Stuart Wallace Email & Phone Number

Savannah, Ga, Us

- Conducted due diligence for regional development authority in connection with the then-largest strategic purchase in Georgia history.- Served as special counsel and led due diligence efforts for a Fortune 100 company in its Georgia real estate acquisition transactions.- Partnered with several AmLaw 100 firms to conduct due diligence and facilitate the seamless purchase of multi-million dollar raw land, commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential properties.- Negotiated and drafted commercial lease agreements with big box retailers throughout the southern United States.- Served as special local counsel in connection with the issuance of enforceability opinions for multi-million dollar loan transactions securing commercial properties throughout the Southeastern United States.- Guided multi-national companies and individual applicants through the rezoning petition process throughout the Savannah metropolitan area.- Represented selling entity in multi-million dollar business asset sale.- Served as counsel for various commercial investors and landlords leasing high-end shopping centers and districts.- Served as counsel for various national developers on zoning and land use matters in the Savannah metropolitan area.- Performed due diligence, zoning assessments, and title work for Coastal Georgia real estate investment firms focused on environmental regeneration and restoration.- Served as title counsel responsible for drafting documents for and facilitating an over one million dollar debt purchase and assignment.- Represented buyer in a multi-million dollar land acquisition in Downtown Savannah.- Negotiated purchase of iconic office building in Savannah's Historic District.- Led title, survey and zoning due diligence efforts on commercial real estate acquisitions concerning properties in Florida, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.- Represented seller in the multi-million dollar sale of a Metro Atlanta shopping center.

Duluth, Georgia, Us

- Closed residential cash and loan transactions.- Managed and released wire funds from the firm's escrow account.- Drafted various deeds, affidavits of title, and hold harmless agreements as the attorney responsible for clearing title for O’Kelley & Sorohan’s Athens and Gainesville offices.- Reviewed numerous probate documents including, but not limited to, testamentary instruments, petitions, and court orders to aid in the disposition of estate and trust property by administrators, executors, and trustees.- Analyzed and drafted amendments to operating agreements, bylaws, corporate resolutions, and other corporate instruments to effectuate the seamless transfer of LLC and corporate property.- Coordinated and memorialized state and federal tax payoffs for due and overdue income and property taxes by drafting and having executed payoff letters, cancellations, and IRS-Form 8821s.- Effectuated the retirement and cancellation of mobile home titles to real property by filing Georgia Department of Revenue MV-1 Vehicle Tag and Title Applications, Georgia T-234 Mobile-Manufactured Home Certificates of Permanent Location, and Surrender of Title Affidavits as attorney-in-fact for Georgia home-buyers.- Drafted and had executed state and federal tax withholding documents, including Affidavits of Seller’s Residence and IRS-Forms 8288 and 8288A.

- Assisted in the research for and composition of legal and public policy memoranda extrapolating the real-world ramifications of proposed legislation to be reviewed by Georgia General Assembly committee members.- Conducted policy research and contributed to the daily Minority Whip Report.- Drafted legislation for introduction by various Georgia House members.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Researched and interpreted NCAA and Sun Belt Conference legislation.- Developed compliance education materials for coaches, student-athletes and staff.- Researched and drafted NCAA waivers and interpretation requests.- Assisted with the initial eligibility certification process.- Monitored practices and games to ensure compliance with NCAA rules.- Conducted audits of documentation relating to recruiting and practice activities.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Drafted various contracts including but not limited to commercial closing documents, corporate merger documents, and various purchase and sale-related documents.- Researched and reported to KPPB's commercial real estate and litigation partners the state of the law on issues ranging from OFAC's international product export laws to contract- related causes of action- Helped facilitate the purchase and sale of several businesses (specifically the transfer of leasehold interests and ownership interests in business personal property).- Drafted and abstracted commercial lease provisions, paying careful attention to existing assignments, easements, and controlling ground lease terms.- Conducted corporate due diligence for a large multinational company ahead of a board-approved merger.

- Drafted will, trust, and estate language included in living wills, last wills and testaments, and enhanced life estate (ladybird) deeds.- Developed and explained revocable living trust agreements for families in the Tampa/St.Pete Metro Area.- Researched and drafted operating agreements and promissory notes for Florida small businesses whilst juggling the legal and tax ramifications of various business structures - particularly LLCs, LLPs, and S-Corps.

- Developed comprehensive web-based marketing solutions for a small dealership-based insurance agency to drive internet traffic.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

- Contributed to the reorganization of past and present architectural projects in both physical and digital data storage facilities/servers.- Consolidated and optimized JPEG and PDF image files on SDA's server to provide for a faster, easier means of accessing past and present projects.- Uploaded, categorized, and tagged high and low-resolution images for future use in project catalogs and web development.

Northbrook, Il, Us

- Maintained and updated agency files via the eAgent Customer Database.- Managed client accounts.- Created and issued automobile, landowner, renter, homeowner, and personal umbrella policies through the Allstate Alliance Application and ALSTAR workstation systems.- Utilized various social networking, marketing, and communication tools to promote sales and generate revenue.- Obtained a Property and Casualty Insurance License for the State of Georgia (see Certifications).

- Observed Cabarrus County Juvenile Court proceedings.- Reviewed client files.- Aided in the development of firm web solutions Observed and discussed the resolution of numerous family law and real estate dispute matters.- Provided administrative and data management support to Attorney Jeffrey Jones.

Clinton, Sc, Us

- Provided customer service in a friendly and upbeat atmosphere.

- Provided player development through position-specific instruction and drills.- Dedicated time and effort to the furthering of passion and excitement for the game of baseball in the Greater Atlanta Area.

- Provided support through fundraising and project leadership.- Developed a marketing strategy and social networking campaign to promote and execute a successful fundraising initiative in East Cobb and DeKalb County.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Major: Political Science (Pre-Law); Minor: Business (Marketing)

Diploma, Math And Science Magnet Program