Joshua M. Gorsky is a Partner in the Firm’s Real Estate, Commercial Lending and Business Law Practice Groups, where he focuses on real estate, transactional and corporate law. He regularly represents real estate owners and investors in the purchase, sale and financing of various types of commercial property, including apartments, retail, office, mixed use, industrial and vacant land. Joshua also represents local and regional lending institutions in transactions securing commercial real estate and other business assets. He is involved in land use and zoning law, appearing before municipal zoning and planning boards on behalf of his clients. Finally, Joshua represents both landlords and tenants in complex leasing transactions involving all property types.

Joshua is a member of the International Council of Shopping Center’s (ICSC) Next Generation Committee and a Council Member for the Rutgers Center for Real Estate’s Emerging Leaders Council. He is also the Vice President of the Metro Business Alliance.

Prior to practicing law and joining Mandelbaum Barrett PC, Joshua worked in the commercial real estate finance industry. During his tenure, he negotiated construction, bridge and permanent financing for his clients. Joshua’s experience allows him to bring a unique perspective to his practice of law. He has a deeper understanding of the matters he is involved in, and can protect his clients’ interests without sacrificing the momentum vital to closing the deal.

  • American Bar Association
  • New Jersey Bar Association
  • International Council of Shopping Centers, New Jersey Next Generation Committee Member
  • Primerus
  • Metro Business Alliance
  • Rutgers University Real Estate Center’s Emerging Leaders Council, Member

  • State of New Jersey
  • State of New York
  • District Court for the District of New Jersey

  • Seton Hall University, School of Law, Newark, New Jersey, J.D.
  • Rowan University, Rohrer School of Business, Glassboro, New Jersey, B.S.

Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Assists Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon in Launching Specialty Practice with 5,000 Sq. Ft. Lease and $3M Loan

October 1, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq. and Peter Tanella, Esq. recently represented a veterinary orthopedic surgeon in launching his own specialty practice. Our team successfully negotiated a lease for a 5,000 sq. ft. Class A office space in Prince George’s County, MD, and secured a $3M loan to support this exciting new venture. At […]
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Mandelbaum Barrett PC Secures $23M Financing for Industrial Building Refinance in NJ and OH

September 11, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq. and Peter Levy, Esq. successfully represented a regional bank in providing $23 million in financing for the refinancing of industrial buildings in New Jersey and Ohio. This deal highlights our team’s expertise in handling complex commercial real estate transactions.
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Secures $11M Promissory Note Sale for Regional Bank in Upper East Side Real Estate Deal

August 12, 2024

 Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Jeffrey M Rosenthal, Esq. and Peter Levy, Esq. represented a regional bank in the sale of an $11mm promissory note secured by a mixed-use building in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Their expertise ensured a smooth transaction, highlighting the firm’s capabilities in high-value real estate and financial […]
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Facilitates $6.2 Million Loan for Edison, NJ Hotel and Conference Center Owner

July 16, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq. and Damian Conforti, Esq. recently represented the owner of a 169-room hotel and conference center in Edison, New Jersey, in the negotiation of a $6,200,000 loan with a regional bank. This successful collaboration underscores Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for their clients in complex financial […]
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC recently represented a regional bank in providing $40 million in financing for the refinancing of garden apartments in New Jersey

June 12, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Doug Eilender, Esq., and Peter Levy, Esq. recently represented a regional bank in providing $40 million in financing for the refinancing of garden apartments in Middlesex County, New Jersey. This successful collaboration highlights Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for their clients in complex financial transactions.
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Deal Alert: Negotiating an $8.4 Million Loan: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Represents Owner of 95,000 Sq. Ft. Office Building in New Jersey

May 13, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq. and Damian Conforti, Esq. and Associate Ann Lee, Esq. skillfully represented the owner of a prominent 95,000 square foot office building center located in Edison, New Jersey. Their expertise shone as they navigated the negotiation process for a substantial $8,400,000 loan with an esteemed international bank. This successful […]
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Secures Lease Negotiation for Veterinary Urgent Care Practice in New Jersey

