Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet have agreed to merge on April 1, 2023. Together we will be Maynard Nexsen.

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Tom's Profile

Tom is a Shareholder and serves as Chair of Maynard's Real Estate Practice Group. In addition, Tom has been a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors for a number of years.

Tom’s extensive experience covers all aspects of representing buyers, sellers, developers, investors, landlords, and tenants in all types of commercial real estate matters, including acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and economic incentive matters. His clients include, among others, developers, investors and owners of retail shopping centers, office assets, multifamily properties and industrial properties located throughout the United States; various manufacturing and tech companies that have recently opened new facilities within the State of Alabama; local developers focused on urban renewal and redevelopment of existing facilities; and several large institutional investment funds focused in the retail, multifamily, office, and hospitality sectors.

In addition, Tom represents lenders and borrowers in secured and unsecured transactions and multi-state transactions. Additionally, he represents several clients from various industry sectors with respect to equipment lease financing. Many of the Firm's clients, including public and privately-held entities, seek Tom's guidance and counsel in connection with their various financing matters.

Tom has been widely recognized for his skills and accomplishments as an attorney, including a top-tier Band 1 ranking in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a Leading Practitioner in Real Estate. He is also included in The Best Lawyers in America© and Super Lawyers. Tom earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, and he holds a B.S. from Duke University.

"He is excellent…good at creative structures. I think he is one of the best. "

"He's practical and client-centric."

"He has expert knowledge."

“Tom is an integral part of our outside legal team. He and his team are terrific.”

Tom's Accolades

  • Chambers USA, Leading Practitioner in Real Estate (2006 - present)
  • The Best Lawyers in America© for Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law (2007-present)
  • Mid-South Super Lawyers for Real Estate (2016-present)
  • B-Metro, Selected as a Top Attorney (2020)
  • Birmingham Magazine's "Top Attorneys" in Real Estate (2017)
  • Alabama Super Lawyers for Real Estate and Banking (2008-2015)
  • Birmingham Magazine's "Top Commercial Real Estate Lawyer" (2011)
  • Birmingham Business Journal's "Best of Bar" for Real Estate (2005)
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent Rating

Tom's Affiliations and Civic Involvement

Affiliations
  • American Bar Association, Real Property and Business Law Sections
  • Alabama State Bar Association
  • Birmingham Bar Association
  • Alabama Center for Real Estate, University of Alabama, Leadership Council Member

Admissions

State Bar: Alabama

Education
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Law
    • (1991, J.D., Journal of International Business Law, Associate Editor and Senior Editor)
  • Duke University
    • (1988, B.S., cum laude; Phi Eta Sigma)


Thursday, June 2, 2022

FORTY-THREE MAYNARD ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN CHAMBERS USA GUIDE 2022

Maynard is pleased to announce that forty-three attorneys and twelve areas of practice are recognized by Chambers and Partners in its Chambers USA Guide 2022, the world’s leading provider of law firm research and analytics. Maynard is ranked as a leading firm in the following areas of practice: Alabama Banking...

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Maynard Receives High Marks from Chambers and Partners in 2021

Maynard & Gale (Maynard) is pleased to announce that thirteen areas of practice and 47 lawyers received high rankings in the 2021 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Chambers High Net Worth: the World's Leading Private Wealth Advisors.* Maynard is ranked as a leading firm in...

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Friday, May 1, 2020

MAYNARD DISTINGUISHED IN 2020 CHAMBERS USA GUIDE

Maynard & Gale (Maynard) is pleased to announce that 41 of its attorneys and 11 areas of practice received high marks in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, the industry’s well respected legal rankings publication. Since 2007, Maynard has consistently earned recognition from Chambers USA...

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