Barrist Named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers List 

Potter Anderson Partner Joy Barrist was recently named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers list. As the only Wilmington-based attorney recognized in this year’s guide, this honor reinforces her reputation as a distinguished real estate lawyer and affirms her standing among the most trusted in the region. 

The second edition of the guide highlights leading advisors with expertise in development, finance, leasing, litigation, and REIT structuring across a wide range of property types. The publication’s editorial team selected the 500 honorees through a combination of submissions, independent research, and comprehensive editorial review.

Barrist advises clients on all aspects of commercial real estate, including financing, acquisitions, sales, leasing, and development of complex multimillion-dollar projects. With more than two decades of experience, she represents a wide range of clients, from banks and private equity firms to non-profits, investors, developers, and tenants, on matters across Delaware, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Known for her efficiency and practical approach, Joy focuses on driving transactions to completion while consistently protecting her clients’ interests.

The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers list is available here. 

About Potter Anderson

Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP is one of the largest and most highly regarded Delaware law firms, providing legal services to regional, national, and international clients. With more than 100 attorneys, the firm centers its practice on corporate and alternative entity law and litigation, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual property, labor and employment, and real estate.