Donald Gustafson practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate. Donald has counseled local, regional and national financial institutions and private equity firms regarding commercial real estate financing, acquisition, construction projects, loan restructuring and workouts. He also has experience in representing developers, municipalities, corporations and real estate investment trusts in connection with the acquisition, financing, development and sales of properties, including office buildings, retail shopping centers, hotels and multi-family projects. Donald has represented and counseled both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing of office and retail properties and has experience in obtaining local land use and zoning approvals in connection with real estate development projects. He is also a licensed title insurance agent with various national title insurance companies.
Distinctions
· AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
· Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers: Real Estate; 2010-2011
Professional Affiliations
· American Bar Association
· Connecticut Bar Association: Real Property Section; Commercial Law Section
· Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association
· Real Estate Finance Association of Westchester/Fairfield County; Board Member
Community Involvement
· Aid for Retarded Children, Inc. (ARI), Stamford; Board of Directors
· Norwalk Chamber of Commerce; Board Member
Experience
Acquisition of a Crowne Plaza Hotel in New Jersey
Construction of New Hotel Property
Redevelopment of Downtown Stamford Connecticut Property
Financing and Development of Vacant Industrial into 80,000 Square Feet of Self-Storage
Acquisition of Multi-State Loan Portfolio and Properties
Property Acquisition, Construction and Financing of Hotel Development
Subdivision of an Industrial Site
Development, Construction and Refinancing of Hotel for National Chain
Office Leasing Agreements for NYSE Company in Ten States
Publications
November 2010, 9 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named a "Top Lawyer"
News
July 15, 2011, James Ruggeri Receives National Recognition from "Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers"
November 2010, 9 Shipman & Goodwin Attorneys Named a "Top Lawyer" in Fairfield County
June 11, 2010, Shipman & Goodwin Recognized by Chambers USA 2010
Events
June 10, 2010, Workout Strategies Seminar