Garey F. Butler has extensive experience working with retail, healthcare, hotel, restaurant, banking, governmental entity, and national builder clients in real estate acquisition, development and operational matters. He concentrates in commercial and residential real estate, and represents numerous corporate and business clients. His practice includes advising on the purchase and sale of land and buildings, and other property rights such as easements and restrictive covenants. Mr. Butler assists banks and other lenders in preparing and documenting construction and permanent financing arrangements, negotiating restructures of loans, and advising regarding foreclosure actions. He also counsels landlords and tenants in commercial and retail lease negotiations for both single units and shopping center locations and helps agricultural land owners properly document cattle and farming leases to preserve valuable agricultural tax exemptions.
Representative Experience
· Humphrey and Knott, P.A., Ft. Myers, FL
Shareholder, 1993-2001
Associate, 1988-1993
Professional Affiliations
· The Florida Bar: Section on Real Property, Probate and Trust Law; Section on Business Law; Section on Taxation
· Lee County Bar Association
· Oregon State Bar
· The State Bar of Georgia
· United States Law Firm Group: Representative, Real Estate Committee
Community Involvement
· Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium: Former Director and Past President
· Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, Inc.: President, Board of Directors
Industries
Construction
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
The Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2012
President's Award, 2012, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida
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