Cole Schotz Continues Expansion Efforts in Baltimore

BALTIMORE (June 21, 2010) - June 21, 2010 – The law firm of Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Leonard, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Chase to the firm’s Real Estate practice as special counsel. Mr. Chase is joining the firm after 10 years at DLA Piper, and will reside in the Cole Schotz Baltimore office.

“Todd is a welcome addition to our firm’s Baltimore office,” said Richard W. Abramson, chairman of the Cole Schotz Real Estate Department. “His depth of experience underscores our commitment to expanding our real estate service offerings to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.”

Mr. Chase practices in the areas of real estate development and commercial real estate, including acquisition, disposition, development, leasing and financing. He represents lenders in construction and permanent financing. He has worked with commercial developers in all stages of development from acquisition, negotiation of easements and other property related agreements, to leasing, construction, and permanent financing. Mr. Chase earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Maryland.

“Expansion of our presence in Baltimore is the next move in our firm’s strategic growth plan,” added Irving E. Walker, managing shareholder of the firm’s Baltimore office. “We are looking to broaden the range of services offered in Maryland through the recruitment of highly regarded lateral partners who are seeking an opportunity to be part of a dynamic firm. We have maintained a close-knit and collegial culture, but employ resources normally seen at large firms, which allows us to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Having Todd join us is a very important step towards achieving our plan.”

Cole Schotz serves clients throughout the U.S. with offices in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland and Texas. The firm represents closely held businesses and individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1928, the firm has grown to 120 attorneys who work in eight primary areas of practice: Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring; Litigation; Real Estate; Tax, Trusts & Estates; Corporate, Finance & Business Transactions; Employment; Environmental; and Construction Services.

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