Diane's commercial real estate practice includes the purchase and sale of land and income-producing properties; ground leasing; shopping center, office and warehouse leasing; tax-deferred exchanges; construction contracts; and commercial real estate lending.
Representative Experience
Representation of a national retailer in the acquisition and development of new locations and expansions in the southeast.
Supervision of a team of attorneys in the sale of a portfolio of over one hundred properties.
Representation of a national quick service restaurant chain in connection with the purchase and ground leasing of restaurant sites throughout the United States.
Representation of a privately held real estate company in leasing industrial properties in Georgia.
Representation of a privately held corporation in its acquisition, sale and exchange of various commercial and industrial properties.
Representation of the State of Georgia in connection with the state's first privatization of development of a student housing facility on a university campus.
Representation of a commercial real estate developer in connection with the sale of various properties.
Initiated and implemented commercial leasing program, including drafting form leases, coordinating efforts of leasing agents and account officers, supervising staff in preparation of leases, negotiating lease terms with tenants and developing and maintaining a program to track leases in progress.
Other Distinctions
Achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards
Work Experience
Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2006-present
Of Counsel, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2001-2005
Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP, 1996-2000
Senior Attorney, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 1990-1996
Attorney, Federal Asset Disposition Association, 1986-1990
Associate, O'Callaghan, Saunders & Stumm, 1984-1986
Memberships
· State Bar of Georgia
· CREW Network
· International Council of Shopping Centers