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Karen M. Nelson

Partner
+1.704.331.7524
Fax +1..704.353.3224

Ms. Nelson is a partner in the firm's Charlotte office. Her practice is focused on commercial real estate, with an emphasis on real estate finance, acquisition and disposition.  She regularly represents financial institutions in connection with workout of non-performing credit facilities, restructuring, foreclosure and enforcement of creditor’s rights in connection with distressed real estate assets.  She has had significant experience in construction lending, mezzanine financing and defeasance transactions.  She has also represented borrowers in mortgage loan transactions.  Ms. Nelson has substantial experience involving acquisitions, dispositions, sale/leaseback transactions and development.

Ms. Nelson 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.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Ms. Nelson was an associate in the real estate and finance group of a large Chicago-based law firm. 

  • Represented lender clients in connection with all aspects of distressed real estate transactions, including workouts, restructures and foreclosure.
  • Represented lender and borrower clients in all aspects of construction and commercial financing transactions.   
  • Represented significant real estate investment firms in connection with a variety of mezzanine financing transactions in several states including California, Arizona, Florida and Illinois.   
  • Represented a broad range of clients in complex acquisition and disposition transactions for vacant land, hotel, golf courses, and commercial and industrial properties, including the acquisition, disposition and contribution of portfolios of real estate assets for both national and international clients.