Senior Counsel

James M. Dewey

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Practice Areas
  • Commercial Development & Leasing

James Dewey is known by his clients as a principled, hardworking and thoughtful problem solver, and a trusted advisor who treats each client and case with the personalized attention it deserves. As a previous director of real estate for a national grocery retailer, he offers a unique perspective and firsthand knowledge of the legal and business aspects of real estate transactions. His tenure has also granted him a deep understanding of the complexities of commercial real estate ownership and development.

Representative Experience

  • Negotiated more than 70 grocery anchor leases in markets throughout the U.S.
  • Represented landlords and developments in leasing of retail and mixed-use projects in the Southeast
  • Represented a national restaurant franchisee in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of store locations in multiple states
  • Represented both landlords and national operators in leasing of office and industrial space

Education

  • University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D. with High Honors, 2002
  • Wake Forest University, B.A. in Economics and History, magna cum laude, 1995

Industry Engagement

  • Speaker and Panelist, ICSC
  • Member, ICSC
  • Member, State Bar of North Carolina

Fun Stuff

James and his wife Rebecca stay busy raising their four school-aged children. James also enjoys playing golf and practicing guitar.

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