* Developed, leased, and managed a large portfolio of residential and commercial properties for a family-owned business, primarily including office, retail, industrial, and day care centers. * Facilitated and fostered numerous partnerships associated with commercial real estate in and around the DC DMV area. * Successfully managed between 15 and 70 properties with very different, specific requirements and demands from 1985 to 2014. * Effectively negotiated and orchestrated work outs with myriad of financial institutions.* Expertly performed duties and responsibilities of in-house legal counsel between JG Realty, Inc. and various banking institutions and partnerships.

* Directed all real estate development and project operations from conception, design, and construction to project completion.*High profile projects include various Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia for retail, commercial headquarters, small offices, warehouses, and daycare facilities.* Conducted feasibility studies, master planning, budget allocation, design, approvals, construction and claim resolution.* Oversaw site evaluations, due diligence, acquisitions, and financial controls.* Successfully delivered projects above financial projections and expectations.

* Provided all in-house legal and corporate governance for commercial and residential real estate investment and property management company and its affiliates. * Managed closings for acquisitions, sales and loans on shopping centers, office buildings, office and warehouse properties, and 1031 property exchanges. Effectively performed all duties, which spanned preparation, review and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, closing documentation, and due diligence on title and survey matters.* Created and organized special purpose entities and joint ventures for the acquisition and development of commercial properties, including operation, development, property management, and advisory agreements.* Represented business and/or managed and directed outside counsel in matters of resolution, prosecution, and defense on commercial ligation cases.

* Consistently provided results for projects completed on schedule, under budget and above client expectations. * Spearheaded entire real estate development and construction process from conception to occupancy. * Hands-on experience in all project positions with cross-functional expertise in real estate development, finance, and legal.

* Provided senior project management for multiple and varied residential and commercial construction projects and renovations. * Construction and facilities management including project costs, profit/savings, scheduling of various teams, coordination of architects, engineers, subcontractors and clients, and supervised support and changes from design and construction to project completion.