Biography
Brian O’Neil concentrates his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He counsels a large range of clients, including private equity firms, developers, and landlords, in connection with the purchase and financing, sale, and leasing of commercial real estate properties.
Prior to joining Blank Rome, Brian was an associate in the real estate group of a Philadelphia-based law firm. He also previously served as a legal intern for the Honorable Bruce I. Fox of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Brian has extensive experience in the financial field. Prior to practicing law, he worked for BNY Mellon and myCIO Wealth Partners, where he managed financial portfolios for high-net-worth Fortune 500 executives, trusts, foundations, and endowments.
News & Views
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Deal
Blank Rome Represents Landing Gear Technologies in Sale to Setna iO Affiliate
Kipp B. Cohen, Tyler J. Hill, Cory G. Jacobs, Margaret Anne Hill, Stephanie Gantman Kaplan, Jennifer J. Daniels
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Blank Rome Represents Balmoral Funds LLC in the Acquisition of Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC
Kipp B. Cohen, John A. Meehan, Joseph T. Gulant, Cory G. Jacobs, Jeffrey M. Rosenfeld, Jason E. Reisman
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Blank Rome Represents Northwinds Services Group
Nathan S. Brill, Joshua L. Strober, Gary R. Goldenberg, Ashley N. Catalano-Leckerman, Jourdan S. Garvey, Kaitlin T. Spurling
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Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®
Barry Abrams, John A. Adkins, Michael S. Andreasen, Ory Apelboim, Roy W. Arnold, Scott Arnold
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Blank Rome Represents Magna5 in Its Acquisition of Shock I.T.’s Assets
Alan L. Zeiger, Brock C. Wittmeyer, Mark Blondman, Cory G. Jacobs, Michael A. Kadlec, Adam R. Sansweet
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Blank Rome Advises Gladstone Investment Corporation on Sale of Nocturne Luxury Villas
Emanuel Faust, Nathan S. Brill, James D. Kelly, Nora E. Tidey, Aria V. Janiszewski, Gabrielle C. Phillips
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Blank Rome Represents Magna5 in Its Acquisition of ThreatAdvice’s Assets
Alan L. Zeiger, Brock C. Wittmeyer, Mark Blondman, Cory G. Jacobs, Michael A. Kadlec, Lisa Casey Spaniel
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Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®
Seth D. Lamden, Barry Abrams, Kevin J. Baum, Matthew A. Homyk, Regina Stango Kelbon, Mark I. Rabinowitz
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Blank Rome Represents NWL, Inc. in Its Sale to AMSC
Louis M. Rappaport, Michael S. Swoyer, Yelena M. Barychev, John A. Meehan, Madeleine D. Rose, Cory G. Jacobs
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Blank Rome Represents Janney Montgomery Scott in Its Acquisition of TM Capital
Gary R. Goldenberg, Alan H. Lieblich, Ashley N. Catalano-Leckerman, John A. Meehan, Cory G. Jacobs, Michael A. Kadlec
Recognitions
- 2025–2026, Ones to Watch, Real Estate Law, listed in Best Lawyers in America©
- 2023–2024, Pennsylvania “Rising Star” in Real Estate, listed in Super Lawyers®
Affiliations
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
Credentials
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
Education
- Rutgers University School of Law, Camden, JD
- Loyola University Maryland, BBA
