Maynard Cooper & Gale is pleased to announce Shareholder Mel McElroy was selected by the Birmingham Business Journal as one of Birmingham’s “Top 40 Under 40” for 2016. This award, which recognizes talented up-and-comers on the Birmingham business scene, is one of the most coveted distinctions for young professionals in Birmingham.

Mel is the Co-chair of the Firm’s Real Estate practice. He represents developers, sponsors, and investors in the acquisition, financing, development, and disposition of real property, including mixed-use projects, shopping centers, office buildings, multifamily residential properties, undeveloped land, industrial sites, and other commercial properties. Mel has touched a significant number of projects in the Birmingham area, including the massive new Lane Parke development in Mountain Brook. Additionally, he serves in a leadership role for REV Birmingham helping bring Zyp Bike Share and Urban Food Projects to Birmingham.