USA Guide 2026 : North Carolina
Ranked Individual
Provided by Longleaf Law Partners
Longleaf Law Partners is a North Carolina-based boutique law firm that concentrates on various types of sophisticated and complex commercial real estate transactions. The practice offers comprehensive legal solutions to meet the commercial real estate challenges of developers, property owners, borrowers, lenders, property managers, and contractors.
Our attorneys draw on decades of practical experience and strong industry relationships to provide thoughtful and principled commercial real estate legal services. At the same time, we practice client-centered problem-solving, exploring new ways to put deals together and making efficient use of technology and resources. We maintain a lean operational and organizational infrastructure to deliver the highest quality legal services.
Penn Clarke
Kyle Conway
Kim Hunsucker
Max Isaacson
James McCaskill
David Miller
Holly Mills
Cindy Oliver
Brinson Taylor
Jenna Webb
Lucy Womble
Carlton Younger
Penn Clarke
Kim Hunsucker
James McCaskill
David Miller
Holly Mills
Carl Younger
Developers
Borrowers
Investors
Financial Institutions
Private Equity Funds
Pension Funds
Lenders
Landlords
Tenants
Multifamily
Student Housing
Senior Living
Build-to-Rent (BTR)
Single-Family Rental (SFR)
Retail
Office
Industrial
Resort/Hotel
Manufactured Housing
Mixed-Use Projects
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Longleaf Law Partners focuses on real estate development and investment strategies for commercial and residential projects, including retail centers, mixed-use developments and industrial sites. The team handles negotiations, deal structuring and financing.
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Longleaf Law Partners represented The Preiss Company in assembling and acquiring a 14-parcel Raleigh student housing development, negotiating the purchase, joint venture and management agreements.
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Longleaf’s strengths include their responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to balance legal risk with real-world business needs.
They provide fantastic service to their clients by matching the pace of their work with the urgency of the project.
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L. Penn Clarke advises clients on complex real estate transactions, with a focus on the development, purchase and sale of multifamily properties.
Penn is incredibly knowledgeable and efficient working with lenders, equity groups, and buyers.
Penn is deal-focused and responsive; he is a great attorney for commercial transactions.
His responsiveness, depth of knowledge and ability to work seamlessly with partners and lenders set him apart.
Real Estate
Provided by Longleaf Law Partners
L. Penn Clarke
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Practice area: Real Estate
Location: Raleigh
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