Jim Dillon

Practice Areas

Experienced real estate strategist and negotiator Jim Dillon advises companies on a broad range of real estate matters, including developments, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing and workouts of distressed properties.

On the development end, Jim advises companies on transforming a bare piece of ground into tangible facilities—a process he finds very satisfying. His ability to orchestrate many moving parts, anticipate potential problems, and take action to mitigate these issues enables construction projects to progress smoothly and successfully.

Jim negotiates complex leases for both landlords and tenants from many geographic regions and many industries, including retail, office, manufacturing, healthcare, communications, technology and hospitality. He efficiently handles all aspects and phases of these agreements, including the letter-of-intent stage, where his strategic guidance resolves issues early on and enables negotiations to proceed within an agreed-upon framework.

Jim’s congenial, straightforward approach and clear communication help smooth the path towards advantageous resolutions. One client put it this way: “Jim is excellent to work with. He provides good, solid and practical advice.”

When Business Today ranked Jim in the top 10 influential real estate attorneys in St. Louis, it noted that clients “appreciate his thoroughness, charismatic personality and brightness.”