Structuring Tenants in Common Real Estate for Section 1031 Exchanges

Mr. Kakstys’ practice focuses on the acquisition, disposition and financing of commercial properties. He represents owners of properties throughout the U.S. in connection with purchases and sales, with particular emphasis on shopping center transactions. Mr. Kakstys also represents institutional lenders in the origination of commercial mortgage loans for their securitization and balance sheet lending platforms. His practice encompasses financing a variety of property types throughout the country, including retail, multifamily, office, hotel and industrial assets, and he has experience with a wide array of financing structures and deal features, including subordinate and mezzanine debt, 1031 and reverse 1031 exchanges, leasehold mortgages, industrial development agency interests and tenancy-in-common ownership. Mr. Kakstys also has experience representing clients in connection with loan purchases, sales and modifications and commercial leases and subleases.

Ms. Whitman focuses her practice in business, commercial real estate, and securities law, including representation of small businesses, real estate investors, and musicians. Her creative, yet detail-oriented, approach and broad legal experience in large law firms, corporations, and as an administrative law judge enable her to evaluate legal issues from multiple perspectives and to develop innovative solutions for her clients’ most complex legal challenges. With more than 25 years of experience, including nearly a decade as in-house General Counsel for a national, privately-held company and experience as Deputy General Counsel in charge of business, securities, and real estate for a publicly-traded company, Ms. Whitman is uniquely qualified to serve as outside general counsel for businesses of all sizes. She also has significant experience supporting HR departments, including creation and review of handbooks, compensation and severance policies, and EEO risk assessment.