TOLEDO, OH – Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP has bolstered its Real Estate practice group with the addition of Senior Attorney Kevin Henry. Having established a well-earned reputation as a dealmaker, Kevin’s solution-oriented mindset has helped his clients close numerous deals, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable hurdles. He practices primarily in the areas of commercial real estate and corporate matters.
“We are honored that Kevin has elected to join our firm bringing with him experience and expertise that will greatly benefit our Real Estate and Transactional practice groups,” said Partner and Real Estate Practice Co-Administrator Reed Hauptman. “He is a great fit with our collegial and collaborative culture.”
“We are excited that Kevin has joined the firm and, specifically, the real estate practice group,” said Partner and Management Committee Member Sharon Fulop. “His experience in a wide breadth of real estate matters, along with his practical and efficient approach to client needs makes him a perfect fit for Shumaker.”
Kevin has developed a wide-ranging real estate practice, including acquisitions, leasing, finance, and development. He has particular expertise in the multifamily arena, where he often helps clients acquire developments with combinations of debt and syndicated equity. He also has established particular expertise in representing franchisees operating under a variety of national brands in leasing and corporate matters. In addition, he counsels commercial real estate brokers on commission disputes and preparation of effective listing agreements.
With a passion for childhood literacy and development, upon graduation from college, Kevin joined Teach For America, where he served as a second grade teacher on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Northwestern New Mexico. He continues to follow this passion by serving as pro bono counsel for nonprofits focused on helping youth in underserved communities.
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