Real Estate Attorney Jeremy Poryes Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney Jeremy Poryes has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Of Counsel in the Real Estate group in Phoenix, the law firm announced today.

Jeremy focuses on complex real estate acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing transactions. His practice includes representing REITs and other real estate investors in the acquisition and disposition of retail properties (everything from single-site transactions to large property portfolios) advising buyers and sellers of significant tracts of vacant and semi-developed land, and drafting and negotiating master declarations, reciprocal easement agreements, and other development and infrastructure arrangements. He also has extensive experience representing landlords and tenants in office, industrial, and retail leasing and subleasing matters, with an emphasis on ground lease transactions for new tenants in existing and developing retail shopping centers.

In addition to his real estate work, Jeremy brings substantial finance and banking transactional experience. He represents lenders and borrowers in documenting and closing bridge loans, construction loans, revolving lines of credit and other commercial financing transactions for residential, retail, office, industrial and mixed-use developments.

Jeremy received his J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and his B.A. from the University of California, Davis.

“The Phoenix market continues to lead the country in real estate and development activity,” said Scott Jenkins, Dorsey’s Phoenix office head. “Jeremy’s background across real estate, finance, and banking transactions strengthens our platform and reflects our continued investment in building a premier, business-focused real estate practice in Phoenix. We are excited to welcome him to the firm.”

“I’m excited to join Dorsey’s Real Estate team in Phoenix,” said Jeremy Poryes. “The firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial culture aligns well with my practice, and I look forward to contributing my real estate and finance experience to support our clients’ most important transactions.”

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