Introduction
My focus
Leasing
Currently my practice is focused on assisting telecommunications providers in securing property or tower rights including leases. I have also represented both landlords and tenants in commercial leases.
Commercial Transactions
I have represented commercial real estate clients on purchase and sale transactions and financings.
Former in-house counsel for REIT
I previously served as vice president and assistant counsel for Home Properties, a publicly traded real estate investment trust. In this role, I represented the company in all of its purchase, sale, and financing transactions. This included structuring transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, negotiating loan documents, and closing transactions. I also gained extensive experience with tax-deferred transactions, including 1031 exchanges and contributions to UPREITS. I also prepared residential leases and addenda in multiple states, researched landlord tenant laws in multiple states, and otherwise provided legal assistance to property management.
Looking ahead
Being able to work remotely has never been more important. Our work in the telecommunications field helps ensure that everyone stays connected.
Admitted to practice
New York
Maine
Education
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
University of Rochester, B.A.
Professional activities
Co-founded local classical chamber orchestra Cordancia, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation and serve as director, treasurer, and secretary, and principal oboist.
Professionals in the Practice Area
View AllChristopher R. Froeb
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Real Estate & Affordable Housing- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1137
- cfroeb@nixonpeabody.com
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Colette A. Dafoe
Partner / Industry Strategy Partner, Office Managing Partner, Washington, DC- Washington DC
- Office:+1 202.585.8393
- cdafoe@nixonpeabody.com
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Ian T. O'Banion
Partner / AIA / LEED®AP- San Francisco
- Office:+1 415.984.8313
- iobanion@nixonpeabody.com
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