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Robert D. Fortson: Lawyer with Troutman Sanders LLP

Robert D. Fortson

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Senior Counsel
Atlanta,  GA  U.S.A.
Phone404.885.3655

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Practice Areas

  • Real Estate Finance
     
    University University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1970; University of Exeter, Exeter, England, Summer 1972
     
    Law SchoolUniversity of Georgia, J.D., 1973; Emory University, LL.M., 1980
     
    Admitted1973, Georgia
     
    Memberships State Bar of Georgia; American Bar Association.

     
    BornAugusta, Georgia, 1947
     
    Biography

    Robert's practice includes representation of domestic and foreign banks in closing commercial real estate transactions, including construction, bridge and permanent loans. His practice also includes the representation of foreign investors, municipal development authorities and the special assets division of a national bank in workout/foreclosure matters.

    Representative Experience

    Regular representation of two of the five largest banking organizations in the United States in structuring, documenting and closing construction and term loans secured by properties located throughout the Southeast and other areas of the country.

    Representation of lenders in connection with low income housing tax credit related construction loans.

    Representation of Atlanta Economic Renaissance Corporation in connection with the development and sale of Southside Industrial Park.

    Representation of owner and operator of a destination resort in connection with the development of the project, including a construction/permanent loan for the hotel/conference center.

    Representation of individual English, German, Belgian and Japanese investors who have acquired income-producing commercial real estate in the United States, including farmland, apartments, office buildings and retail shopping centers.

    Representation of lenders in connection with foreclosures, workouts and restructures of REO properties involving major commercial real estate projects.

    Representation of a major transportation company in the assemblage and rezoning of over twenty parcels of land for an intermodel facility in South Fulton County, Georgia.

    Representation of community banks in secured lending and branch acquisition transactions, and in connection with predatory hiring, anti-tying and zoning related matters.

    Other Distinctions

    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Real Estate Law in the 2010-2011 editions

    Work Experience

    Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP, 1979-present

    Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP, 1973-1978

    Memberships

    · State Bar of Georgia

    · American Bar Association

    · Committee Member: Organization of the State Bar (1996-2000)

     
    ISLN907328719
     


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    Office Information

    Robert D. Fortson
    Troutman Sanders LLP
    600 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 5200
    Atlanta, GA 30308-2216




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