High Swartz LLP is pleased to welcome Andrew M. Olen, Esq. to the firm. Andrew will join our business, real estate, and municipal practice groups with a primary focus on litigation matters.
With a diverse background in civil litigation, real estate disputes, and complex transactional matters, Andrew has developed a strong reputation for representing clients in Philadelphia and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Andrew excels in guiding property developers, business owners, and municipalities through the complexities of zoning, land use, and development approval processes. He has successfully represented clients in applications for variances, special exceptions, and conditional uses..
Andrew has significant experience handling real estate acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leases, and complex land development projects. He regularly drafts real estate contracts, lease agreements, and other key transactional documents.
In civil litigation, Andrew focuses on breach of contract, construction defects, and business torts. He has managed all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and trial preparation.
Andrew also represents clients in business transactions, offering legal guidance on everything from contract negotiation to business disputes. He has advised on multimillion-dollar real estate deals, ensuring that every aspect of the transaction is handled professionally and in his client’s best interest.
Andrew graduated with his J.D. from the University of Maryland and spent his undergrad years at Franklin & Marshall College. He received his LL.M. in Taxation from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. Andrew is admitted in both PA and Maryland and will litigate for the firm's regional clients in the Mid-Atlantic.
Andrew has previous experience as in-house counsel at a regional real estate management and development company, overseeing a portfolio of over 3 million sq. ft. of commercial space. He negotiated leases, handled zoning and permitting issues, and directed outside counsel in litigation matters.