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EDUCATION
University of Arizona
B.A., 1979,
  • High Distinction


Arizona State University
J.D., 1982
  • cum laude
  • Law Review: Managing Editor, Arizona State Law Journal
HONORS
  • Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers, Real Estate
  • Thomas C. Arendt

    Member

    PROMINENT ASSIGNMENTS

    Acquisitions for investors throughout the Western United States.

    Represent Phoenix-based developer which has developed 4,000,000 square feet of retail and commercial property in the state of Arizona.

    Assisted various development entities in the ground-up development of nine power centers in the state of Arizona, including the largest power center in the state located in southern Arizona.

    Representation of banks and other lenders in deed of trust and mezzanine financings, workouts and foreclosures of commercial real estate including hospitality projects.

    Significant development and leasing work on the Salt, Gila and Navajo Reservations.

    Ranch purchases and sales, including water and water rights.

    Representation of developers in substantial governmental development agreement (incentive agreements).

    Represented Phoenix-based developer on ground-up redevelopment of a two-block city center in downtown Phoenix.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS

  • Barclay Group Development
  • Desert Troon Properties
  • Presbytery of Grand Canyon, Real Estate
  • RED Development
  • PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

  • Certified Real Estate Specialist, Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, 1992 to present
  • PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

    • Contributing Author, Lease Negotiation Handbook, 2003 (ALI-ABA)
    • Law Seminars International, "Redevelopment: Special Issues for Leasing in Mixed-Use Developments," Fall, 2008
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    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  • Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate
  • Super Lawyers, Real Estate