James W. Theobald
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James W. Theobald is a developer's lawyer. He has assisted some of the nation's largest developers and retailers in making their projects a reality for over two decades with Hirschler Fleischer. From contract negotiations through rezoning, licensing and permitting, entity structuring, financing and leasing, Jim brings creative, aggressive advocacy to bear in finding a way to make a deal work. His ability to forge a consensus among groups of disparate interests has earned him a reputation as one of the area's best land use attorneys.
Representative experience includes the following:
- Negotiated and documented the acquisition, sale and financing of the historic Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia in a $37,000,000 transaction involving a New York syndicator, Manufacturer's Hanover Bank and Prudential Bache Securities.
- Represented one of the nation's largest discount appliance chains in acquiring sites throughout the country. Also structured sale/lease back transactions, including those with foreign investors, and other financing related to the acquisition and development of store locations.
- Participated in the assembly, contract negotiations, rezoning, acquisition and financing for numerous mixed-use developments for HHHunt Corporation. Also participated in the preparation of the Association/Golf membership documents.
- Has represented Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and other national retailers in the acquisition, rezoning and approval process in various portions of Virginia.
- Represents Ukrop's Super Markets, Inc. as real estate counsel for the acquisition, zoning and leasing of store sites.
- Has provided representation with regard to the formation of planned communities, including condominium documentation.
Jim is a Shareholder, Chairman of the Firm, immediate past President of the Firm, and former head of the Commercial Real Estate Section. He received his B.A. degree from the College of William & Mary in 1974, and his J.D. from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1977. Prior to joining Hirschler Fleischer, he was an attorney at the national headquarters and Richmond branch of Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation. He is admitted to practice in both Virginia and Ohio and is a member of the American, Virginia and Richmond Bar Associations.
Jim is the author of numerous articles and frequently lectures to national and regional audiences on land use and commercial leasing topics. He is a fellow in the prestigious American College of Real Estate Lawyers and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America since 1993. Jim was recently admitted to the Virginia Commonwealth University Real Estate Circle of Excellence. Additionally, Jim has been recognized as one of Virginia's Legal Elite by Virginia Business magazine. Routinely included in a variety of "Best Of" lists, he is proudly involved with a host of civic and charitable endeavors throughout the Richmond metropolitan area. Jim also has served as an officer and on the Board of Directors of Richmond Goodwill Industries, the YMCA, the Home Building Association of Richmond, the Richmond District Council of the Urban Land Institute and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Jim was named to Virginia Business Magazine's 2007 List
of "Legal Elite."
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