May 1, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq. and Peter Tanella, Esq. recently represented a startup veterinarian urgent care practice in the negotiation of a lease for 4,000 square feet of space in Riverdale, New Jersey. At our firm, we prioritize our clients’ interests above all else, employing a holistic approach that integrates collaboration among practice groups […]
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Transaction Spotlight: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Secures $19.5 Million Loan Negotiation for Office/Hotel Center in Edison, New Jersey

April 10, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky and Damian Conforti represented the owner of a 300,000 square foot, Class A, hotel/office center in Edison, New Jersey in the negotiation of $19,500,000 loan with a national bank. Despite the optimism for improved hotel performance in 2024, many owners and operators continue to face challenges securing financing for […]
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC represented a regional bank providing $52 million of financing for the refinance of a medical office campus in New Jersey

January 17, 2024

Mandelbaum Barrett Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Daniel Barkin, Esq., Douglas Eilender, Esq. and Peter A. Levy, Esq. represented a regional bank providing $52 million of financing for the refinance of a medical office campus in New Jersey. Learn more about our Real Estate Practice Group that handles sophisticated financing and lending in connection with real […]
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Daniel Barkin, Esq. and Peter Levy, Esq. recently represented a regional bank providing $44 million of financing for the refinance of 2 industrial properties

December 6, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Daniel Barkin, Esq. and Peter Levy, Esq. represented a regional bank providing $44 million of financing for the refinance of 2 industrial properties in Virginia.
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DEAL ALERT: Joshua Gorsky, Esq., represented a client with the purchase and financing of a 100k square foot office building in Bergen County, New Jersey for $13 million.

November 9, 2023

Recently, Joshua Gorsky, Esq., a Partner in our firm’s Real Estate group represented a client with the purchase and financing of a 100k square foot office building in Bergen County, New Jersey for $13 million.
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky, Esq., represented a regional bank in the refinance of an apartment building in Jersey City for $37 million

October 25, 2023

Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Partner in our firm’s Real Estate group recently represented a regional bank in the refinance of an apartment building in the Journal Square section of Jersey City for $37 million.
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky represented an international business in negotiating lease for industrial space in Indiana

October 6, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate Partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq. recently represented an international business in negotiating a lease for 134,000 square feet of industrial space in Hendricks County, Indiana.
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Mandelbaum Barrett PC Facilitates $25 Million Line of Credit for Regional Bank in Middlesex County Apartment Construction Project

May 2, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett Partners Joshua Gorsky and Daniel Barkin recently represented a regional bank providing a $25mm line of credit to complete the construction of 250 apartments in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky, Esq Secures $24 Million Refinancing for Paramus, NJ Retail Center on Behalf of Regional Bank

April 2, 2023

Joshua Gorsky, Esq., partner in our firm’s Real Estate group recently represented a regional bank the refinance of a 140k sq. ft. retail center in Paramus NJ for $24 million.
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky Guides Regional Bank in $9.5 Million Refinancing of Unique Triple-Net Retail Properties in Jackson, NJ

March 2, 2023

For our latest client news, Mandelbaum Barrett Real Estate Partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq. recently represented a regional bank in the refinancing of 3 triple-net retail properties in Jackson, NJ totaling nearly $9.5 million. This transaction was unique in that the subject property was divided into land condominium units with each retail tenant entering into a […]
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Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Peter Levy and Daniel Barkin recently represented a regional bank in 3 loans for the same sponsor totaling $120 million

December 5, 2022

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Partners Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Peter Levy, Esq. and Daniel Barkin, Esq. recently represented a regional bank in 3 loans for the same sponsor totaling $120 million for the recapture of sponsor equity and completion of construction of apartment complexes in Mercer County and Middlesex County. Learn more about our Real Estate group […]
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Deal Alert: Real Estate and Hospitality Practice Groups Negotiate Deed for Seller of Vacant Land in Edison, NJ

