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Provided by Richard R Spore III
In more than 30 years of practice, Richard Spore has advised hundreds of real estate investors and other capitalists on how to best reach their business objectives through three primary areas: commercial real estate and lending, business and transaction planning, and business divorce. Richard has represented private investors, publicly traded REITs and institutional lenders in commercial real estate projects across the nation. Specifically, Richard has served as real estate counsel in high profile transactions in Memphis, Tennessee, including landmark buildings and projects such as Clark Tower, Central Station, Overton Square, Union Row, the International Paper headquarters buildings and Sears Crosstown.
Richard's practice includes:
- Real estate
- Business transaction planning
- Business divorce
Joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 1999; Richard currently serves as chair of the firm’s Real Estate & Debt Financing Practice Group; he previously served as the Managing Partner of the firm's Memphis office and is a former member of the firm's Executive Committee
Urban Land Institute (ULI), Memphis Chapter; Technical Assistance Panel, Chair (2018)
American, Tennessee and Memphis Bar Associations
Lambda Alpha International
MBA, Christian Brothers University (1992)
JD, University of Virginia School of Law (1987)
BA, The University of the South (1984) - summa cum laude
Real Estate (2008-2024)
Chambers USA
Memphis “Lawyer of the Year”: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2024, 2019); Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2024, 2021); Banking and Finance Law (2022)
Best Lawyers®
Banking and Finance Law; Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Project Finance Law; Real Estate Law (2006-2024)
The Best Lawyers in America©
Provided by Chambers
Richard Spore is well equipped to handle real estate mandates for investors and borrowers, often advising on sales and development projects. He has notable experience in dealing with a variety of property types, including residential, industrial and office buildings.
Provided by Chambers
"Richard is very high quality, accessible and helpful. He understands what the client is trying to do and how best to achieve those goals."
"Richard is always at the top of his game."
"Richard is very high quality, accessible and helpful. He understands what the client is trying to do and how best to achieve those goals."
"Richard is always at the top of his game."
