Overview
Hari Iyer is a commercial real estate attorney who represents real estate owners and developers, commercial lenders, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, manufacturers, and automotive dealerships in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development projects, and the real estate components of corporate transactions.
His work includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, deeds, estoppels, subordination and non-disturbance agreements, and related transaction documents. He advises on title, survey, zoning, contractual, and regulatory issues affecting commercial real estate projects and transactions, and supports clients through due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation, and closing. His experience also includes asset purchase transactions, joint ventures, and use and zoning matters.
Additional experience includes supporting an offshore wind development project involving utility crossing agreements, easements, title review, and project route development. Before starting law school, Hari worked for nearly a decade as an Air Quality Specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. That experience informs his work on environmental due diligence, environmental regulations, and environmental liability issues associated with real estate projects and business operations.
Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2020; Certificate in Trial Advocacy and Litigation; Conwell Scholarship; Dean's List;
Franklin & Marshall College, B.A., Mathematics, 2008; Dana Scholar; John Kershner Scholar in Mathematics; Dean's List
Admissions
Admitted only in Pennsylvania
Experience
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
- Drafted and negotiated purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easement agreements, deeds, estoppels, subordination and non-disturbance agreements, and related closing documents for commercial real estate transactions and development projects.
- Advised clients regarding title, survey, zoning, contractual, and regulatory issues affecting commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing matters, and development projects.
- Conducted due diligence and advised on real estate assets in connection with corporate transactions, including asset purchases and joint venture matters.
- Counseled commercial lenders, nonprofit organizations, manufacturers, automotive dealerships, governmental entities, and real estate companies on transaction strategy and closing matters.
Development and Renewable Energy Projects
- Supported the development of an offshore wind project, including drafting and negotiating utility crossing agreements and easement agreements, and advising on land use and zoning issues.
Affiliations
Professional
- South Asian Bar Association, Executive Board, 2024–2026
Civic
- Philadelphia Bar Foundation, SeniorLAW Center Board Observer, 2026
- Support Center for Child Advocates, Volunteer Attorney, 2022–2026
- Philadelphia VIP, Volunteer Attorney, 2021–2026