Real Estate Transactions:

Helped clients structure, negotiate, document and “close” multi-million dollar loans secured by real estate (representing either the owner or lender).

Represented home developers in the acquisition of property to be developed as single family, townhouse, or rental property.

Represented clients in obtaining variances, special-use permits, and annexation agreements.

Represented clients in the condemnation of their property by government agencies.

Developed a mechanic lien filing system for use by various contractors and suppliers—to ensure that lien rights were protected.

Counseled, drafted, and filed numerous mechanics liens in various states, locating and coordinating with local counsel to begin foreclosure of liens, resulting in the protection of, and the collection of millions of dollars on behalf of, a client.

Represented a client in the conversion of an apartment complex to condominiums.

Counseled in the acquisition of various commercial properties that involved environmental problems.

Represented a client in the potential acquisition of a partially completed residential golf course, which required approvals from numerous participating lenders.

Represented clients in numerous IRC Section 1031 exchanges.

Represented the lessor of a shopping center in negotiating tenant leases.