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Barley Snyder Partner Thomas Nehilla Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law by Best Lawyers

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September 14, 2026

For Immediate Release

Harrisburg, Pa. – Barley Snyder partner Thomas J. Nehilla has been named a “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America® in its 2027 edition, earning the publication’s highest distinction for Real Estate Law in the Harrisburg metropolitan area.

Best Lawyers continues its longstanding tradition of honoring the country’s most accomplished legal professionals. The highly selective “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is awarded to the attorney who receives the highest overall peer-review rating in a particular practice area and geographic region.

This marks Nehilla’s second “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in Real Estate Law, having previously earned the distinction in the 2024 edition. In addition to this honor, he has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in the areas of Real Estate Law, Construction Law and Commercial Finance Law. 

“I am honored to receive this recognition and grateful for the trust my clients place in me,” said Nehilla. “Successful real estate projects require collaboration among clients, advisors, lenders, developers and other stakeholders, and I am fortunate to work alongside outstanding professionals who help bring those projects to fruition.”

Nehilla is a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Finance & Creditors’ Rights practice groups. He concentrates his practice on the structuring, negotiation and execution of business and real estate transactions, including residential, commercial and industrial projects. His experience includes joint ventures, financing, planned community and condominium developments, homeowner associations, commercial leasing, construction contracts, zoning and land use matters, and business dispute resolution. 

In addition to his real estate work, Nehilla advises developers, landowners, financial institutions and businesses on financing matters, land development projects and regulatory issues. He regularly assists clients with due diligence, site acquisition, zoning approvals, development agreements and complex real estate financing transactions. 

Barley Snyder’s Real Estate Practice Group advises clients across the full spectrum of real estate matters, including acquisition, financing, development, operations and divestment of both commercial and residential properties, as well as appeals and related litigation. Learn more about the group’s services here.

About Barley Snyder
Barley Snyder is a law firm based in Pennsylvania with more than 120 attorneys practicing from offices located in Lancaster, York, Reading, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Malvern, Hanover, Gettysburg and Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Hunt Valley and Columbia, Md. The firm serves businesses, individuals and organizations in all major areas of civil law including business, employment, immigration, employee benefits, finance & creditors’ rights, intellectual property, litigation, estate planning and administration, real estate, tax, construction, environment and energy, health care, education, municipal authority, hospitality, senior living, cybersecurity and food and agribusiness.

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