Attorney

Anthony J. DiFlavis, Jr., Esq.

**** **** ***** *** **** West

Chester, PA 19380

(c) 610-***-**** (o) 610-***-**** / *********@*****.***

Summary:

Commercial Transaction Attorney with experience in high volume corporate legal departments with strong organizational, business, operations, and legal acumen. Keen ability to evaluate, interpret, and advise on legal, business, and practical risks for enterprises comprised of a broad range of business operations. I consider myself an experienced negotiator known for crafting creative and cost effective solutions to achieve company objectives.

Education:

Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law, Juris Doctor

Villanova University, Bachelor of Arts, Major: Political Science; Minor: General Business

Professional Experience:

Private Practice West Chester, PA 2008-Present

Commercial Transaction Attorney

Provide advice and counseling to retail and landlord clients on legal and regulatory issues pertaining to the development and structuring of commercial real estate and corporate transactions, including acquisitions, sales and lending transactions for hotel, retail and office development. Respond to regulatory agency enforcement actions, and conduct investigations in response to audit findings and complaints. Serve as the contact with regulatory agencies, and resolve regulatory related issues concerning real estate transactions. Advise on general corporate matters, provide legal expertise/support for commercial transactions and oversee outside counsels in corporate and commercial transactions. Review and monitor legislation and policies and procedures, and compliance by client. Conduct due diligence for property and closed sophisticated real estate transactions, including, overseeing the negotiation and drafting of all ancillary real estate and construction documents including subleases, lease amendments and modifications, subordination agreements (SNDA), estoppel certificates, architectural agreements, construction contracts and consulting agreements.

•Morris James LLP, Wilmington, DE- Assisted legal team with reviews of sensitive documents in advance of M&A transaction involving a Fortune 500 company.

•Bank of America, Wilmington, DE - Negotiated and closed over 135 residential short sales estimated for large regional commercial lender with an estimated market value exceeding $

8.5 million dollars

Stoltz Management Bala Cynwyd, PA 2003 – 2008

Vice President – Leasing

Negotiated all commercial real estate transactions from inception to closing for Anchor/Big box, specialty and restaurant leasing, shopping center redevelopment and expansion, creative lease terminations and modifications for 3 super regional malls and shopping centers containing over 2.8 million SF. Extensive knowledge and experience in assisting Lease Administration, including, overseeing the negotiation and drafting of all ancillary real estate and construction documents including subleases, lease amendments and modifications, subordination agreements, estoppel certificates, architectural agreements, construction contracts and consulting agreements.

•Exceeded the property’s financial pro-forma rent for new stores and renewals by over 15%.

•Negotiated and obtained municipal and anchor tenant approvals for an 80,000 sq ft expansion from 4 department stores for McKinley Mall expansion and redevelopment.

•Successfully negotiated over 135,000 SF of new leases for McKinley Mall that directly increased the appraised value from $49 million to $89 million and concurrently increased mall sales from $330 SF to $390 SF.

Private Practice West Chester, PA 2000-2003

Attorney

Represented developers, landlords, tenants, and landowners in the structuring and closing of a variety of commercial real estate and corporate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and development transactions in the areas of big box retail, retail leasing, hotel, resort, and retail and office development.

•Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust – Supervise, manage and directed team of three attorneys for National REIT project involving systematic verification of over 960 retail leases required by lender involving the acquisition of six super regional malls in the Philadelphia and Boston Metro area.

The Blue Wolf Companies, Inc. Wyndmoor, PA 1998 – 2000

Real Estate Manager

Reviewed, drafted and negotiated a variety of real estate and corporate documents for national and regional upscale specialty retailers, including without limitation, Chico’s FAS, Smith & Hawken, This End-Up Furniture and Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream. Managed outside counsel, lease negotiation, lease renegotiations, drafting interpretation and maintenance of leases and related documentation. Responsible for supervising and managing all litigation matters, including managing outside counsel, formulating litigation strategies, preparing litigation documents and negotiating settlements.

•Renegotiated 15 rent reductions for This End-Up Furniture saving the company over $500,000.

Fashion Bug, Inc. Bensalem, PA 1997 – 1998

Real Estate Manager

Managed the leasing activities for the 467 store portfolio located in New England, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.

•Member of the acquisition team and conducted property due diligence which successfully acquired locations from three competitors; Catherine Stores (700 stores), Petrie Corporation (36 stores) & Gateway Apparel (7 stores).

•Renegotiated over 100 Fashion Bug lease renewals with a rent saving of over $1 million.

Montgomery Group Affiliates Plymouth Meeting, PA 1996 – 1997

Contract Attorney Position

Successfully negotiated and completed the transactional documentation for the disposition of surplus CoreStates bank properties by sale, sublease and lease buy-out for Meridian Bank.

•Negotiated disposition of 10 bank properties with a net savings to CoreStates Bank of over $2 million.

Rent-A-Center, Inc. Wilmington, DE 1991 – 1995

Development Manager/Attorney

Negotiated and directed all leasing matters for new, relocated and renewals for store locations in 13 states in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region of United States. Develop and managed the entry into the New York Metro market after company acquired the franchisee for this market. Negotiated and managed Construction contracts for new, relocated and remodeled stores. Sites included free standing pads, strip centers and urban locations. Responsible for overseeing the Lease Administration Department, including, overseeing the negotiation and drafting of all ancillary real estate and construction documents including subleases, lease amendments and modifications, subordination agreements, estoppel certificates, architectural agreements, construction contracts and consulting agreements.

•Reduced capital expenditures for new and relocated stores by obtaining over $450,000 in tenant allowances from landlords.

Relevant Skills:

Microsoft Office 2010, Co-Star, LoopNet

Professional Licenses

Licensed Attorney – Pennsylvania

Professional Associations

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member

Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware Idea Exchange Program Planning Committee, Member Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

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