Ron Gart- Consummate Legal Professional (#70)

Bio Ron Gart, Partner, Real Estate Law, Seyfarth Commercial real estate transactions have become increasingly complex and fast-paced—so much so that counsel must be simultaneously proactive and reactive to the business and legal concerns that arise. Ron and his team understand the priorities of clients in connection with these transactions, and address those priorities quickly, thoroughly, and to the satisfaction of his clients. Having practiced for more than 40 years representing owners, operators, lenders, tenants, developers, and investors, Ron has gained the perspectives of most of the parties to a transaction. He uses those perspectives to the advantage of his clients in order to achieve the clients’ goals and objectives. Clients appreciate that Ron understands their business, and his advice on how to achieve those objectives efficiently and successfully. Ron has represented clients in real estate development, finance, lending, asset management, asset purchase and sales, commercial leasing, mixed-use development, and planned communities, including condominium ownership. As counsel to commercial banks, thrift institutions, and the former Resolution Trust Corporation, Ron has represented lenders in loan originations, including construction and term loans, mezzanine and conduit financings, and loan workouts, restructurings, and foreclosures, some of which have involved complex litigation and bankruptcy issues. Projects for which his clients have made secured loans include student housing, hotels, multifamily, mixed-use, office, and retail developments; several projects have involved unsubordinated ground leases. Ron seeks collegiality in his interactions with clients and adverse parties, including counsel, with the expectation that this approach will result in a more efficient execution of these complex transactions. Ron enjoys being part of a collaborative and cohesive firm, with attorneys and staff who work together to provide value. The team members he has worked with over the years have enthusiastically provided assistance, a quality he has come to expect from Seyfarth colleagues. Education JD, The George Washington University School of LawCum laudeBA, The George Washington UniversityDegree with distinctionPhi Beta Kappa Show Notes Head of Real Estate Group in DC and Leadership Team of entire firm around the country (7:30)125 lawyers with real estate practices in the country (8:00) Origins & Education Grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY and adjacent Arlington, NY where his Dad was a salesman in a jewelry store (9:00)Walked to everything (IBM & Vassar College)Moved to Montgomery County, MD in 1968 and attended Kennedy HS in Silver Spring, MD (10:30)Baseball coach at Kennedy H.S. referred him to George Washington University (12:10)Attended George Washington University (12:30)Wanted to be a lawyer as early as 4th grade (sent away for a Highlights magazine pamphlet about law) (13:40)Studied Political Science and Speech- wanted to be a litigator eventuallyAlso attended George Washington Law School (15:50)Lived nearby while in both undergraduate and law schoolMarried in law school and decided to stay in the DC areaWhile in law school he was a paralegal for a small law firm in real estate...