Monday, July 28, 2014

Hartman Simons Adds Veteran Attorneys James Budd in Atlanta, GA and John H. Lewis in Raleigh, NC


James Budd
ATLANTA, GA (July 28, 2014) – Hartman Simons & Wood (Hartman Simons), the nation’s leading commercial real estate law firm, has hired veteran attorneys James Budd and John H. Lewis. Each will serve as a senior counsel with the firm.

Budd, most recently with the Atlanta office of Stites & Harbison, has more than a decade of experience representing clients across the nation in commercial real estate and finance matters.

 He represents both lenders and borrowers in financings on office, retail, multifamily, industrial and mixed-use projects. Budd also represents developers in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of real estate.

Lewis, who joins Hartman Simons from The Law Offices of John H. Lewis PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina, has practiced commercial real estate law for more than 30 years and has represented clients in a wide range of matters — acquisitions, dispositions, developments and financings — involving virtually all property types.

His career has focused in large part on the representation of national and regional retailers and developers.

 Budd will work in Hartman Simons’ Atlanta office, while Lewis is based in Raleigh.

John H. Lewis
“James and John bring exceptional skill and experience to the wide-ranging commercial real estate expertise at Hartman Simons,” said Gil Y. Burstiner, managing partner of the firm.

“Commercial real estate has weathered the recession-induced doldrums, and activity within the industry is coming back in a big way.

"We are enjoying an extremely busy year, and James and John will help us to continue to provide our growing client base with excellent representation.”

 Budd is a graduate of the Emory University School of Law. Lewis received his law degree from the University of Florida.







For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Stephen Ursery
The Wilbert Group
404.549.7150 – office
404.405.2354 – cell

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