David J. Alexander

Associate, Chicago
Phone: 312.245.7500
dalexander@masudafunai.com

David Alexander advises clients in regard to complex real estate transactions including the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing of shopping centers, office and industrial buildings and residences throughout the Midwest. As an experienced real estate attorney, Mr. Alexander reviews, drafts and negotiates all manner of retail, office, industrial and residential real estate agreements, including, but not limited to, purchase and sale agreements, leases and financing documentation.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Alexander practiced as in-house counsel for a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that owns and manages community retail centers in the Midwest. In this role, he advised the REIT in the purchase, sale and financing of community retail centers and office buildings throughout the Midwest. Additionally, he counseled a subsidiary property management company concerning everyday operational issues of the properties owned by the REIT, including negotiating, drafting and reviewing easement agreements, operating agreements and leases.

Representative Matters


  • Represented a real estate investment trust in the acquisition of a 140,000+ square foot, grocery anchored shopping center in Illinois.

  • Represented a real estate investment trust in the acquisition of a 100,000+ square foot, international bookstore anchored shopping center in Illinois.

  • Represented a real estate investment trust in the disposition of a 20+ tenant shopping center located in Illinois.

  • Represented a partnership in the acquisition and financing of a 60,000+ square foot community shopping center in Wisconsin for offering to persons participating in a Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange.

Practice Areas

Education

  • IIT-Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2005
  • Eastern Illinois University, B.A., 2002

Admissions

  • Illinois

Professional Activities

  • American Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association