Management Real Estate

Paul E. Tapscott, Esq.

***** **** ***** ****, **** (Houston), Texas 77493

281-***-**** ****.*********@*****.***

SR. CORPORATE COUNSEL

Solutions-focused, MBA-credentialed attorney with a comprehensive background in commercial real estate transactions, EPC/construction matters, commercial/retail leasing, development, legal management, commercial transactions, contract management, mergers and acquisition law, commercial lending, litigation management, specializing in complex contract negotiations, commercial closings, compliance and outside counsel management. Expert in balancing legal and business needs to produce focused solutions that drive growth. Calm demeanor in the face of difficulties; expert in independently and cost-effectively managing multiple legal projects to ensure on-time completion in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Adept at quickly mastering new roles and responsibilities.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Contract Drafting & Negotiations • Construction Transactions • Commercial Leasing

• Outside-of-the-Box Problem Solving • Mergers & Acquisitions • Sharp Business Acumen

• Commercial Transactions • Commercial Lending • Operations Management

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Sr. Corporate Counsel for over twelve (12) years over four (4) different entities (construction-development, asset management, energy, manufacturing) with assets totaling $1.4 bil.

Oversaw the successful performance of legal and corporate affairs for 53 different investment entities owned by Medistar Corporation; including entity creation, records, resolutions and minutes.

Successfully managed 150 $5 mil. to $250 million development projects from inception to conclusion.

Proficiently handled the 125 commercial and retail leases over last eight (8) years.

Handled legal matters involving fifteen (15) different countries and eighteen (18) different states.

Managed eighteen (18) federal/state litigation matters at one time for Medistar Corp.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Orion Marine Group, Inc. – Houston, Texas (Jan. 2015-Feb. 2016)

Sr. Corporate Counsel

Responsible for the Atlantic and Carribean Divisions of a $500 mil. marine construction and development company handling all manner of commercial transactions and contract negotiations, complex real estate transactions, litigation matters, leasing issues and large project construction issues.

White Camp Energy, LLC - Houston, Texas (2012-2014)

Vice President & General Counsel

Solely responsible for all legal affairs for a $250 milion dollar energy development company developing a 100 megawatt solar project on 1000 acres; including leasing, commercial lending, asset acquisition, EPC Contracts, commercial transactions, matters with governmental authorities, HR matters, oil and gas matters, etc. Handle all day-to-day legal and corporate activities in support of organizational goals & objectives. Demonstrated sharp legal and business acumen in overseeing the legal department. Responsible for all outside counsel and claims.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. –Houston, Texas (Jan.-Oct. 2012)

Global Real Estate Contracts Manager (Contract Position)

Responsible for international & domestic contractual operations for a large energy services company handling commercial construction, purchase/sale of operational assets & land, commercial leasing, and governmental approval.

Handled 75 multi-million dollar commercial leases and many million dollar commercial closings.

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Medistar Corporation - Houston, Texas (2006-2011)

Vice President & General Counsel

Exhibited clear legal and business acumen in managing the legal department for a $750 million development company, with responsibility for handling complex real estate transactions. Managed support staff.

Responsibility for handling complex commercial transactions, large project contracts and supervising commercial assets and specialty facilities nationwide. Exhibited critical thinking and analytical skills in guiding commercial lending and finance, acquisition/sale, operations, and HR initiatives, with a focus on optimizing productivity and profitability. Handled intellectual property matters with patent and trademark issues.

Handled 100 $5 mil. to $250 mil. acquisition, sale matters.

Handled 85 $1 mil. to $25 mil. annual rental leases, both commercial and retail.

Directly managed all facets of 150 complex multistate commercial transactions each valued at $25-$150 million, involving asset transfer, land acquisition, merger, construction, financing, and sale.

Proactively tracked and oversaw the performance of outside litigation counsel and support staff for 18 legal matters across the United States, ensuring optimal use of resources while controlling costs.

Secured the sale/acquisition and closing of 25 developments and projects each valued at $25-$100 million.

Stewart Title Company - Houston, Texas (2005-2006)

Senior Counsel

Played a key role in managing all facets of the legal, underwriting, and corporate affairs of the Houston division of one of the largest insurance companies on matters involving title examination, disputes, and leases.

Texas General Land Office - Austin, Texas (2002-2004)

Senior Counsel

Strategically prioritized and oversaw various case matters to ensure on time, requirements-compliant completion while maintaining high quality legal standards. Examining legal state of titles.

Successfully managed diverse contracts and agreements, including the second largest transactional closing, which included 2,500 acres of prison land in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Byford, Malorzo and Tapscott, PLLC - Dallas, Texas (2001-2002)

Principal

Successfully built and steered legal teams to maximize performance in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment requiring superior strategic planning, organization, and leadership skills. Tracked and supervised Three NYSE and One AMEX developmental entities, as well as serving as de facto General Counsel of JNC Enterprises, Ltd.

Diligently reviewed and evaluated major projects included commercial acquisition/sale, leasing, EPC construction, financing, and residential project matters.

Mactronix, Inc. and JNC Enterprises, Ltd. - Richardson, Texas (1995-2001)

General Counsel

Led clients to optimize their operational and financial performance by strategically driving projects and steering initiatives to define and attain goals, measure results and build dynamic management and support teams. Oversaw the legal dept. for manufacturing and development entities that grew from $45 to $440 million in assets in six years.

Performed detailed transactional matters with investors from six different countries.

Successfully completed 150 multi-million dollar acquisitions, sales, and loans in six (6) years

Handled approx. 100 multi-million commercial financing, loan originations/renewals.

Juris Doctor - Baylor University, Waco, Texas, Am. Jur. Evidence Award, York & York Const. Law Award

Masters of Business Administration, Management - Baylor University, Waco, Texas, cum laude

Bachelor of Arts, Business Admin. - Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas, cum laude

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