About James P. DiLeo
James P. DiLeo focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate and corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on complex commercial leasing. James assists multinational and global luxury brands, global consumer retail brands, owners, developers and tenants, including Fortune 500 companies, in the negotiation and drafting of intricate retail, office, ground and restaurant leases, purchase and sale agreements, licensing, wholesale, financing documents and general corporate contracts.
Prior to joining the firm, James was as an associate at a mid-sized New York law firm where he practiced general real estate transactions.
James previously served as a Military Police Officer with the 333rd Military Police Brigade.
Outside the Firm
James enjoys traveling and learning new skills, going to the gym and running, spending time with family and friends, golfing, scuba diving and kiteboarding.
Experience
- Assisted in the representation of a real estate developer and manager in the leasing of their 400,000 square foot retail site in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Assisted in the representation of a national arbitration group in the negotiation of several office leases and renewals.
- Assisted in the representation of a borrower in its financing of an $870,000,000.00 construction loan for a Four Seasons branded residence in Lake Austin, Texas.
News & Views
News / Press Release
Blank Rome Welcomes Three Real Estate Attorneys in Philadelphia, New York, and Los AngelesAugust 20, 2026
Bar Admissions
- New York
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, JD, cum laude
- St. John's University, BS, summa cum laude