About

Firm Overview

Sheley, Hall & Williams was formed by Raymond Sheley and Laura Hall in October 2003. David Williams joined in 2010 after having been a partner at King & Spalding, where he practiced with Raymond and Laura. Since its founding, the firm has been a boutique commercial real estate practice specializing in the following areas:

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Development of office, industrial, hotel, multifamily, single family community, retail, and mixed-use retail projects

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Acquisition and disposition of existing office, industrial, multifamily, hotel, and mixed-use retail projects

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Private equity investments, including private equity fund formation joint venture agreements and programmatic joint ventures

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Financings, almost exclusively on the borrower side, including portfolio financings and subscription lines of credit

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Leasing of office, industrial, and retail space, primarily representing owners, along with corporate end users

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Negotiation of hotel management agreements

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General real estate legal services for corporate owners of real property, including asset management, leasing, and ownership

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Local counsel advice with respect to acquisition and financing transactions, including Georgia enforceability opinions

At Sheley, Hall & Williams, our legal professionals are highly experienced in all forms of real estate matters. We have the ability and capacity to handle large, complex real estate matters with the nimbleness and personal touch only available at a small boutique firm. For many of our clients, this combination has made us their go-to law firm for both routine and complex matters.