Jim Wilson
I am a Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Real Property Law Specialist representing homebuilders, lenders, developers, landlords and renewable energy companies in acquisitions, development, leasing and financing across the Upper Midwest and nationally. I focus on understanding each client's business so we can structure deals that move quickly and hold up over time.
Education
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
(now Mitchell Hamline School of Law)
University of Wisconsin Madison, B.S.
Representative Experience
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Represents a publicly traded national homebuilder in all stages of its acquisition and development of property in Midwest markets.
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Represents national and state banks in commercial loan transactions.
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Represents a developer in purchasing and financing senior housing developments, including joint venture agreements.
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Represents a developer in joint development agreements, leasing activities and project sales for solar projects across the country.
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Represented a national sporting goods retailer in the acquisition, development and leasing of stores across the nation, including preparation of complex shopping center operating agreements.
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Represented a publicly traded restaurant chain in its nationwide expansion campaign, including lease, SNDA and operating agreement negotiations for shopping centers across the country.
Recognitions
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MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist
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Minnesota Rising Stars list, published by Super Lawyers
Professional & Civic Activities
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Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA)
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International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
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Minnesota State Bar Association
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Hennepin County Bar Association
Practice Areas
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Commercial Real Estate
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Land Assemblage and Due Diligence
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Purchases and Sales
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Commercial Real Estate Lending
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Residential Land Development
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Renewable Energy and Community Solar