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Blair, a partner in Carmody & Torrance’s Business Services Group, has experience in issues relating to the acquisition, managing, leasing, financing and sale of real estate. He has represented lenders in all forms of secured and unsecured financing arrangements and has been involved in workouts, restructurings and bankruptcies. Russ has also represented utility companies in establishing cogeneration projects, public companies in various securities issues and most types of commercial transactions. Education M.A.L.S., Wesleyan University, 1999 J.D., with honors, University of Connecticut School of Law, 1971 B.S., University of Connecticut, 1968 Bar Admissions Connecticut, 1972 Court Admissions U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1974 Notable Experience Represented developer in build-to-suit 15 year lease to international bank with rights of renewal, right to purchase and rights of first refusal Represented developer in purchase of 18 acre site formerly used as a manufacturing site for residential, office and commercial use Represented state non-profit agency leasing a renovated building for its exclusive occupancy Professional Affiliations American Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association Waterbury Bar Association Community Involvement United Way of Greater Waterbury The Leavenworth Society Trustee of Starr Fellowship Fund, for the benefit of the University of Connecticut School of Law. | 