Doug represents clients in a broad range of complex real estate and finance transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, financing, management and leasing of commercial, industrial, office, hotel and parking garage properties across the country, often in the context of portfolio transactions or joint ventures.  His clients include both private and public entities, such as private real estate companies, publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and pension fund managers.

A significant portion of his practice is focused on the retail shopping industry and assisting clients with properties ranging from small shopping centers and power centers to mixed-use developments and malls, including many of the largest malls in the country.  Many of his transactions have required the creation of sophisticated reciprocal easement agreements.

Doug is highly skilled at managing the various moving parts in complex transactions involving large property portfolios or significant single real estate assets.  These deals often present significant challenges, from requiring the creation of sophisticated reciprocal easement agreements, to obtaining financing (both securitized and non-securitized, and often involving the assumption of existing debt), to creating the appropriate deal structure and more.

Doug’s experience is a key factor in assisting his clients with successfully navigating and closing their transactions.  His clients refer to him as pleasant, practical, smart, responsive, and efficient.  They respect him for taking a practical approach to every real estate deal, protecting the client’s interest while eliminating potential hidden problems and getting the deal done.