Justin Leach proudly serves institutional users of real estate in a variety of industries, including healthcare, retail, office, manufacturing, logistics and hospitality. He provides leasing, acquisition, management and development advice in a reliable, practical, and results-oriented fashion.
Justin provides counsel to both landlords and tenants in all types of commercial leasing transactions including:
· Healthcare facilities
· Office space
· Shopping center outparcels and in-line retail space
· Warehouse and distribution facilities
A former commercial real estate broker, Justin holds a focused and uncommon perspective on the business of real estate. Having also been directly involved in the day-to-day management of a successful family business, he understands the challenges, dilemmas, and often short timelines that his clients face.
A problem solver, Justin focuses on tactical solutions that get deals done.
Experience
· Represented a developer/owner in the sale of ground-leased medical office buildings to a REIT
· Represented a national retailer in negotiation of new anchor space leases in shopping centers throughout the eastern United States
· Represented a national office tenant in subleases of surplus office space in various markets across the United States
Professional
· Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
· Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
· Member, Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations
News/Events
ARTICLES
11.18.10, COMMERCIAL LEASE LAW INSIDER, "Cases and Commentary on Avoiding Ambiguous Lease Language"
01.27.09, BUSINESS XPANSION, "Smart Move: Five Tips For A Successful Relocation"
09.30.05, NASHVILLE BIZ JOURNAL, "Industrial development boards offer new TIF opportunities"
Winter 2002, "Reacting to Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition and the Burial of the CPPA," Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment Law & Practice
Community
· Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Young Leaders Board Member
· Nashville Downtown Rotary Club Member
· Woodmont Christian Church Deacon
Up Close
Justin spends as much time as possible with his wife, Kerry, and son Warner. He enjoys fly fishing and keeping up with Vandy sports.
Waller trivia: Before going to law school, Justin worked at Waller as a runner.