Friday, May 15, 2009

Morris, Manning & Martin Adds Five Attorneys

Establishes Timberland Investments & Forest Products Practice and Expands Real Estate Fund Practice

ATLANTA, GA, May 15, 2009) – Partners C. Glenn Dunaway and Stephen B. Schrock, of counsel Chuck Connors, associates Karen Reschly and Rebecca Vandiver and senior paralegal Wenona Mills have joined Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP from Bryan Cave Powell Goldstein.

They will establish the new the Timberland Investments and Forest Products Practice, which consists of an integrated team of experienced lawyers from multiple disciplines, pulling primarily from the corporate and commercial real estate groups.

“The firm’s timber lawyers represent investors, owners and managers in timber transactions involving millions of acres of timberland throughout the U.S., South America, Europe and Africa,” said Managing Partner Robert Saudek (bottom left photo). “This type of expansion validates our belief that a smart growth strategy in a tight market is the right approach.”

With the additions, Morris, Manning & Martin expands its considerable practices in the areas of real estate capital markets, REIT representation, fund formation and management, domestic and international tax, corporate representation and commercial real estate.

Partner C. Glenn Dunaway will lead the firm’s core timberland corporate practice, while Stephen B. Schrock will lead the firm’s core timberland real estate practice.
Mr. Dunaway also has substantial experience with non-timber related real estate transactions, real estate fund formation and management as well as pension fund investments. Mr. Schrock has extensive experience in all facets of commercial real estate.

Media Contact: Terri Thornton, Thornton Communications (404) 932-4347
terri@territhornton.com

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