Two Hill, Farrer & Burrill partners named to Lawdragon real estate lawyers guide

Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP said Partners Stacey Sullivan and Brian Weinhart were selected for Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers” guide. The recognition underscores the firm’s profile in commercial real estate, finance and transaction work across California and beyond.

Why it matters: - Lawdragon’s annual real estate guide is a widely watched industry benchmark for lawyers handling major property and finance work. - Recognition can help reinforce a firm’s standing with clients seeking counsel on complex transactions, lending and workouts. - The honor spotlights Hill, Farrer & Burrill in a competitive legal market where reputation and deal experience matter.

What happened: - Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced that Partners Stacey Sullivan and Brian Weinhart were named to Lawdragon’s 2026 “500 Leading Real Estate Lawyers” guide. - The announcement was made Aug. 13, 2026, from Los Angeles. - Lawdragon described the honorees as lawyers whose work affects everything from offices and homes to affordable housing and Las Vegas resorts.

The details: - Lawdragon said selection is based on peer nominations, independent legal research and review of significant transactional achievements. - Sullivan focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions and brings experience in real estate, corporate and tax law. - Sullivan represents property owners, investors, borrowers, lenders and tenants across a broad range of transactions. - Sullivan was also named a “Leading Dealmaker in America” by Lawdragon. - Weinhart has more than 30 years of experience advising borrowers and lenders on commercial real estate and finance matters nationwide. - Weinhart’s practice covers shopping centers, multifamily, retail and office properties. - Weinhart represents sponsors, investors and institutional commercial loan originators in financing transactions, workouts and high-value investments. - Weinhart was named a “Legal Visionary” by the Los Angeles Times in 2025. - The release included a social media link to Hill, Farrer & Burrill’s LinkedIn page: firm social feed.

Between the lines: - The dual selection suggests the firm has depth across both transactional dealmaking and financing work. - Both lawyers already carry prior industry recognition, which can amplify the visibility of this latest honor. - The guide’s emphasis on peer input and legal research suggests the list is meant to signal market credibility, not just marketing reach.

What's next: - Sullivan and Weinhart will likely continue serving clients on commercial real estate transactions, financings and restructuring matters. - The Lawdragon recognition may help Hill, Farrer & Burrill in future client pitches and referral relationships.

The bottom line: - Hill, Farrer & Burrill now has two partners on Lawdragon’s 2026 real estate honor roll, a signal of strength in a demanding national practice area.