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101 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Biography

With "a great knowledge of real estate and lending" and more than 30 years' experience closing real estate deals, Hayden Harrell "brings a logical and practical business perspective to the transactions." Hayden represents lenders, investors and developers in construction, permanent, mezzanine and syndicated loan transactions. He also provides experienced advice in joint venture agreements for both the equity providers and the sponsors.

According to Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, "clients hold him in high esteem, noting that he is 'very responsive and good at what he does; he is wonderfully client-focused and wonderful to deal with.'" Hayden's practical, commonsense approach helps clients throughout all stages of the real estate cycle. Hayden regularly prepares and negotiates loan documents, intercreditor agreements, forbearance agreements and all other documents involved in a real estate transaction. He also works a great deal with real estate investors and developers in the negotiation of joint venture agreements. Finally, he has a great deal of experience in the modification and restructuring of distressed commercial real estate secured loans as well as the acquisition of distressed debt and the eventual acquisition of the underlying real estate project.

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Overview

  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1985
  • Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1985

Client Testimonials

I have been closing commercial real estate transactions for over 20 years and consider Hayden one of the best transaction attorneys that I have dealt with. He has broad knowledge and experience with complex real estate structures related to acquisitions, financing, and joint ventures. He offers meaningful solutions to difficult problems, and is a deal maker and not a deal breaker like other attorneys.

Arthur Nevid (Mountain Funding, LLC)

Charlotte, NC

Hayden Harrell has excellent experience and knowledge. He has excellent responsiveness with excellent contacts in the local real estate market. He is creative in providing potential solutions. He utilizes less expensive associates where appropriate without compromising the quality of end work!

Alan E. Kerry (Lord Baltimore Properties)

Selecting an attorney for our business is a critical component to our success in the marketplace. Hayden Harrell's performance with our organization has been exemplary in his delivery, approach, attention to detail, and his focus on our business. I view Hayden and the Katten Muchin Rosenman firm as real partners in meeting our client's needs.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Charlotte (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

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