October 10, 2022

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate Partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq., along with Hospitality Law Partners Damian Conforti, Esq. and Robert C. Scrivo, Esq. recently represented the seller of vacant land just under 1.5 acres in Edison, NJ. As our client kept ownership of various surrounding properties, we negotiated a deed restriction into the transaction that prevents the buyer (or […]
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky handled a transaction for a regional bank in the refinance of Hoboken apartments totaling approximately $1.7mm

July 25, 2022

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate Partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq. handled a transaction for a regional bank in the refinance of Hoboken apartments totaling approximately $1.7mm.  Read more about Josh’s practice area.
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky recently represented a Buyer in the purchase, and subsequent financing of, a 90,000 square foot industrial building in Illinois

July 18, 2022

REAL ESTATE DEAL ALERT:  Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate attorney Joshua Gorsky recently represented a Buyer in the purchase, and subsequent financing of, a 90,000 square foot industrial building in Danville, IL. This transaction was structured as a sale-leaseback with the in-place tenant.  In this type of transaction, the seller sells an asset and leases […]
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq. recently represented a Buyer in the purchase of a commercial building in Summit, NJ.

June 30, 2022

The contract of sale was first signed in 2020 and was made contingent on the Buyer obtaining approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to convert the existing restaurant on site into a state-of-the-art veterinary facility. Michael J. Lipari, Esq. of the firm’s Land Use and Zoning group obtained a Use Variance, a Bulk Variance and […]
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate Partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq. recently represented a regional bank in the financing of the purchase of an industrial property in Chesapeake, VA. 

June 27, 2022

With the firm’s national reach, Josh represents clients in many states.
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky recently closed a $4.5 million dollar deal on behalf of a regional bank for the purchase of a 32,000 square foot industrial building in New Brunswick, NJ. 

May 26, 2022

Joshua Gorsky recently closed a $4.5 million dollar deal on behalf of a regional bank for the purchase of a 32,000 square foot industrial building in New Brunswick, NJ. 
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Joshua Gorsky, Daniel Barkin and Steven John Sedereas recently closed a $35M construction loan in Massachusetts on behalf of a regional bank.

May 11, 2022

The loan was for the development of ~100,000 square foot industrial building. 
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Deal Alert: Commercial real estate finance attorneys Joshua Gorsky and Deb Greene recently represented a regional bank in the closing of a $56MM loan for the construction of a new six-story, 137,000 square foot office building in Morristown, NJ.

April 14, 2022

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Deal Alert: Attorneys who are part of our National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC recently represented a start-up veterinary hospital client in the acquisition and financing of a building in Monmouth County.

February 24, 2022

We are excited for the client’s next steps which include renovating the interior of the space to become a state-of-the-art facility.
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Deal Alert: Joshua Gorsky represented a regional bank in the closing of a nearly $2MM loan to a borrower for the purchase of an investment property in Arkansas

February 4, 2022

Last Week Joshua Gorsky of our Real Estate Department demonstrated our national reach by representing a regional bank in the closing of a nearly $2MM loan to a borrower for the purchase of an investment property in Arkansas.
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Lorber and Gorsky Complete Yearlong Approval Process for 50-unit Apartment Building

July 13, 2020

Senior Counsel Charlie Lorber and Associate Josh Gorsky recently completed a yearlong approval process before the Mine Hill Planning Board for a 50-unit apartment building. Charlie and Josh’s involvement in this matter involved both a zoning change and a site plan application (which included design waivers). The zoning change occurred first, and once that was […]
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Navigating Lease Agreements in Veterinary Practice Transactions: Key Considerations for a Successful Transition

October 2, 2024

When purchasing a veterinary practice, one of the key considerations is the real estate where the practice operates. If the buyer does not intend to purchase the property itself, they will need to either assume the existing lease or enter into a new one. Understanding the nuances of these lease agreements is essential to ensure […]
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Spotlight On: Purchase and Sale of Promissory Notes

August 30, 2024

Promissory notes play a critical role in financial transactions, serving as a written promise from a Borrower to pay a Lender a specified sum of money under agreed-upon terms. Understanding the intricacies of buying and selling promissory notes is essential for both Lenders and Buyers. In this blog, we’ll explore what a promissory note is, […]
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Real Estate Spotlight On: Financing Ground Leases

