Mark Magilow, a member of the Firm since 1970, counsels clients in small business acquisitions and sales and all aspects of real estate transactions. Named to Best Lawyers in America in Real Estate, his small business representation includes private investment placement memoranda and transaction structuring, including regulated financial enterprises. His real estate practice encompasses land acquisition and options, planning and development, construction contracting and mechanics liens, commercial leasing and lease enforcement, ad valorem tax protests, zoning and municipal law, lending and finance, and the creation of partnerships and other ownership and financing entities.His background includes representation of foreign investors and structuring of international transactions.In addition, he has extensive experience representing troubled banks and thrifts in loan workouts, bankruptcy, foreclosures, bankruptcies, lender liability, litigation, government regulation, REO leasing and disposition, RTC/FDIC, conservatorships, and receiverships. He has assisted both master and special mortgage portfolio servicing entities, including REMIC-compliant administration of securitized mortgage pools. He has overseen teams engaged in due diligence and analysis of distressed loan portfolios for potential bidders/purchasers. Education J.D., Harvard Law School, 1968 B.A., magna cum laude, Princeton University, 1965 Bar Admissions Texas Publications & Presentations How FSLIC and FDIC Deal With Troubled Institutions, "Guidelines for Dealing With A Troubled or Defunct Financial Institution," Urban Land, September 1988 The New Financial Institutions Act "Selected Practical Commercial Implications of FIRREA" (paper published by Southern Methodist University School of Law Continuing Legal Education program) A Look at FIRREA to Date and an Overview of Strategies and Legal Issues Involving the RTC - "Practical Commercial Implications of FIRREA" - Houston, August 23, 1990; Dallas, August 24, 1990 - (paper published by Professional Education Systems, Inc., 1990, as part of FIRREA and Legal Issues Involving RTC) Frequent speaker at professional realtor and CPA programs Press Release Locke Liddell & Sapp Partners Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America 2008 9/24/2007 Locke Liddell & Sapp Partners Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America 2007 10/6/2006 Locke Liddell & Sapp Partners Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America 2006 6/29/2006 Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Assistant City Attorney, City of Dallas, 1968-70 Professional Affiliations Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, Texas College of Real Estate Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America - Real Estate Listed in Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine Recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as Texas Super Lawyer. |