Biography

Jay's practice primarily consists of real estate leasing, real estate financing, and real estate acquisitions and sales. Outside of the office his passion for real estate becomes a hands-on practice - buying and rehabbing older homes. He enjoys the palpable rewards of real estate.

Jay was a political science major in college, and always had an interest in history and government. After obtaining a law degree and an MBA from Duquesne University, Jay practiced at a large firm in Chicago for four years. He joined Metz Lewis in 2010.

Beyond his work, Jay's life revolves around his wife, Maureen, and young son Colton. The best day of his life was the day his son was born.

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Representative Matters

REAL ESTATE FINANCE

• Represented lender in $17,000,000 refinancing of multi-tenant industrial warehouse
• Represented agent lender in $54,200,000 syndicated construction loan for mixed-use apartment building
• Represented lender in $42,000,000 construction loan for condominium project secured by ground lease mortgage
• Represented lender in $21,000,000 acquisition and development loan to seven entity TIC borrower for industrial park
• Represented developer in $4,000,000 construction loan for condominium project

ACQUISITIONS AND SALES OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

• Represented financial institution seller in disposition of 40 unit mixed-use apartment building
• Represented developer in acquisition of 74 improved vacant residential lots in planned housing development
• Represented regional floor and carpet retailer in purchases and sales of warehouse facilities
• Represented regional parking garage operator in purchases and sales of parking garage structures

REAL ESTATE LEASING

• Represented national insurance company in negotiating leases for satellite offices and regional headquarters

COMMERCIAL LOAN WORKOUTS

• Represented lender in $67,000,000 Forbearance Agreement with national home builder involving seven projects
• Represented lender in $7,000,000 Deed in lieu of Foreclosure Agreement of retail strip mall
• Represented lender in restructuring $5,000,000 loan secured by three apartment complexes
• Represented lender in $2,000,000 short sale of apartment building
• Represented lender in $6,000,000 Deed in lieu of Foreclosure Agreement of partially completed residential subdivision

Professional Affiliations

• NAIOP, Pittsburgh Chapter

Background

• 2010 Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe LLC
• 2008 Dykema Gossett, PLLC
• 2006 Schwartz Cooper Chartered