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Overview
SARAH'S PRACTICAL INSIGHT AND DEEP EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE, AND LEASING PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ALLOW HER TO DELIVER EFFICIENT, COST EFFECTIVE RESULTS FOR HER CLIENTS.
Sarah is a diligent partner on every aspect of her client’s real estate projects. Her responsive and collaborative approach supports smooth transactions from concept to closing.
Sarah is co-chair of the Real Estate & Land Use group.
Experience
Representative Experience
- Representing a national industrial developer in parcel assemblage and development matters for a multi-phase $100 Million + industrial project located in Illinois, including negotiation of purchase agreements, end-user lease, construction loan documents, joint venture and municipal development agreements.
- Facilitating a Twin Cities suburban residential and retail mixed-use development ] by securing municipal entitlements and permits, managing environmental issues, negotiating municipal redevelopment agreement, advising client regarding vertical subdivision and title registration matters, and preparing project easement and operating agreements.
- Representing a multi-family owner/operator in the acquisition of a $300 Million+, 20 propertyportfolio
- Developing and implementing a stream-lined, fixed fee transaction process facilitating the disposition of more than 250 retail properties across the United States.
- Successfully securing more than $500 Million in mortgage financing across 12 closings for a Chicago area multi-family and mixed use project owner/operator.
Industries & Practices
Project Development & Finance
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- Development & Infrastructure
- Mortgage Banking
- Project Development & Finance
- Real Estate & Land Use
Accolades
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 2021-2025
- Named a Top Lawyer in Real Estate Law by Minnesota Monthly, 2024
- Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Just Deeds Team), 2021
- Dorsey & Whitney – Scales of Justice Team Award (Rebuilding Our Community Webinar Series), 2021
- MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2020-2023
- Contributed more than 50 Challenge pro bono hours, 2020
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2014 – 2020
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota, 2015-2021
- Minnesota Lawyer, Up & Coming Attorney, 2014
