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G. Lee Cory, Jr.

Partner
+1.704.331.7549
Fax +1..704.353.3249

Mr. Cory focuses his practice on real estate acquisition, development, and disposition. He has extensive experience in negotiating and preparing a wide variety of office, retail, and industrial leases.

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

Achievements

  • Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2007-2012
  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law, 2007-2012
  • Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine, Real Estate Law, 2006, 2011

Professional/Civic Activities

  • International Council of Shopping Centers (Planning Committee for Charlotte Idea Exchange, 2005-2010, including Chair of Planning Committee, 2007)
  • Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Corporate Partners Campaign (2009-2012)
  • Myers Park Baptist Church (Youth Basketball Coach, 2008-2012)
  • National MS Society Dinner of Champions Event (Steering Committee, 2008)
  • Myers Park Trinity Little League (Youth Baseball Coach, 2004-2006)

Speaking Engagements

  • “Flexibility and Financial Security: Retail Leasing in 2009 and Beyond,” Retail Law Strategist - Volume 9, Issue 7, September 2009
  • Mecklenburg County Bar, Real Property Section, “Negotiating Insurance Provisions of Loan Agreements and Leases,” CLE presentation, April 2002
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Real Property Section Annual Meeting, Course Planner for CLE Program, 2001
  • Represented large national financial institution on nationwide basis relative to disposition of owned real property acquired by foreclosure.
  • Represented developers in development and leasing of 750,000+ square foot retail shopping centers in Raleigh, NC and Tulsa, OK.
  • Represented REIT in mall leasing, outparcel ground leases and outparcel sales at various mall projects throughout the United States.
  • Represented client regarding real estate aspects of a $42 million acquisition of existing residential home building operation in Charlotte, NC.
  • Represented developer in leasing of 500,000 square foot mixed use (retail/office/residential/theater) project in Asheville, NC.
  • Represented retailer in acquisition of a 25-acre site for development as a 320,000 square foot retail facility in Charlotte, NC.
  • Represented mini-storage and marine developer and operator on site acquisition, development and financing for portfolio of properties in Southeastern United States and Texas.