Introduction
Kathleen Jones is a senior real estate paralegal with more than 35 years of experience, focusing her practice on commercial real estate transactions, primarily engaging in matters relating to real estate development and financing. She regularly represents commercial lenders, investment banks, life insurers and other institutional investors and developers in construction, bridge and permanent financing for commercial, manufacturing, industrial, retail, office and mixed-use projects. Her practice also involves real estate acquisitions of commercial, retail, industrial and hotel properties and multi-family and commercial development projects.
My focus
Real estate finance
I represent commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions in complex structured real estate finance transactions, handling all types of loan originations, including mortgage loans for securitization, mezzanine loans, bridge loans, construction loans and credit facilities.
Real Estate Development
I represent developers on the purchase, sale, development, leasing and operation of commercial real estate properties, including shopping centers, office buildings, multi-family residential properties, mixed-use condominium projects, hotels and industrial properties.
Process management
In my practice I manage extensive closing preparation to ensure all transactions close smoothly. This work includes procuring and reviewing due diligence, reviewing title and survey, preparing and procuring title curatives, drafting and organizing documents including UCC financing statements, preparing and managing all signature pages and then closing.
Looking ahead
I anticipate increased activity in the senior housing and multi-family markets. I am also starting to see a digital transformation in the banking industry.
Education
University of Rochester, Eastman School of Music, M.A.
Roberts Wesleyan College, B.A.
Professional activities
- Paralegal Association of Rochester, Member
- Notary Public
Professionals in the Practice Area
View AllChristopher R. Froeb
Partner / Practice Group Leader, Real Estate & Affordable Housing- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1137
- cfroeb@nixonpeabody.com
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Colette A. Dafoe
Partner / Industry Strategy Partner, Office Managing Partner, Washington, DC- Washington DC
- Office:+1 202.585.8393
- cdafoe@nixonpeabody.com
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Ian T. O'Banion
Partner / AIA / LEED®AP- San Francisco
- Office:+1 415.984.8313
- iobanion@nixonpeabody.com
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