Cara Nelson is an associate in DLA Piper's Real Estate practice, based in Boston. She has experience with real estate acquisitions and dispositions, development, leasing and financing, including representing investors in joint venture transactions for a variety of asset types, including retail, multi-family residential, office and industrial space.

The respected English research firm Chambers & Partners cites her in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as an Associate to Watch and calls her "an associate with vast experience in real estate development, financing, acquisitions and leasing." "'She's an excellent attorney, smart and strong, somebody who pushes until the end,' say peers." Chambers also has noted that she "attracts market praise for her excellent redevelopment work with major chain stores," "is building a notable reputation as a smart and diligent hard worker" and "continues to impress clients and peers." She has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer Rising Star.

Ms. Nelson has represented:

• A real estate fund in the formation of joint ventures for the acquisition, development and financing of major downtown office buildings, data centers, multi-family residential and student housing located throughout the country
• A real estate fund in the formation of a joint venture and construction loan for the acquisition and redevelopment of a retail shopping center in Texas
• A real estate investment trust in connection with a joint venture and development of a downtown Boston site into a high-rise residential building
• A local developer in the formation of a joint venture and acquisition of a downtown Boston building used as a hostel, dormitory and for affordable housing
• An institutional investment advisor in the formation of a joint venture and acquisition of a hotel property in California
• Various landlords in connection with office, industrial, data center and retail leases in major metropolitan areas throughout the country, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas and New York
• Institutional lenders in connection with acquisition and construction financing for various asset types