D Mark Sheets

As past chair of the firm’s Real Estate & Debt Finance Practice Group for more than nine years, Mark Sheets brings over 30 years of experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial real estate transactions. As a well-rounded “dirt lawyer,” Mark has established a broad background in commercial real estate, with substantial experience in virtually all aspects of acquisition, disposition, financing, sale-leaseback, development, leasing and ground leasing of commercial properties across a broad spectrum of industries. Mark’s client base extends to commercial real estate developers, owners and users, including private companies, public companies, REITS, individuals and real estate joint ventures and partnerships, in connection with properties not only in Tennessee, but throughout the country.

Mark enjoys a national real estate practice, with specific areas of emphasis including:

- Retail development

- Sale-leaseback

- Multifamily housing development

- Healthcare real estate

- Office & industrial real estate

- Distressed assets

Joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 1990. Former chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.

Nashville Bar Association

International Council of Shopping Centers

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)

National Multifamily Housing Council

American Health Law Association

JD, University of Kentucky College of Law (1990)

BS, Centre College (1987)

Real Estate (2005-2026)

Chambers USA

Real Estate Law (2007-2026)

The Best Lawyers in America©

Nashville Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2026)

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