The firm is recognized as one of the premier real estate law firms in Arkansas and the broader mid-South region. Our real estate practice leaders bring decades of experience representing institutional developers, publicly traded companies, private equity sponsors, national retailers, lenders, and high-net-worth individuals in all aspects of real estate law.

We advise on every phase of the real estate life cycle, including the acquisition, disposition, financing, development, leasing, and operation of commercial, industrial, residential, and mixed-use properties. Our attorneys are trusted to lead complex, multimillion-dollar transactions involving shopping centers, urban redevelopment projects, distribution hubs, office campuses, hospitality developments, and timberland portfolios. We are known for solving complex title and entitlement challenges, addressing regulatory and environmental hurdles, and delivering practical, business-driven solutions that advance our clients’ strategic objectives.

Our team routinely structures and negotiates sophisticated financing arrangements, including construction loans, permanent loans, securitized and syndicated lending facilities, interest rate swaps, convertible mortgages, and tax-deferred exchanges. We frequently advise on real estate components of private equity transactions, fund formations, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), and we understand the institutional dynamics that drive deal execution.

The firm is especially active in real estate projects that utilize federal and state tax credit incentives, including Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). We guide developers, lenders, and syndicators through all phases of these projects, from site acquisition and entity structuring to construction financing, syndication, and long-term compliance. We also represent clients in distressed asset acquisitions and loan workouts, including both out-of-court restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.

In Arkansas, our real estate attorneys are leaders not only in the legal profession but also in shaping real estate policy. We serve as outside counsel to the Arkansas REALTORS® Association and maintain close working relationships with local and state officials. Our firm maintains the largest law firm membership in Arkansas in ICSC and Tim Grooms is a former chapter officer and a regular speaker on commercial real estate trends and legal developments.

Whether leading large-scale development projects, structuring multistate portfolios, or navigating complex land use and regulatory approvals, our team delivers responsive, high-level counsel grounded in decades of experience and a deep understanding of the real estate industry.