David R. Durell

Leveraging his background in business, real estate, tax, private equity, and finance, David Durell focuses his practice on hospitality-driven commercial real estate transactions, including hotel acquisitions, development, financing, and operations. He advises owners, developers, and investors across the full lifecycle of hospitality assets, from acquisition and structuring through management, repositioning, and disposition.

David regularly counsels clients on hotel and resort transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, joint ventures, financing arrangements, and management and licensing agreements. His experience spans complex, multi-faceted deals involving hotels, mixed-use developments, and food and beverage components, where he helps coordinate the legal and business elements necessary to move projects forward efficiently.

In addition to transactional work, David works closely with clients on operational and strategic matters that arise throughout the ownership lifecycle, helping them navigate evolving business needs while maintaining alignment with long-term investment goals. Drawing on his prior experience as Chief Investment Officer of a private equity firm focused on REIT investments, UPREIT transactions, and asset management, he brings a practical, business-oriented perspective to structuring and executing deals.

David approaches negotiations with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, balancing legal considerations with business priorities to drive value and support sustainable growth. He is committed to understanding each client’s operations and objectives, providing tailored guidance that supports both immediate transactions and broader strategic initiatives.