Nationally Recognized Real Estate Lawyer Joins Morris, Manning & Martin in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA  – Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, one of Atlanta’s leading law firms and an AmLaw 200 firm, is pleased to announce that Homer Lee Walker (top right photo)  will join the firm as a partner in its Real Estate and Real Estate Capital Markets practices.

Walker is joining the firm from Alston & Bird. His practice focuses on the development and operational aspects of commercial and residential projects, including complex mixed-use projects, as well as formation and capitalization of joint venture platforms and investment funds.

“Morris, Manning & Martin has a leading real estate practice with national and international reach. Lee recognized that we provide him with a premier platform from which to service his clients,” offered Louise M. Wells, (top left photo)  Morris, Manning & Martin’s Managing Partner, adding,

“We are thrilled Lee is joining us. There’s a lot of energy flowing through our halls these days.”

“Real estate is one of our core practices. We took advantage of 2009 to refine our focus and message. Today, our efforts have substantially strengthened and broadened the reach of our practice,” said John G. (Sonny) Morris, (lower right photo)  one of the firm’s founding partners, providing, “Adding someone of Lee’s quality is concrete evidence of that.”

“Morris, Manning & Martin is a firm with a national and international Real Estate and Real Estate Capital Markets practice staffed by seasoned lawyers that understand the business of real estate and the related capital markets,” offered Walker.

“Additionally, the firm’s nationally-recognized Tax, Environmental, Bankruptcy and Litigation practices provide the broad spectrum of legal services necessary to support my clients’ needs. It also helps that the firm’s lawyers believe that the practice of law can be, and should be, fun. I’m looking forward to quickly becoming a contributing member of the firm.”


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