Gardner began his career just before the S&L crisis in the early 1990’s. He cut his teeth representing commercial banks and other lenders working out distressed real estate loans, conducting foreclosures and selling REO. During this period he also represented clients who were acquiring large portfolios of performing and non-performing loans from the RTC and the FDIC.

Since the early 90’s, Gardner has advised lenders, developers and investors in connection with the acquisition, development, and financing of commercial real estate projects across the nation. In addition to drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents and joint venture agreements, Gardner also has extensive experience drafting and negotiating easements, property management agreements, listing and brokerage agreements, development agreements, and retail and commercial leases. He has represented both landlords and tenants. He has also represented a national senior housing developer in connection with the acquisition, development, financing and management of CCRC properties.

Gardner learned early on that every deal needs a good quarterback and he particularly enjoys that role, effectively managing large and complex real estate transactions. For three decades, through attention to detail, sound legal advice, effective coordination and hard work, Gardner has helped his clients advance their most important transactions to closing.

When he is not closing deals, Gardner enjoys spending time with family, kayaking, fishing and swimming.

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