Best Lawyers in South Carolina, United States for Real Estate Law
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Bryan Kitz is a commercial real estate attorney in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Charleston office where he counsels clients on a broad range of transactional matters. He represents developers and other businesses in the acquisition, disposition and financing of commercial real estate, including multi-family, office, industrial and hospitality properties. Bryan assists banks and other financial institutions in construction and permanent financing transactions and negotiates and drafts complex loa...
Joshua O. C. Lonon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Joshua O. C., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua O. C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian is a member of Butler Snow’s Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring group. He represents institutional investors, private equity funds, regional and national developers, and institutional landlords in all stages of real estate development and investment, including horizontal infrastructure, vertical construction, acquisition, disposition, joint ventures, financing, restructuring and leasing (including ground leases and build-to-suit leases) of trophy office buildings, build-to-ren...
Shawn R. Willis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Community Association Law and Real Estate Law. Shawn R., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Megan represents clients in complex real estate transactions, focusing her practice on the acquisition, development, leasing, disposition and private equity and/or commercial financing of all types of commercial properties, including horizontal and vertical mixed-use projects, retail and office parks, apartment complexes, residential subdivisions and other planned communities.
Glen P. Caulk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Economic Development Law and Real Estate Law. Glen P., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Glen P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kevin’s practice areas include commercial and residential real estate transactions, real estate development and community association law, foreclosure, workouts, corporate law, banking law and commercial law. He regularly advises clients on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including but not limited to contractual and development issues, form of ownership, financing, leasing, title, and zoning. He is an approved attorney for Chicago Title Insurance Company, Fidelity Na...
Josh’s practice concentrates on commercial real estate and development and real estate finance. A veteran attorney, he has the experience to shepherd projects from conception to completion, including land acquisition, financing (representing lenders and borrowers), commercial leasing and regulatory and administrative approvals. His practice also includes corporate formation and transactional law. He has advised businesses in creating holding companies, and he has represented firms on bo...
Meg Scoopmire is the co-leader of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Real Estate Team and works in the firm's Greenville office. Meg assists clients in negotiating purchase and sale agreements, coordinating and reviewing due diligence materials and closing transactions. Meg also advises clients on title matters, permitting and entitlement, financing, leasing, acquisition, and disposition.
Melissa Cassell’s practice focuses commercial real estate, corporate and employment law. Melissa is skilled at helping her real estate clients navigate commercial acquisitions, sales and lending options. She also is an experienced transactional attorney who assists clients across many industries. Additionally, her corporate law practice includes negotiating and drafting buy/sell employment and severance agreements, and asset and stock acquisitions. She has represented healthcare practit...
Jack McDonald PARTNER Jack McDonald ‘s practice is primarily focused on real estate transactions. He represents buyers, sellers and lenders in residential and commercial transactions. He also represents creditors in foreclosures and collection actions and handles probate and estate matters. Jack graduated from Clemson University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. In 2000, he received his Law Degree from The University of South Carolina and was admitted to the practice of law in...
Jay S. Claypoole IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law and Timber Law. Jay S., who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jay S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maura Greg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. Maura, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mary Geer Kirkland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Mary Geer, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary Geer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...
Matthew T. Decker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Matthew T., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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