Thomas M. Pinney Partner

Tom has more than 25 years of experience representing lenders and borrowers in loan originations (including the origination, purchase and sale of structured finance products, mezzanine and "second lien" loans), foreclosures and collection matters in state and federal courts, out-of-court workouts and bankruptcy litigation. He has represented mortgagees in more than 200 real estate foreclosure actions in state and federal courts.

Tom’s extensive experience in drafting and negotiating loan documents provides him with significant insight into the actual enforcement of the documents, whether in or out of court. Conversely, his experience in litigating collection and bankruptcy matters provides him with a unique perspective when negotiating and drafting transactional documentation because he has a firsthand understanding of the rigors of enforcement.

Tom represents his clients with a practical and pragmatic approach to achieve a more efficient resolution of their matters. 

Representative Matters

• Represented the lender in the UCC foreclosure of $25 million mezzanine loan related to a commercial office building
• Represented lender in a $5 million loan secured by a second lien on assets of a manufacturing company
• Represented a national bank, as servicer, in obtaining relief from the automatic stay in two jurisdictions, ultimately receiving a 362(d)(4) bar order with respect to the underlying property
• Represented a national bank, as servicer, in the foreclosure of a portfolio of multi-family properties in Boston, MA, including the defense of condemnation and receivership actions brought by the Boston Inspectional Services Division