Teresa is the chair of the firm's Public Law Practice Group, chair of the firm's Civic Engagement and Community Relations, a member of the Real Estate Group, and has 25 years of legal experience. She is experienced in bond transactions, economic development incentives, and real estate development and financing. She has served as bond, underwriter’s, borrower’s as well as placement agent counsel. She has represented private sector for profit and non-profit entities and local, county and state governmental agencies, including municipalities, port authorities, higher education, commercial financing real estate matters, construction, and government relations.
Teresa counsels with respect to all real estate acquisitions, divestitures, leasing, financing and development. She has represented individuals, corporations, non-profits and governmental bodies with all aspects of real estate development including land assembly, planning, zoning, environmental and financing, including public-private partnerships. Teresa’s diverse real estate experience allows her to advise on all types of real estate transactions.
She also works with clients in developing and maintaining strong relationships with local and state officials, as well as community stakeholders, to advance clients' legal and legislative matters, particularly for non- profit, and real estate development clients.
Teresa represents small business owners on various legal matters including but not limited to contracts, employment matters, intellectual property matters, litigation, and construction matters.
Teresa is a graduate of the University of Alabama and Cleveland State University College of Law.
Education
Admissions – Court
Admissions – State
