Gene's practice emphasizes the handling of complex commercial real estate transactions and the representation of financial institutions and other lenders involving commercial mortgage loans, asset-based lending, loan modifications, workouts and restructurings.
In addition, he has represented numerous property developers and borrowers in connection with their overall real estate transactions on a primary basis. Gene also has been engaged in many substantial leasing transactions on behalf of landlords and tenants and has successfully represented building owners in prosecuting their property tax assessment appeals. As counsel to title insurers, he has assisted with the closing of numerous portfolio and multi-state transactions.
Distinctions
· Chambers USA - America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate, 2006-2010
· The Best Lawyers in America,® Real Estate Law, recognized since 1993
· Delaware Super Lawyers,® Real Estate, Banking, 2007-2009
· Delaware Today magazine, Top Lawyers, Real Estate, 2008
Memberships and Affiliations
· American College of Real Estate Lawyers, Fellow, 2004-present
· American College of Mortgage Attorneys, Fellow, 2000-present
· Delaware State Bar Association, Member
· Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
· American Bar Association, Member
· Delaware State Bar Association Real and Personal Property Section, Member and Section Chair, 1986-1990
· Delaware and Pennsylvania Real Property and Probate Sections, Member
· ABA Business Law and Real Property Sections, Member
· ABA Mortgage and Other Debt Financing Committee, Member
· Committee of 100, economic development organization, Member
Prior Employment
Partner/Director, Bayard, Handleman & Murdoch, P.A., 1984-1988
Associate, Murdoch & Walsh, P.A., 1981-1984
Media
Young Conaway Attorneys Honored in The Best Lawyers in America, 8.9.2010
Press Release
Most Super Lawyers® In Delaware...Again!, 6.16.2010
Press Release
Chambers USA Recognizes Young Conaway Attorneys As Leaders In Their Field, 6.10.2010
Press Release
Publications
Lending Lessons Learned in Recessionary Times, Delaware Banker, Vol. 5, No. 3, Summer 2009, 8.1.2009
Articles
The New Environmental Liability Protection Standards/All Appropriate Inquiry Requirements, 9.1.2006
White Papers