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Ernie L. Cochran II

Of Counsel

Charleston

+1.843.579.5630

Fax +1.843.628.4823

Primary Practice

Real Estate Investment, Development, and Finance

Secondary Practices

Education

J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 2004
B.S., North Carolina State University, 2001, (summa cum laude)

Admissions

Bar of Georgia
Bar of South Carolina

Ernie Cochran focuses his practice in the areas of real estate development, corporate counseling and structuring, and executing mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He has represented commercial developers, landlords, and tenants in various real estate projects, including the acquisition, development, and leasing of mixed-use developments, resort properties, and office complexes. He has also represented companies in a wide variety of corporate transactions.

Professional Background

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cochran worked for firms in Atlanta and Charleston.

Professional/Civic Activities

Leadership Charleston, Class of 2012
Charleston County Bar Association
Urban Land Institute, Member

Structuring and documenting resort communities and other real estate developments, including purchase and sale agreements, covenants and easements, joint venture agreements, development agreements, hotel agreements, and golf agreements
General commercial real estate matters, including drafting and negotiating leases for commercial properties
Stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions, mergers, and other similar transactions
General corporate and securities matters, including contract negotiation and the formation and capitalization of corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships
Advising lenders and borrowers in connection with the financing of real estate projects and working capital needs and drafting and negotiating related documents
Recently completed sale of a note of one of the largest master planned resort communities in North and South Carolina
Represents clients in acquiring, developing, and leasing of new and existing shopping centers
Negotiated joint ventures and strategic alliances including joint venture agreements between developers and equity providers