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Phoenix, Arizona Area

Handle complex real estate, financing and business transactions and related litigation. Manage strategic and procedural aspects of cases from inception through completion, including discovery and motion practice. Recent matters included successful settlement of a loan agreement wherein the lender acquired title to real property securing the loan via deed-in-lieu of foreclosure in exchange for a lease-to-own agreement with the debtor/owner and causing a judgment entered against a shopping mall owner in favor of a mechanic's lien claimant to be vacated as void.

Provided commercial and legal advice to management, sales and marketing teams and other functional areas for a full-service title and escrow company with offices in Arizona and Arkansas. Offered immediate and well-considered counsel regarding title and escrow claims and disputes and answers on complex issues based on accumulated knowledge and experience, often without the opportunity to research the law extensively. Worked closely with management to evaluate the commercial and legal impact of long and short term business decisions, assimilating regulatory and commercial goals, identifying potential issues and developing appropriate risk-mitigating legal strategies. Responsible for business development and management of default services, including trustees' sales, trustees' sales guarantees, litigation reports and foreclosure reports.

Responsible for identifying domestic and international business opportunities for a heavy-lift engineering and contracting company. Directly responsible for reviewing all aspects of potential acquisitions and/or joint ventures in the Middle East, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as well negotiating distribution contracts with a Chinese equipment manufacturer and Brazilian sub-dealer. Negotiated, documented and closed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of a company competitor with multiple locations in multiple cities. Worked closely with management and staff to update and revise company operational documents as well as policies and procedures. Supported sales staff in negotiations and contract drafting. Coordinated and assisted outside legal counsel regarding transactional and litigation matters.

Founder and Managing Member of a residential, commercial and industrial entitlement, subdivision and development company. Managed all business operations pertaining to acquisition, entitlement, development, ownership, financing and operation of real estate projects. Prepared and negotiated a multitude of real estate transactional documents, including purchase and sale contracts, leases, easements, development agreements, design and construction contracts and project financing. Provided entitlement consulting and project management for property owners on a contract basis.

Planned and directed land acquisition and development, new home production, operations, purchasing, and sales and marketing for the largest custom homebuilder in the State of Arizona at that time. Managed administrative staff, outside sales staff, and supervised outside attorneys and accountants with respect to litigation, tax reporting and planning. Primarily responsible for all aspects of management and operations and directed business strategy and development.

Managed a $50 million real estate portfolio for a privately held parent company of several life insurance subsidiaries. Managed all phases of acquisition, development, ownership, financing and operation of both international and domestic real estate projects. Identified and assessed opportunities, market positioning, business risks and tax issues. Prepared and negotiated all project documents. Responsible for financial analysis, property assessments, budget development, contract negotiations and formation of strategic partnerships.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Responsible for all facets of operations for a residential and commercial real estate subdivision and development company. Obtained federal, state and local government approvals and permits. Supervised payments to contractors and obtained lien releases. Coordinated construction projects and orchestrated project meetings with regulatory agencies and entities, contractors and engineers. Drafted and negotiated all documents from acquisition through divestiture. Established relationships and coordinated marketing with the brokerage community.

Drafted, reviewed and negotiated agreements required for operation a high tech start-up company in the golf industry, including license agreements, equity agreements, strategic alliance agreements, joint venture agreements, marketing agreements and stock option agreements. Created and managed an innovative leasing program allowing widespread distribution of the company's operating system. Advised senior management and investment groups on all aspects of company management and operations and engaged in business development and long term strategy.

Participated in all stages of real estate development for this AV-rated law firm, while specializing in real estate development, including acquisitions, zoning, entitlement and dispositions. Drafted documents and negotiated transactions relating to commercial leasing, financing and lending matters.

Master'S, Business Administration

Juris Doctor

Cum Laude

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration