Combining experience and a practical and pragmatic approach, Dennis
Keeler helps guide his clients through complex developments and
transactional deals. He understands how to get a deal done, while still
protecting his client's interests. Dennis has been involved in some of
the larger real estate deals in the State of Maine, from the
redevelopment of a 100,000 square foot warehouse on the waterfront to
Class A office space, to the acquisition and subsequent disposition of
one of the largest office building portfolios in Maine valued in excess
of $50M to a large residential golf course development. Dennis was lead
counsel in the disposition of a $100M portfolio of office/warehouse
airport buildings, which portfolio included 13 properties in seven
different states.
Lawyer Profile
Dennis C. Keeler
Pierce Atwood LLP
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Recognized Since:2003
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Recognized in:Real Estate Law
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Law School:University of Denver
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Location:Merrill's Wharf254 Commercial StreetPortland, ME 04101
Combining experience and a practical and pragmatic approach, Dennis
Keeler helps guide his clients through complex developments and
transactional deals. He understands how to get a deal done, while still
protecting his client's interests. Dennis has been involved in some of
the larger real estate deals in the State of Maine, from the
redevelopment of a 100,000 square foot warehouse on the waterfront to
Class A office space, to the acquisition and subsequent disposition of
one of the largest office building portfolios in Maine valued in excess
of $50M to a large residential golf course development. Dennis was lead
counsel in the disposition of a $100M portfolio of office/warehouse
airport buildings, which portfolio included 13 properties in seven
different states.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of Denver, J.D., graduated 1981
- University of Maryland , BA, graduated 1975
Bar Admissions:
- United States, Maine
- United States, Massachusetts
- United States, New Hampshire
- United States, Colorado
Affiliations:
- Colorado Bar Assocation - Member
- International Center for Shopping Centers - Member
- Maine State Bar Association - Member
- Maine Real Estate & Development Association - Member and former Secretary, Director and Executive Committee member
- Massachusetts Bar Association - Member
- New Hampshire Bar Association - Member
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Real Estate Law, Portland, ME (2016)
- Real Estate Law, Portland, ME (2010)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- Named a Super Lawyer for Real Estate Law since 2011.
- Listed in Chambers USA; one of only two attorneys in Maine rated in the top tier of real estate lawyers.
- In 2011, awarded the Robert B. Patterson Jr. Founders' Award by the Maine Real Estate & Development Association for significant contributions to responsible real estate development in the state of Maine.
Firm Details
Pierce Atwood LLP
http://www.pierceatwood.com
Headquarters
Merrill's Wharf
254 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 791.1100
7
Office Locations
in 2
Countries
Lawyer Case History
Recent Experience
Lead negotiator for lease of Pierce Atwood's headquarters in Portland Maine, involving $13M renovation of historic warehouse building, negotiation of tax increment financing with the City of Portland and coordination of development
Lead counsel in the development of a mixed use commercial development in Portland, Maine area comprising a regional supermarket-anchored retail center, a bank, restaurant, office building, medical offices and daycare facilities, which representation included acquisition, permitting, construction and permanent financing, negotiation of economic incentives, creation of cross easements and owner's association
Represented developer of large golf course condominium community, including permitting, financing and creation of condominium and association documents and sale of units
Represents regional supermarket chain in development of stores in Maine, New Hampshire and New York State, including development of first Platinum LEED certified supermarket in the country
Represents Houston-based European owned company in the development of wind farms in Maine and New Hampshire, including leasing, land use and permitting
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