RALEIGH, N.C. (August 5, 2019) – Penn Clarke has been named partner at the commercial real estate law firm, Longleaf Law Partners, which he joined in 2018 after practicing at a large international law firm. Clarke routinely advises clients in transactions involving the acquisition, financing, development and sale of multi-family (traditional and student housing), retail, office, warehouse and mixed-use matters. A substantial portion of his practice focuses on representing landlords and tenants in preparing and […]
Keep Your Properties From Becoming Obsolete
Even when the commercial real estate market is hot, wise investors keep an eye on local and global market shifts, vacancy rates in their communities, and other dynamics that impact the value and marketability of their existing properties. For example, retail space is particularly susceptible to obsolesce, as evidenced by the traditional enclosed shopping malls of the past. Across the country, malls are sitting vacant as consumers show preference for open-air and mixed-use retail spaces, […]
Lawyers Recognized as NC Legal Elite
Big congratulations to our colleagues at Longleaf Law Partners for being recognized by Business North Carolina among the state’s Legal Elite. These top attorneys are chosen by their peers, with this award serving as a model for other awards and lists. The North Carolina Legal Elite is the only award that gives every active lawyer in the state the opportunity to participate. Ben Worley was awarded in the Litigation category, and Jamie McCaskill, David Miller and […]
Morris Russell rebrands to become Longleaf Law Partners
The law firm of Morris, Russell, Eagle & Worley, PLLC, announces its rebranding to become Longleaf Law Partners. The new brand reflects the firm’s expertise in legal services for commercial real estate transactions and its mindset toward client service. “Our firm has evolved over the past decade, and we wanted our brand to reflect who we are today,” said managing partner James McCaskill. “We have top-tier attorneys who chose to leave large, multi-specialty firms to […]