Kimberly Lawler Associate

Kim Lawler practices in the area of commercial real estate, including real estate finance, leasing, and general transactions. Her practice currently focuses on the representation of banks and commercial loan originators in connection with affordable housing project financing and Fannie Mae DUS multifamily housing loans. She has represented commercial landlords and tenants with respect to leasing matters for office, retail and industrial properties.

Practice Areas

• Real Estate
• Banking and Finance

Industries

• Real Estate
• Commercial Leasing
• Multi-Family Lending

Representative Experience

• Represented sellers and purchasers in complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, involving all types of commercial properties, including office, retail, mixed use, hotel, multi-family and industrial park properties, as well as wind farm and communication tower properties
• Represented landlords and tenants in the drafting and negotiation of commercial leases
• Represented banks and borrowers in connection with loan modifications, extensions,  restructurings and related matters
• Represented commercial loan originators in connection with Fannie Mae DUS multifamily housing loans

Education

• B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame
• J.D. degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (Executive Editor, Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law)

Bar Admissions

• Texas
• Florida
• District of Columbia (inactive)

Legal Associations, Professional Affiliations, and Community Leadership

• Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
• Federalist Society
• Dallas diocesan St. Thomas More Society

Previous Professional Experience

• Associate, Jones Day