David Crist focuses his practice in commercial real estate with extensive experience in leasing, property administration, real estate development and representation of commercial mortgage lenders. David has previous experience leading legal teams for all real estate aspects of a national chain of women's clothing stores as well as a general merchandise store. Earlier, he serves as assistant general counsel of a Fortune 500 financial services company.
Drafted and negotiated leases and forms for national and local companies, including detailed construction agreements and fixture contracts
Negotiated disputes with landlords and supervised drafting of lease renewals and notice to landlords
Developed commercial and residential subdivision properties including preparing restrictive covenants, conveyance of parcels, and negotiating entitlements with governmental authorities for commercial and residential projects including golf course communities in Naples, Florida and Lake Tillery, North Carolina
Contracted for and supervision of buildout of tenant space
Lead and provided legal services for disposition of closed stores, vacant land, office buildings and outparcels
Drafted and negotiated purchase and sale agreements and closing documents
Worked with financial consultant to sell and sublease other properties and terminate leases
Managed common area maintenance (CAM) review and resolved CAM disputes for CAM budget of more than $1 million dollars
Oversaw CAM audits by outside auditor
Responded to requests for estoppels, SNDAs, and easements
Managed litigation for real estate related litigation such as CAM and maintenance disputes
Drafted construction contracts for store remodeling including use of AIA forms
Provided legal support for investment of life insurance company's funds in real estate loans including: loan documents for commercial, restructured and foreclosed loans
Reviewed leasing documents including leases and subordination documents
Managed real estate related litigation including foreclosures and lender liability claims
Represented company in sale of real estate
Negotiated and drafted contracts for construction and maintenance of home office
Negotiated and drafted contracts for computer software and hardware
University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1985)
Dartmouth College (B.A., Government, cum laude, 1982)
