development, management, financing and sale of commercial properties and businesses, including hotels, restaurants, bars, office buildings and retail properties
  • Representation of landlords and tenants in complex lease transactions, including mixed-use properties, warehouse facilities, office buildings, strip malls, including drafting master leases for landlords and tenants

NEWS