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For 35 years, Jeff Scharff has helped clients resolve their critical real estate and structured financing issues and close their deals. He handles all aspects of acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, loan documents (both conventional and tax-exempt bond financing), and partnership agreements with large national equity investors. In 20 years, he has closed acquisitions totaling almost $20 billion for one of the largest national multi-family operators. Jeff also ...

David Wadsworth concentrates in the area of bankruptcy law, with a focus on commercial matters. He joined the firm in 2003 when it was known as Sender & Wasserman. Dave became an equity partner in 2008 and a named partner in 2012. Dave has been a chapter 7 panel trustee since 2009 and in that capacity has administered thousands of chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, monitoring abuse and liquidating assets for creditors. Dave has also been selected to act as a plan trustee and a chapter 11 trustee...

Russell D. Babb was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar and co-captain of the 1995 Carolina football team. A four-year starter as an offensive lineman for the Tar Heels, Mr. Babb was also the winner of the 1995 Jim Tatum Award, which is presented each year to the top Senior Scholar-Athlete in the Atlantic Coast Conference. After college, Mr. Babb entered the University of North Carolina School of La...

RONALD B. NOREN is a principal of Brody Wilkinson and a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Group. Ron practices in the area of trusts and estates, including estate planning, transmission of wealth, estate settlement, and trust administration. He represents individual clients and family groups, often on a multi-generational basis, to preserve and transmit earned and inherited wealth, incorporating personal and family goals with efficient tax planning. Ron often works with clients ...

With more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and financing transactions, Tracy Plott has significant experience in restructuring of debt obligations, bond financing, joint ventures, syndications of loans, limited partnerships, and asset-based financing. Her lending practice encompasses construction, permanent and mezzanine lending, asset-based financing, and synthetic leases. Tracy also represents corporate and other clients in the acquisition, development, leasing, managem...

Kathleen Howard Meredith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Kathleen Howard practices law in Pasadena, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen Howard Meredith since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kathleen Howard Meredith is held by other lawyers.

Scott D. Jensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Real Estate Law. Scott D. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Scott D. Jensen since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott D. Jensen is held by other lawyers.

Michael Pardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Michael practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Pardo since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Pardo is held by other lawyers.

Douglas E. Bacon P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Douglas E. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas E. Bacon P.C. since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas E. Bacon P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Israel (Izzy) Goldowitz has more than 35 years of experience in employee benefits, most notably with mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and bankruptcy as they affect pension plans. As the Chief Counsel for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Izzy led the legal teams that helped save the pensions of such companies as Chrysler and American Airlines. Working closely with financial analysts, actuaries and outside advisors, he also led the legal teams that negotiated pension pro...