Tony Roustopoulos Elected a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys
June 29, 2026
Firm News| Real Estate Services
WILMINGTON, Delaware (June 29, 2026) – Richards, Layton & Finger director Antonios Roustopoulos has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA®). ACMA fellows are recognized by their peers as distinguished practitioners for the high caliber of their legal skills, as well as their knowledge, experience, and professionalism. Tony will be formally inducted into the College at its Annual Meeting on September 18, 2026, in Santa Barbara, California. He joins Sara Wagner, chair of the firm’s Real Estate Services Group, as a Fellow of ACMA.
“Tony’s election to the American College of Mortgage Attorneys reflects the strength of his real estate practice and the depth of experience he brings to complex commercial transactions,” said Paul Heath, Richards Layton president. “His clients value his practical judgment and attention to detail, and this recognition by his peers underscores the impact of his work across the real estate finance community.”
A member of the Richards Layton Real Estate Services Group, Tony focuses on matters related to commercial real estate, from simple real estate transactions and financings to complex business matters related to real and personal property. His experience includes a wide range of business, contract, and real property matters, including acquisition, sale, lease, finance, and development of commercial property; asset sales and acquisitions; and numerous different types of property-owning vehicles, from single-purpose entities to operating companies to complex joint ventures.
Known by his clients as “an excellent attorney” and “a rock star for his dedication and attention to detail” (Chambers USA, 2026), Tony represents developers, lending institutions, borrowers, landlords, tenants, and other holders of commercial property, whether institutional or family owned, in a broad range of real estate and business matters.
Aside from serving his clients, Tony is heavily invested in serving two Wilmington nonprofit organizations. He leads the Richards Layton pro bono legal team that supports the Central Baptist Community Development Corporation’s (CBCDC), East Side Rising initiative. He also serves as Board of Directors vice president of the Wilmington Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) and on its credit committee. Tony earned a B.S. from University of Delaware and a J.D., cum laude, from Villanova University School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor for the Villanova Law Review.
Formed in 1974, ACMA is the leading organization of mortgage law and real estate finance counsel in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. ACMA provides the best environment in North America for private practice and in-house real estate finance lawyers to develop professional excellence, trustworthy national business networks, and lasting collegial relationships.
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