Profile

Paul VanWagenen has a broad transactional practice, with a focus on real estate transactions and development, financing, workouts and leasing.

Mr. VanWagenen represents a number of developers on sustainable or "green" development projects and was the first attorney in South Carolina to earn the credential of LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional from the Green Building Certification Institute. This accreditation is awarded to professionals demonstrating a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System.

Experience Highlights

Real Estate

• Commercial and Residential Development – advising developers on commercial and residential projects, including drafting homeowners association documents, declaration of covenants and restrictions and condominium master deeds
• Sustainable Development Projects – advising developers of condominium, planned community and mixed-use developments seeking LEED and other third party certifications
• Purchase Agreements – drafting and negotiating purchase agreements and related documents on behalf of buyers and sellers for raw and developed real property, including apartment complexes and hospitals
• Condominium Projects - Advising developers in the formation of horizontal property regimes, including drafting master deeds and by-laws, and advising on property association operational issues

Renewable Energy Projects

• Solar, Wind – advising developers on corporate, finance, real estate and regulatory issues; drafting ground lease and easement agreements

Financing

• Distressed Loans – advising lenders and borrowers in restructuring of distressed loans, including forbearance, modification and deed in lieu of foreclosure and other settlements
• Construction, Development, Permanent and Non-Recourse Lending – drafting and negotiating finance and security documents
• Purchase and Sale of Distressed Loans

Leasing 

• Representing landlords and tenants on leases and subleases for office, retail, and industrial properties

News

• Parker Poe Names Nine New Partners
  January 1, 2009
• Parker Poe Attorney First to be LEED Accredited in South Carolina
  July 2, 2008
• Charleston Lifestyle Lures Young Lawyers from Big Cities
  Charleston Regional Business Journal
  May 14, 2007

Memberships

• Charleston Trident Home Builders Association
  Member
• Charleston Green Committee
  Member, Building Subcommittee