James M. Edwards is a Partner in Balch & Bingham's Montgomery office and directs the real estate and finance, lending and leasing practices in that office. His practice includes the regular representation of private companies in the following areas:

• Commercial Development – representing private users in the acquisition, construction, leasing, financing and development of retail, office and other real estate developments.
• Commercial Lending – representing lenders in real estate development and construction lending.

In addition, he represents numerous small business in various aspects including formation of legal entities, negotiation of joint venture and partnership agreements and negotiation of commercial contracts. Jim also represents Sellers and Purchasers in the acquisition and disposition of developed and undeveloped properties.

Representative Experience

• Formation, purchase, leasing, financing and development of:

  The Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, Alabama;

  The Shoppes at EastChase, Montgomery, Alabama;

  EastChase Plaza, Montgomery, Alabama;

  Carriage Crossing, Collierville, Tennessee;

  Mall of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana;

  Wiregrass Commons, Dothan, Alabama;

  Sterling Center and Lakeview Center, Montgomery, Alabama;

  Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, Alabama

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Trinity Presbyterian School, President, Board of Trustees
• Montgomery Area Non-Traditional Equestrians, Director
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2001- Present 
• Listed in Super Lawyers, 2008 & 2009 
• Listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate
• Martindale Hubbell, AV Rating
• Jimmy Hitchcock Association, Director/Officer
• Adjunct Professor, Jones Law School in Montgomery teaching Real Estate Transactions
• Alabama Center for Real Estate Advisory Council University of Alabama

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