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Representative Engagements

• Regularly represent national lending institution on leasing and acquisition of new bank branch sites
• Lead counsel for tenants on build-to-suit headquarters leases for several major companies and organizations, including pharmaceutical company, hospital, non-profit organizations, skin care company, law firms, sand & gravel company, college football organization, vitamin company, and other clients
• Primary counsel for leading fast-food restaurant franchisee on all acquisition, leasing, development, real estate and general matters
• Lead counsel for seller on $60 million disposition of 546,877 square foot office complex portfolio consisting of long term ground leasehold interests on 10 separate multi story buildings on Native American community land
• Lead counsel for buyer on $315 million resort hotel acquisition
• Lead counsel for seller on sale of $80 million luxury ski resort
• Representation of Fortune 1000 sand and gravel mining company on multiple acquisition, leasing, zoning and land use matters
• Counsel for Snell & Wilmer on high rise office leasing matters
• Counsel for leading overnight package delivery company on all leasing and real estate matters
• Advised luxury resort hotel on a variety of real estate matters including sale of resort
• Regularly represent multiple leading lending institutions on disposition and acquisition of REO properties and commercial finance matters
• Represented major international car manufacturer in connection with zoning, land use and real estate issues concerning its proving grounds in Arizona
• Advised leading sports concessions company in procurement of liquor licenses for MLB stadium and NBA arena
• Lead counsel for major college football bowl organization on acquisition of headquarters and development of museum
• Assisted Arizona Indian Tribe with drafting of alcohol and beverage ordinance
• Representation of multiple clients in the acquisition and sale of major flag hotels and motels
• Representation of multiple clients in the acquisition and sale of apartment complexes
• Representation of multiple hospitals on leasing and acquisition matters
• Representation of multiple commercial and residential real estate development companies on acquisition and development matters, including preparation and development of governing documents, CC&Rs, easements and sales materials
• Representation of multiple farmers in connection with leasing, acquisition and state land matters
• Advised solar company in connection with leasing, acquisition, entitlement and permitting
• Routinely represent individuals, small businesses and large companies in connection with a wide range of real estate and commercial finance matters
• Regularly work with attorneys in Snell & Wilmer’s Los Cabos, Mexico office in connection with cross border real estate transactions
   

Education

• University of Kansas (J.D., 1999)
  • Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy
• Emporia State University (B.S., English Literature, 1994)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• American Bar Association
• Snell & Wilmer Hiring Committee, Orange County Chair
• Arizona-Mexico Commission
• NAIOP, Southern California Chapter, Member
• Snell & Wilmer Real Estate Practice Group, Co-Chair

Professional Recognition and Awards

• Forty-Under-40, Phoenix Business Journal (2008)
• Honorary Lifetime Membership, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• Best Law Firms, Tier 1 - Real Estate Law, Team Member (2014-2015)

Community Involvement

• Magical Builders non-profit organization, Founder - Magical Builders initiatives include:
  • Partner annually with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Baseball Club in pajama drive benefitting local children’s charities
  • Renovation of Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, NY with NY Mets and Major League Baseball
  • Renovation of FirstStepNYC in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY with Mets and MLB
  • Renovation of Boys & Girls Club of Independence, MO with Kansas City Royals and Major League Baseball
  • Renovation of Operation Breakthrough with KC Royals and MLB
  • Renovation of Mulkey Field and Satchel Paige Field with KC Royals and MLB
  • Renovation of MLB/Arizona Diamondbacks Branch Boys & Girls Club in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Renovation of Foundation for Blind Children facility in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Construction of MLB & Angels All Star Complex at Pioneer Park in Anaheim, CA (includes Miracle League baseball/softball field)
  • Renovation of Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Major League Baseball
  • Construction of Youth Softball Field with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
  • Renovation of Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club in San Francisco with Major League Baseball
  • Renovation of Phoenix Children's Hospital Family Living Center
  • Renovation of Detroit, Michigan Boys & Girls Club with Major League Baseball
  • Renovation of Westbank Boys & Girls Club in New Orleans, LA with MLB.com
  • Renovation of Shadyside Boys & Girls Club in Pittsburgh, PA with Major League Baseball
• Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana, Board of Directors
• Orange County Business Council
  • Board Member (2011-present)
  • Co-Chair of Legal Affairs Committee (2012-present)
• Orange County United Way Real Estate Mixer, Steering Committee
• Fiesta Bowl Committee, Life Member
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Cystic Fibrosis Celebrity Golf Tournament, Co-Chair (2009)
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, AZ's Finest Couples (2006)
• ChildHelp USA, Arizona Board of Directors (2003-2005)
• Valley Partnership, Community Project Committee, Co-Chair (2003)

Bar Admissions

• California
• Arizona

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of California
• Supreme Court of Arizona
• United States District Court, District of Arizona