John Turnage Email & Phone Number

Aledo, Tx, Us

St. Cloud, Mn, Us

• Lead transactional attorney on legal team of 6 attorneys for Midwest bank with assets of $2.2B, locations in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona, customers nationwide, specializing in equipment finance, SBA lending, and commercial real estate finance• Stearns Bank Stand Out Performer (2023)• Draft and negotiate loan purchase and servicing agreements, loan participation agreements, commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements and leases, asset purchase agreements, employment agreements, vendor contracts, and various other agreements• Manage negotiation and compliance review process of all vendor relationships (approximately 400)• Research and provide guidance on a wide range of legal questions from throughout the organization• Serve as Manager of Document Review team and paralegal staff• Assist in the development of procedures to enhance efficiency and recommend safeguards to minimize risk exposure• Direct and manage outside counsel as needed

St. Cloud, Mn, Us

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• Associate Attorney in a full-service firm of 300 attorneys• Practice comprised of private placement securitization, general corporate formation and governance, M&A, and general commercial transactions• Drafted private placement memorandums, organizational documents, and subscription documents for securities offerings ranging from $100M to $250M, primarily with respect to commercial real estate and hospitality facilities, and manage review, correction, and acceptance of investor subscription documents• Drafted entity formation and organizational documents, including related resolutions, buy-sell agreements, and equity contribution agreements, for entities across a wide range of industries• Drafted asset and account purchase agreements, distribution agreements, employment agreements, and non-disclosure agreements• Conducted M&A due diligence for a national insurance company frequently acquiring smaller insurance groups• Researched issues regarding Securities Act and Exchange Act compliance and propose strategic business solutions

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Associate Attorney in a firm of 140 attorneys that handled corporate, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy matters• Practice comprised of commercial loan origination, modification, and foreclosure, general corporate formation and governance, M&A, private placement securitization, and debt restructuring and recovery• Drafted full range of commercial loan documents for mid-market Texas banks with respect to asset-based and real estate loan originations and modifications ranging from $1M to $50M• Drafted private placement memorandums, organizational documents, and subscription documents for securities offerings ranging from $50M to $150M, primarily with respect to commercial real estate and senior living facilities• Participated in negotiation and closing of commercial loans as 2nd chair• Drafted documents and correspondence to accelerate and foreclose commercial and consumer loans• Drafted entity formation and organizational documents, including related resolutions, buy-sell agreements, and equity contribution agreements, for entities across a wide range of industries• Drafted M&A documents, including reorganization and merger agreement and ancillary documents for regional Tex-Mex restaurant chains, and provided due diligence support for numerous M&A deals• Provided due diligence, investigative, and drafting support to European lender with respect to asset-based syndicated loan restructurings and modifications ranging from $50M to $2B• Drafted asset and account purchase agreements, distribution agreements, employment agreements, and non-disclosure agreements• Represented payment processers in navigating money transmitter licensure and BSA / AML and NACHA regulations• Drafted and analyzed OFAC policy for a technology company• Represented financial organizations in pursuing remedies to fraudulent funds transfers

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• Attorney in a full-service firm of 850 attorneys• Practice comprised of origination of commercial mortgage-backed securities• Drafted loan origination documents for deals ranging from $1M to $25M, primarily with respect to retail spaces, hotels, and storage facilities• Participated in loan document negotiation as 2nd chair• Reviewed and resolved real estate title and survey issues

Amarillo, Tx, Us

• Staff Attorney in Amarillo firm of 30 attorneys that handled oil and gas, corporate, healthcare, and litigation matters throughout Texas and neighboring states• Practice comprised of oil and gas title examination• Represented oil companies in analyzing title abstracts to determine surface and mineral ownership• Drafted comprehensive title opinions, identifying defects in title and recommending appropriate curative actions

• Contract Landman / Attorney for Fort Worth company providing oil and gas abstract and acquisition services throughout Texas and Oklahoma• Drafted and negotiated oil, gas, and mineral leases• Researched fee, lien, and lease instruments to determine surface and mineral ownership• Cured title defects by drafting and managing the execution and recording of correction deeds and affidavits

• Contract Landman / Attorney for Fort Worth company providing oil and gas abstract services throughout Texas and Oklahoma• Researched fee, lien, and lease instruments to determine surface and mineral ownership• Drafted thorough chains of title and ownership reports

• Completed compliance testing, investment adviser registration, and SEC and blue sky filings for hedge funds and private equity funds• Drafted entity formation documents, non-disclosure agreements, and compliance manuals

Irving, Texas, Us

• Drafted annotated procurement contracts and lease agreements• Created internal guides concisely summarizing various corporate law issues• Conducted liability analysis

• Provided leadership and instruction for student attorneys• Screened potential clients and arranged interviews

• Entrusted with the legal creation of small businesses and non-profit organizations• Drafted and reviewed requisite formation documents, contracts, and IRS forms• Counseled clients on choice of entity, business plans, tax issues, and compliance with local, state, and federal law• Directly managed cases for 4-8 clients at a time• Conducted client interviews• Enrolled as an Associate Member in the State of Bar of Texas

• Investigated, identified, and drafted complaints to prosecute violations of the FTC Act

• Reviewed and edited material for partner Rogge Dunn’s book, Trial Objections

New York, Ny, Us

• Provided compliance analysis and ad hoc reporting for senior management

New York, Ny, Us

• Ensured accurate, timely processing of corporate reorganization transactions• Monitored, researched, and resolved global trade activity• Created enhanced spreadsheets to track, analyze, and predict daily cash and asset movements

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Conducted M&A due diligence and contract analysis to assist with corporate reorganization

• Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda, orders, and opinions on a variety of bankruptcy cases

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Supported Legal Department by researching and drafting material for pro bono cases

• Planned and evaluated critical skills courses for 600 troops• Managed units ranging from 6 to 60 troops• Officially recognized for moral integrity, academic excellence, teamwork ability, clear and concise communication, and command presence

Boston, Ma, Us

• Assisted clients with trading of mutual funds, stocks, options, and other securities• Consistently led team in sales and guidance leads• Earned FINRA Series 7 & Series 63 licenses

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Provided executive-level administrative support to the President of DBU with a demonstrated ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet demanding deadlines• Served as co-editor for DBU Report and other University press releases and online publications

Jd, Law

Graduate Certificate, Advanced International Affairs

Mba, Finance

Bs, History