August 5, 2024

What is a ground lease? A ground lease is a long-term agreement where a ground tenant leases land from a landowner and has the right to develop and use that land during the lease period. Typically, the ground tenant owns any improvements made to the land (such as buildings) and the improvements revert to the […]
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5 Lease Provisions that Commercial Tenants Are Not Paying Enough Attention To

November 28, 2023

Use Recapture Right Relocation CPI Rent Escalations Time of the Essence Language Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate Partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq. is available to answer any specific questions you may have.
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Three Major Differences Between Recourse and Non-Recourse Loans

November 1, 2023

Borrower / Guarantor Liability Recourse – The borrower (or guarantor) is personally liable for the full amount of the loan, including any debt remaining after the collateral is foreclosed upon and sold. To satisfy the remaining debt, the lender can look to the individual assets of borrower (or guarantor). Non-Recourse – The borrower (or guarantor) […]
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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Have a Letter of Intent for Your Next Commercial Real Estate Deal

October 18, 2023

1. Demonstrates Commitment. While the majority are non-binding, the parties’ willingness to negotiate and execute a letter of intent demonstrates a preliminary commitment to the deal. 2. Confirms Material Terms. Reaching an agreement on material deal terms usually gives the parties’ confidence to continue to negotiate in good faith. 3. Removes Ambiguity / Identifies Dealbreakers. […]
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Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC represented a major real estate developer in the consolidation and refinancing of 7 separate loans secured by 7 shopping malls

May 19, 2022

Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett PC represented a major real estate developer in the consolidation and refinancing of 7 separate loans secured by 7 shopping malls into a $75,000,000 loan that allowed the borrowers to reduce its other obligations and provide it with additional funds for future acquisitions and renovations for its ongoing projects. The team […]
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Joshua Gorsky to Present at Upcoming NJICLE Real Estate Program

July 11, 2024

Upcoming Event Alert! Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Real Estate Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, will co-present with Patrick Deyhle, Esq. at the New Jersey State Bar Association‘s “Solving Problems in Commercial Real Estate Transactions” CLE program on July 18th. Their session, “Solving Financing Issues: Traditional and Non-Traditional Financing,” starts at 1pm. If you work in commercial […]
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Joshua Gorsky and Michael Lipari co-author article for ROI-NJ titled “As Vacancies Mount in N.J., Options are Available for Stagnant Properties”

April 24, 2023

“As pandemic restrictions ease and life resumes a sense of normalcy, owners of commercial real estate shouldn’t be lulled into a false sense of comfort. As a result of lingering work-from-home policies, exploding interest rates and a change in overall demand for space, vacancy rates for office buildings in New Jersey are on the rise.” […]
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Joshua Gorsky, Esq. Interviewed by NJBIZ Regarding Current Real Estate Market Conditions

November 29, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, it goes without saying that real estate market conditions are much different than they were just a year ago. Joshua Gorsky, Esq., Partner in the Real Estate Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, recently spoke with NJBIZ about breaches of contract in this challenging market and options that may be available. “When people […]
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Winter 2021 Veterinary Newsletter

February 15, 2021

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Spring 2020 Veterinary Newsletter

May 29, 2020

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Josh Gorsky Named to 40 Under 40 by Mid Atlantic Real Estate

September 16, 2019

Congratulations to Joshua Gorsky who was named to 40 Under 40 by Mid Atlantic Real Estate. Learn more about Joshua here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/139235/86/
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Joshua Gorsky Moderating the ICSC New Jersey Next Generation Program on October 3rd

September 12, 2019

Joshua Gorsky, Associate in the Real Estate Practice Group, will be moderating the ICSC New Jersey Next Generation Program on Thursday, October 3rd. The program will review several ways in which you can stay ahead of missteps in your retail real estate transactions as well as avoid the pitfalls that cause deals to fall through and how to premeditate common issues. For more information or to register for this event, click here.
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