Movers & Shakers

Jeffrey H. Newman, a member of this newsletter's Board of Editors, has published a book entitled “Hear with Your Heart: Mastering the Art and Skill of Listening.” Contact him for further information at [email protected].

Best Lawyers in America' has named Willcox & Savage lawyer Robert L. Dewey as the “Norfolk Real Estate Lawyer of the Year” for 2010. Mr. Dewey's commercial real estate practice focuses on retail and office leasing and development. He is also Managing Partner of the firm.

Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP welcomes Robert Gonella as a partner to the firm's Real Estate Practice. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Gonella joins the firm from Target Corporation, where he was a senior corporate counsel in the areas of real estate and general business.

Dominic J. Balascio has joined Bayard P.A., a Meritas' member law firm based in Wilmington, DE. Having served since 2005 as in-house counsel to several prominent area real estate developers, Mr. Balascio has been instrumental in the development of many major construction and real estate projects throughout Delaware.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC announced that William R. Sylvester and C. Bradley Cherry have joined the firm's Birmingham, AL, office as the newest additions to Baker Donelson's real estate practice group. Mr. Sylvester and Mr. Cherry were both previously with Walston Wells & Birchall, LLP. Mr. Sylvester joins the firm as shareholder. His practice focuses on commercial real estate development and business and tax planning for real estate. Mr. Cherry, who joins as an associate, manages a diverse commercial real estate portfolio practice. His experience includes guiding clients through multifamily and golf course development transactions, acquisitions of manufacturing sites in the Southeast, as well as providing banking and financial counsel for clients.

Best Lawyers in America' has named 12 attorneys from McDonough Holland & Allen PC to its 2010 distinguished list. In the area of Real Estate, all based in the firm's Sacramento, CA, office are: Shareholders Patricia D. Elliott and Jeffry R. Jones, and David J. Spottiswood, Of Counsel.

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP (GRSD) announced that 32 of its attorneys have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers. In Commercial Litigation, the firm has six lawyers recognized. In addition, the firm has three attorneys in New Jersey listed in Alternative Dispute Resolution, as well as four in Land Use & Zoning Law. The firm's attorneys noted in the area of Real Estate Law are: Robert S. Greenbaum, Arthur M. Greenbaum, Wendell A. Smith, Martin E. Dollinger, Dean A. Gaver, Robert C. Schachter, Douglas K. Wolfson, Thomas J. Denitzio, Jr., Robert S. Goldsmith, Kenneth T. Bills and Meryl A.G. Gonchar.

Paul L. Baccari joins Murtha Cullina LLP as a Partner residing in the firm's Boston office. Mr. Baccari will be part of the Real Estate Department and Retail & Hospitality practice group.

Samuel P. Gussis and Samuel A. Lichtenfeld have joined the real estate practice group at Baker & Daniels LLP. Gussis becomes a partner and Lichtenfeld serves as counsel resident in the law firm's downtown Chicago office. Both lawyers focus their practice on real estate finance and development. Gussis and Lichtenfeld have represented lenders across the U.S. in all aspects of commercial mortgage transactions.

Jeffrey H. Newman, a member of this newsletter's Board of Editors, has published a book entitled “Hear with Your Heart: Mastering the Art and Skill of Listening.” Contact him for further information at [email protected].

Best Lawyers in America' has named Willcox & Savage lawyer Robert L. Dewey as the “Norfolk Real Estate Lawyer of the Year” for 2010. Mr. Dewey's commercial real estate practice focuses on retail and office leasing and development. He is also Managing Partner of the firm.

Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP welcomes Robert Gonella as a partner to the firm's Real Estate Practice. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Gonella joins the firm from Target Corporation, where he was a senior corporate counsel in the areas of real estate and general business.

Dominic J. Balascio has joined Bayard P.A., a Meritas' member law firm based in Wilmington, DE. Having served since 2005 as in-house counsel to several prominent area real estate developers, Mr. Balascio has been instrumental in the development of many major construction and real estate projects throughout Delaware.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC announced that William R. Sylvester and C. Bradley Cherry have joined the firm's Birmingham, AL, office as the newest additions to Baker Donelson's real estate practice group. Mr. Sylvester and Mr. Cherry were both previously with Walston Wells & Birchall, LLP. Mr. Sylvester joins the firm as shareholder. His practice focuses on commercial real estate development and business and tax planning for real estate. Mr. Cherry, who joins as an associate, manages a diverse commercial real estate portfolio practice. His experience includes guiding clients through multifamily and golf course development transactions, acquisitions of manufacturing sites in the Southeast, as well as providing banking and financial counsel for clients.

Best Lawyers in America' has named 12 attorneys from McDonough Holland & Allen PC to its 2010 distinguished list. In the area of Real Estate, all based in the firm's Sacramento, CA, office are: Shareholders Patricia D. Elliott and Jeffry R. Jones, and David J. Spottiswood, Of Counsel.

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP (GRSD) announced that 32 of its attorneys have been named to the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers. In Commercial Litigation, the firm has six lawyers recognized. In addition, the firm has three attorneys in New Jersey listed in Alternative Dispute Resolution, as well as four in Land Use & Zoning Law. The firm's attorneys noted in the area of Real Estate Law are: Robert S. Greenbaum, Arthur M. Greenbaum, Wendell A. Smith, Martin E. Dollinger, Dean A. Gaver, Robert C. Schachter, Douglas K. Wolfson, Thomas J. Denitzio, Jr., Robert S. Goldsmith, Kenneth T. Bills and Meryl A.G. Gonchar.

Paul L. Baccari joins Murtha Cullina LLP as a Partner residing in the firm's Boston office. Mr. Baccari will be part of the Real Estate Department and Retail & Hospitality practice group.

Samuel P. Gussis and Samuel A. Lichtenfeld have joined the real estate practice group at Baker & Daniels LLP. Gussis becomes a partner and Lichtenfeld serves as counsel resident in the law firm's downtown Chicago office. Both lawyers focus their practice on real estate finance and development. Gussis and Lichtenfeld have represented lenders across the U.S. in all aspects of commercial mortgage transactions.