• Founded and developed law firm with emphasis on real estate law, including real estate finance and securitization, real estate acquisition & development, and general business matters• Worked with lenders and developers to close over $100 million in commercial real estate and A&D transactions• Represented borrowers in 2,000+ residential real estate loans, both purchase and refinance transactions• Negotiated and drafted contracts and agreements, such as: purchase, lease, finance, and construction documents• Drafted the custom sales contract for a high-volume state-wide homebuilder• Counseled with clients to initiate and execute plans for development of projects• Provided title opinions on 2,000+ properties to financial institutions and title companies• Secured title insurance, clear title defects, and resolve lien disputes• Created and amended restrictive covenants for residential and multi-use communities• Worked with surveyors to create and correct subdivision plat maps and “As-Built” surveys for townhome and cluster-home communities• Advised developers and builders on the financial and legal aspects of their developments and companies• Drafted lease and lease-option agreements for commercial and residential properties, on behalf of Lessors and Lessees• Negotiated commercial lease agreements on new construction requiring architectural up-fit and allowances• Represented private investment companies in the lending to real estate developers and builders, drafting all documentation on their behalf including promissory note, securitization documents, and guarantee agreements• Represented clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings• Represented companies and individuals in general business and corporate law matters• Extensive experience in debt collection and creditors rights• Negotiated and drafted employment and licensing contracts for technicians in the performing arts

• Attorney for collection, real estate, litigation, and contract matters• Drafted complaints, answers, motions, and discovery documents• Represented Trustee in foreclosure proceedings, including hearings and sales• Provided title abstracts and opinions with regards to lien attachments to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee• Researched complex legal issues and provided opinions and analysis

• Assisted attorney in civil and criminal matters

Assisted with prosecutions and hearings in Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile, and Domestic Courts. Provided research and analysis to Assistant District Attorneys.Prepared witnesses for trial.Conducted examination of witnesses, both direct and cross examination.