Alan S. Ritterband

Partner
Philadelphia

Alan S. Ritterband has extensive experience in complex transactional matters, including real estate development, acquisitions and sales, leasing, and real estate financing. He also frequently negotiates design, construction, and design-build agreements on behalf of owners and developers.

Alan is a LEED Accredited Professional as certified by the United States Green Building Council.

Experience 

Representative Matters

  • Led the Ballard Spahr legal team for Comcast Corporation in connection with its $1.2 billion innovation and technology center in Center City, Philadelphia
  • Represented the Phillies in connection with the development of Citizens Bank Park, including the drafting and negotiation of the design and construction contracts for the ballpark
  • Advised the Allston Development Group of Harvard University in connection with drafting and negotiation of design and construction contracts for a major campus expansion, as well as the renovation and expansion of the Fogg Museum

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction Industry

Philadelphia Bar Association, past member, Real Estate Section, Executive Committee (2003-2008)

American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Fellow

Recognition & Accomplishments

Charter Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America

National Law Journal, 'Trailblazers' - Real Estate/Construction, 2022

Philadelphia Business Journal, "Best of the Bar," 2021; "Best Real Estate Dealmaker," 2023

Chambers USA, real estate law (Pennsylvania), 2010-2021, 2023; real estate law (Philadelphia and Surrounds), 2022, 2024

Board Memberships & Community Service

Lower Merion Township Zoning Board, Chairman

Lower Merion Township Planning Commission, 2007-2015; Co-Chairman, 2010-2015

Lower Merion Township Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Element Committee, Co-Chairman

Credentials 

Education

Carey School of Law, Philadelphia (J.D., cum laude)

Dartmouth College (A.B., magna cum laude, 1981)
Member, Phi Beta Kappa

Admissions

Pennsylvania