AIDAN B. CLEGHORN, ESQ.

About Aidan

Aidan Cleghorn is a Partner at BellCornerstone, a licensed real estate attorney in New York, and a seasoned commercial real estate investor known for his strategic thinking and multidisciplinary expertise. With a background spanning journalism, law, appraisal, and real estate advisory, Aidan brings a rare blend of analytical precision and real-world deal-making experience to every transaction.

Over the course of his career, Aidan has completed more than 700 commercial real estate transactions across all 50 U.S. states and throughout Canada, totaling over $300 million in volume. His career reflects a consistent focus on complex, high-value deals—particularly those involving operationally significant or distressed assets. He is widely recognized as a national expert in newspaper and media real estate, where his ability to align portfolio strategy with long-term business goals has made him a go-to advisor for both institutional and private clients.

Aidan’s journey into commercial real estate began with a degree in communications from Le Moyne College, where he sharpened his writing and critical thinking as editor of The Daily Orange, Syracuse University’s independent newspaper. He went on to earn his JD from Syracuse University College of Law, building a strong foundation in property and contract law and passing the bar on his first attempt. Early in his legal career, he specialized in negotiation and contract structuring—skills that now underpin his approach to real estate advisory.

Beyond the world of real estate, Aidan is a devoted father of four and a man of wide-ranging intellectual curiosity. A history enthusiast and student of theology and philosophy, he enjoys diving into the past to find lessons for the present. When he’s not advising clients, you can often find him on the baseball field—either cheering from the sidelines or coaching one of his kids’ games. And at the end of a long day, he appreciates a strong pour of Islay Scotch—though he occasionally ventures into Bourbon and Rye territory.

Whether he’s negotiating a national portfolio strategy or leading a little league practice, Aidan brings clarity, conviction, and a steady hand to everything he does. As BellCornerstone continues to grow, he remains focused on mentorship, innovation, and turning real estate challenges into strategic opportunities.