Experience
HUD Financing and Construction Agreement Negotiation for Major St. Louis Developer
Handled HUD financing and negotiated construction agreements for a multifamily housing building in Maplewood, Missouri.
Property Acquisition, Construction Contracts, Public Incentives for 1 Million-Square-Foot Development
Represented a health care client in acquisition of property for a multi-building campus development in excess of 1 million square feet. Negotiated design and construction contracts for the project, as well as a public incentive package valued at more than $450 million.
Due Diligence for Rehab Center Prior to Development Deal
Evaluated site options and conducted due diligence on behalf of a rehabilitation company in advance of a deal for future development.
Developer Representation in Hospital Site Purchase
Represented the developer in the sale of a site to a Missouri health care system for the construction of a hospital.
Negotiation with Utility Companies Regarding State Highway Expansion
Negotiated deals with three major Missouri utility companies on behalf of a local developer related to infrastructure and expansion along a state highway. Handled zoning analysis and opinion letters.
Commercial Condominium Creation for Developer
Assisted a client in creating two new commercial condominium units in Maplewood, Missouri, including site evaluation, management of related legal issues, and negotiation with the Missouri Department of Transportation regarding their use of common ground for state highway expansion.
Local Counsel to National REIT in Retail Center Purchase
Served as local counsel to a national REIT in the purchase of a retail center in Illinois. Drafted local opinion letters and handled due diligence.
Commercial Condominium Buyout in Illinois
Advised a client with office space in a commercial condominium in Illinois on a transaction involving the buyout of a holdout owner.
Multifamily Housing Development Involving Historic Tax Credits
Counseled client on a multifamily housing development in the city of St. Louis, involving historic tax credits.
Negotiated Build-to-Suit Leases for National Grocery Distributor
Served as counsel in negotiating build-to-suit leases for over 3 million square feet of refrigerated warehouse space for a national grocery distributor.
Counsel and Negotiations in 65-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Illinois
Served as counsel in assembling and developing a 65-acre tract in Shiloh, Illinois, including approval of a Public Utility District and amendments to permit the construction of mixed-use project with 288 apartment units, 86 villas and a senior community. Negotiated transactions and secured government approvals regarding utilities and sewage.
Counsel in Development of 145-Acre TIF District
Served as counsel during development of Central Park Plaza in O’Fallon, Illinois, including a 145-acre TIF district. Closed and structured sale and build-to-suit lease transactions.
Counsel for Biotech Company from Acquisition to Environmental Mitigation
Counseled biotechnology company in acquisition, financing and construction of new research lab facility. Resolved environmental challenges through post-closing escrow agreements.
Negotiated Expansion and Development of 200+ Towers for Nation’s Largest Wireless Infrastructure Provider
Assisted nation’s largest wireless infrastructure provider in managing leasing, title and customer issues, as well as purchasing perpetual easements in connection with over 200 tower sites.
Obtained Amendment to Zoning Code for National Developer
Acted as local counsel to national developer in issuing loan opinion letters and managing zoning issues for industrial project expansion in Union, Missouri. Obtained amendment to zoning code.
Acquisition and Development of Multiple Sites for Assisted Living Center Client
Assisted in acquisition and development of several sites for assisted living center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Negotiation and Closing on $50 Million Leaseback for Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Portfolio
Negotiated and closed $50 million leaseback of national long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) portfolio with a REIT.
Negotiation, Closing of $90 Million Purchase of Major League Baseball Garages and Assets
Negotiated and closed a $90 million purchase of major league baseball stadium-affiliated garages and assets in the Midwest.
