Real Estate and Business Attorney licensed in California and Illinois. I utilize my business acumen and experience, accounting background, and legal expertise to drive transactions for clients who seek to maximize the full value of their business opportunities. As a former owner/operator of a derivatives trading company and a Certified Public Accountant with a Big Eight accounting firm, I have the unique ability as a lawyer to provide a 360 degree view of each transaction; approaching each matter as if my own money is at risk.I have represented investors (both foreign and domestic), developers, institutions, hedge funds, private equity firms, portfolio companies, and REITs in a wide array of real estate transactions throughout the country. I thrive on solving complex problems and finding common ground in order to get deals done. I am relentless and passionate in my representation of clients, bringing my competitive spirit to bear in all matters.I have significant experience in: the acquisition and disposition of distressed assets; the acquisition and sale/leaseback of senior housing and long-term healthcare facilities; office, retail and industrial leasing on behalf of landlords and tenants; restaurant leasing and operations; real estate development; representing borrowers in financing transactions; and tax-free exchanges.
Listed skills include Real Estate, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence, Commercial Real Estate, and 20 others.