Charles J. Kelley, Jr.

An Associate of Maynard Nexsen’s Real Estate Practice Group, Charlie represents buyers, sellers, developers, landlords, and tenants throughout the United States to assist them with their real estate investments and related needs. The clients Charlie serves span many industries, with a particular focus on representing businesses operating in the corporate, medical, retail, and industrial sectors. He regularly advises clients concerning their real estate business objectives, whether they entail day-to-day consulting and management issues or high-stakes investments. Charlie also serves as the Co-Chair of the Firm’s Corporate Real Estate Team.

Charlie concentrates a substantial portion of his practice on handling leasing negotiations and transactions, including ground leasing, for multiple clients. He also regularly works with clients who are evaluating or actively pursuing strategic acquisitions, assisting with all matters from purchase agreement negotiations to closing to ensure successful results.

Charlie received his J.D., cum laude, from The University of Alabama School of Law where he served as Senior Editor of Alabama Law Review and was a member of the Campbell Moot Court Board. He holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from Rhodes College and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Charlie previously served as the President of the ALS Association – Alabama Chapter, Junior Board.

Community & Professional

• ALS Association – Alabama Chapter, Junior Board, Former President
• Alabama State Bar
• Birmingham Bar Association

• Representation of Regions Bank in its leasing, disposition, and acquisition of real estate across the Southeast and Midwest
• Representation of MainStreet Family Care in its real estate acquisition and property development projects across the Southeast
• Representation of Stoic Equity Partners fund in its leasing and acquisition of industrial properties across the Southeast
• Represented a real estate investment fund in its acquisition and disposition of real estate across the Southeast and Midwest

Recognition

• Listed in Best Lawyers, "Ones to Watch" for Real Estate Law (2023-Present)
• Birmingham Business Journal NextGenBHM: Real Estate