Since joining RCS in 2003, Mr. Kiersh has deepened the firm’s negotiating expertise for clients in difficult retail real estate situations. He is widely recognized for his skills in real estate dispositions and lease restructuring. Mr. Kiersh has helped an array of clients capture value from distressed assets and improve the performance of locations. His success is based on working with clients to understand their individual situations, circumstances and business objectives. His ability to act as a partner rather than just a service provider has earned him the trust of clients and the confidence that he serves their best interests. Before joining RCS, Mr. Kiersh founded and spent 25 years as president of the national chain Linen Barn. Home Textiles Today once named him “Retailer of the Year.” He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Boston University and a J.D. from Suffolk University School of Law.