Ann Kustoff

Specialties & Capabilities

• Standard Residential Closings

Languages Spoken

English

Sheley, Hall & Williams PC is a distinguished boutique real estate law firm established in October 2003 by Raymond Sheley and Laura Hall, with David Williams joining in 2010. The firm is renowned for its specialized expertise and high-quality representation in all facets of commercial real estate law. They are recognized by Chambers and Partners as a "Band 3" firm, boasting three ranked attorneys, which is more than any other boutique commercial real estate law firm in Georgia.

The firm's attorneys are skilled negotiators and "deal" lawyers, committed to understanding each client's business goals and providing astute legal and business counsel efficiently and cost-effectively. They serve as trusted advisors for a diverse client base, including national and regional real estate companies, institutional portfolio owners, private equity real estate funds, development companies, corporate owners, and opportunistic real estate investors across the United States, with a primary focus on the Sunbelt region.

Sheley, Hall & Williams PC offers comprehensive legal services across various commercial real estate practice areas. These include:

• Development: Covering office, industrial, hotel, multifamily, and mixed-use retail projects.
• Private Equity Investments: Including fund formation, joint venture agreements, and programmatic joint ventures.
• Leasing & Asset Management: Primarily representing owners, but also corporate end users for office, industrial, and retail space.
• Transactional Services: Handling acquisitions and dispositions of existing commercial projects.
• Finance: Almost exclusively representing borrowers in portfolio financings and subscription lines of credit.
• Local Counsel Advice: Providing guidance on acquisition and financing transactions, including Georgia enforceability opinions.

The firm prides itself on combining the expertise of highly experienced lawyers capable of handling large, complex real estate matters with the personal touch and nimbleness of a boutique firm, making them a "go-to" firm for both routine and intricate legal needs.