Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Real Estate Law
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B. Douglas Earthman concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, secured lending transactions, and transactional work, including municipal bond and other tax-exempt financing transactions. He serves as bond counsel in a variety of tax-exempt bond matters, including general municipal finance, industrial development, health care and housing matters, and in other capacities, such as trustee's counsel, developer's counsel, issuer's counsel, credit provider's counsel, underwriter's c...
Tom Hayslett maintains a commercial practice that covers real estate transactions, business-to-business commercial agreements, commercial finance transactions and general business counsel to closely owned enterprises. Tom’s practice includes representing buyers, sellers, developers and owners of retail shopping centers, office buildings, hospitality properties, manufacturing and warehouse facilities, and residential developments; as well as representing manufacturers, processors, profes...
David's experience is primarily in the area of commercial real estate. He has a national practice in the area of complex commercial real estate transactions, including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing and credit enhancements, as well as joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability company formation. Representative clients include major healthcare systems, life insurance companies, and institutional investors in commercial real estate. His practice is nation...
Walter Neilsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Walter, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Walter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Evan Allison represents real estate developers, investors, landlords, tenants and lenders in all types of commercial real estate transactions including industrial, retail, hotel, office, multi-family and medical office building deals. He prides himself on his responsiveness and helping his clients get deals closed. His experience includes working with both developers and investors in creating joint ventures for acquiring and developing real property and he has specific experience in the devel...
Emily Bowman represents financial institutions, including banks and insurance companies, and corporate clients in a variety of commercial and real estate lending and other real estate transactional matters. Emily also regularly issues legal opinions in connection with multi-state projects and as local counsel for transactions originated outside of Tennessee secured by real property located within the State. Her commercial and real estate lending practice includes representation of lenders and...
Robert Roe Campbell, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Project Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Robert Roe, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert Roe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew J. Gille is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Andrew J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maggie Sandwith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Maggie, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maggie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maddie Spearman is an associate in Bradley’s Healthcare Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Long Term Care and Senior Housing team. Maddie regularly represents clients in a variety of regulatory, operational, and transactional matters related to senior living communities. Maddie’s experience spans the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Her practice involves assisting clients with securing and maintai...
Will Farmer’s practice includes assisting with real estate acquisitions and dispositions, finance and development, lending and leasing. He represents national, regional, and local banks, life insurance companies, real estate developers, real estate investors, and corporate clients in a wide variety of commercial and real estate matters secured by real property, including office, multifamily, industrial, retail, healthcare, hospitality and other commercial projects. Will also assists wit...
Alex Porter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Alex, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alex is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Combining a pragmatic approach with extensive legal knowledge, Will Pugh provides tailored representation to businesses on a wide range of matters. He has substantial experience assisting clients with complex commercial real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance, operational, and transactional issues. In his real estate practice, Will has represented buyers, sellers, and investors in acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and other commercial pro...
Mary Lucille Noah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Mary Lucille, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary Lucille is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mike Moore advises clients in a variety of commercial finance and corporate matters. His commercial finance practice consists of representing agents, lenders, and investors in all types of commercial loan transactions, including syndications and large-scale, multi-state portfolio loans, mezzanine financing, participations, construction loans, real property acquisitions, and asset-based loans, as well as healthcare industry financing, refinancing and restructuring (with a focus on senior livin...
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