Charlotte, NC – Whytni Cline recently joined Parker Poe's office in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she will focus her practice on commercial real estate finance. She represents banks and other financial institutions in acquisition, construction, refinancing, and revolving loan transactions involving a range of property types and industries.
Whytni's work includes advising lenders on financing for construction projects, retail developments, multifamily housing, office buildings, industrial properties, hotels, and self-storage facilities. She has helped clients navigate complex financing structures, including syndicated transactions exceeding $100 million. She has represented lenders in transactions secured by real estate collateral in over 20 states.
"We are delighted for Whytni to join our team," partner Wanda Townsend said. "As clients continue relying on us to move their deals forward, Whytni adds depth and has the experience they need, including on large, sophisticated transactions. Clients will quickly see the value that she brings to our firm."
"I was attracted to Parker Poe because of the firm's culture and strong reputation, along with the caliber of talent in the practice group I am joining," Whytni said. "I am excited to serve clients within a platform that emphasizes building relationships and helping clients navigate complex transactions from start to finish."
Whytni also counsels financial institutions, creditors, and trustees on bankruptcy and creditors' rights, including representing lenders in loan workouts, forbearance agreements, loan amendments, and foreclosures. Her title at Parker Poe will be counsel, and she joins the firm from Burr & Forman.
Whytni earned her law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law, where she served as senior staff editor of the Kentucky Journal of Equine, Agriculture and Natural Resource Law and was the student representative on the Admissions Committee. Whytni received her bachelor's degree from Concord University, where she was captain of the volleyball team and president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
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