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Deborah J. Eichner

Partner
+1.214.939.5405
Fax +1.214.939.5849

Ms. Eichner has developed a broad-based real estate practice including public/private real estate developments, leasing, lot sale contracts, non-profit associations for the ownership and maintenance of common facilities, acquisition and disposition of developed and undeveloped properties, sale/leaseback and other real estate financing structures.  Before joining K&L Gates, Ms. Eichner was an entrepreneur engaged in retail and publishing activities. In addition, she was licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in 1983.

Ms. Eichner is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP), a distinction she earned through the Green Building Certification Institute. As a LEED-AP, she has demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles, as well as the LEED Rating System

Areas of Emphasis

  • Real estate development
  • Acquisitions

Professional/Civic Activities

  • Pro bono services for low income individuals (primarily consumer and family law)
  • General legal advice for The Stewpot (services for the homeless)
  • General real estate representation in the development of the American Airlines Center and the adjacent Victory development project, with a focus on land selection and suitability analysis, public and private financing, negotiation of city rights and obligations, arena and related infrastructure contracting and construction and operation of ancillary private development

  • Representation in the acquisition and development of numerous planned mixed-use communities

  • Representation of an international retailer in multiple sale/leaseback and financing transactions involving hundreds of retail locations across the United States

  • National real estate and financing representation in the acquisition and disposition of hotel properties

  • National real estate representation of a leading dairy processor and distributor during a decade of rapid geographic expansion