Established and direct a full-service specialty law firm providing representation for commercial and residential real estate transactions spanning contract negotiation, development, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, and collections. Hold full responsibility in all areas of firm’s strategic planning and operations, serving as chief executive; manage finance and accounting, marketing, client acquisition and retention, and public relations. Direct office administration activities and administrative / paralegal staff; manage 4 attorneys.

Advised on all commercial real estate ventures and transactions, providing strategic consultation, negotiation, and management of key projects. Orchestrated the purchase, sale, and lease of commercial real property spanning industrial, retail, and office property; led acquisition of multi-family properties. Served as internal firm advisor across all real estate portfolio activities.• Oversaw the end-to-end project efforts for $180M+ housing developments; successfully acquired and developed 3M+ square feet of real estate.• Enabled the Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribe to achieve Federally-recognized tribal status and meet state / Federal regulations for establishing a Class III Indian Casino in MassachusettsAtMashpee, LLC; served as Chairman and directed all legal operations and public, political, environmental, and business issues. Played integral role in planning of the largest Indian Casino in America, with projected size of 500+ acres in Massachusetts and initial development cost projections of $1B. Spearheaded optioning and purchase of the 500-acre land and raised $30M in funding.• Led the team responsible for acquiring a 128-room hotel in Detroit, managing all aspects of purchase negotiation, financing, property renovation, and construction projects.• Designed innovative ventureHitsville Ventures, LLCpartnering former Motown stars with online gambling / gaming outlets and performing all artist contracting and business development. Held role of Vice Chairman, forging business model, developing budgetary projections, establishing partnerships, and attracting talent. Launched the London branch office and acquired $5M in investment funding.