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About Christopher
Biography
Seasoned counselor with over two decades of experience advising C-level executives on a wide range of business and legal matters. Also skilled in administration (built and led HR, IT, and legal functions), operations and risk management matters. Adept at finding novel, practical and pragmatic solutions, as well as implementing them. Helps companies avoid costly and time-consuming litigation and settle disputes. Critical thinker and servant-leader who knows how to earn stakeholders’ trust, motivate teams, and get jobs done on budget and schedule. Former General Counsel for companies that developed $1 billion of projects and managed 10 million square feet of commercial real estate.
Currently working on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leases and lease amendments for a select number of clients. Please call me if you have a matter to discuss.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
50%
34 years
Construction and Development
30%
29 years
Business
15%
34 years
Litigation
5%
29 years
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 7 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 36 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
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Posted by Kevin | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Partnership
Joint Venture Legal Counsel
Mr. Smith was able to sort though our joint venture agreement documents with our mentoring firm and identify those issues that really mattered. This resulted in a timely review to meet our short timeframe and significant cost savings while having the greatest impact in protecting our interests. Throu...
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"I highly recommend Christopher Smith. He is a first rate corporate attorney who understands the law and how things work. He is also a pleasure to work with."
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Experience
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Associate General Counsel, MAG Partners
2019 - 2022
Asssociate General Counsel, Weller Development Company, LLC
2018 - 2019
Partner, Zarren Law Group, LLC
2013 - 2016
Special Counsel, Saul Ewing
1999 - 2013
General Counsel, Manekin Construction LLC
1999 - 2013
General Counsel, Manekin, LLC
1997 - 1999
EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Community Partners
1994 - 1997
Vice President & General Counsel, Partners Management Company
1989 - 1994
Associate, Miles & Stockbridge, PC
Associations
2012 - 2017
NAIOP - Maryland ChapterMember Board of Directors
2011 - 2014
Construction Law Section of the Maryland State Bar AssociationFounding Member
Education
1989
Emory Universtiy
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
New York University
Real Estate Program Certificate
1983
Washington and Lee University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English