Michael E. Fowler, Jr.

• Over 16 years experience in residential real estate having closed over $2 billion in loans (conventional, VA, FHA, etc.).
• Representation of numerous developers and builders in all aspects of a wide range of development projects including contract negotiation, zoning, property acquisition, development and construction financing, establishment of covenants and associations, and the ultimate sale of homes to end buyers.
• Certified Small Business Administration (SBA) attorney.

Specific Representative Transactions:

• Representation of developer client in every stage of the acquisition, financing, and development of 7 standalone Verizon Wireless stores and 3 Chick-fil-A restaurants, each spread over 6 southeastern states.
• As in-house counsel for Hull Storey Gibson Companies, assisted in all aspects of the acquisition of 4 enclosed shopping malls, oversaw the negotiation and drafting of lease agreements with over 1,500 tenants, and assisted in the management/leasing of 40+ grocery anchored shopping centers.
• Representation of multiple lenders in 4 separate apartment developments ranging in values from $8,000,000 to $26,000,000.
• Representation of local lender in $13,000,000 hotel financing and construction transaction.
• Representation of lender in $18,000,000 hospital expansion, as well as subsequent refinancing of same.
• Representation of multiple individual clients in conservation easements saving each an average of $2,000,000+ in personal income tax.
• Representation of hospital client in the financing of 15 separate HUD funded grants for the acquisition and construction of assisted living apartment complexes.