Garth K. Dunklin

• Represented multiple clients in structuring joint ventures, successfully rezoning and developing several retail and mixed use developments ranging from 10 acres to over 200 acres in various locations throughout North Carolina.
• Represented client in negotiation of agreements with major oil company, due diligence, title and survey matters, financing and closing of 50 site convenience store transaction.
• Represented client in negotiation of agreements with major oil company, due diligence, title and survey matters, financing and closing of 22 site convenience store transaction.
• Represented client in syndicated loan transaction regarding a 42 site multi-state refinance transaction.
• Represented client in 55 site multi-state equipment sale and triple net lease transaction.
• Regularly represents clients in acquisition (including agreement negotiation, financing and closing of transaction) and disposition of income producing properties (both single site and multiple site/multi-state transactions), including retail, industrial, office and medical office facilities.
• Regularly represents clients in acquisition (including agreement negotiation, financing and closing of transaction) and disposition of owner occupied and user facilities (both single site and multiple site/multi-state transactions), including retail, industrial, office and medical office facilities.
• Regularly represents both landlord and tenant clients in lease negotiations ranging from anchor leases to small office and shop space, for retail, industrial, office and medical office facilities.
• Regularly advises real estate brokerage and development companies on licensing, risk management and policy considerations.
• Regularly represents real estate licensees in protecting their licenses in Real Estate Commission disciplinary matters.

• Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Belk College of Business, Masters of Science in Real Estate Program;
• Co-author annually of commercial version of North Carolina Real Estate Commission Mandatory Update Class (2003 – present);
• Authored the Commercial Real Estate chapter of the Real Estate Commission’s North Carolina Real Estate Manual;
• Teaches continuing education classes for various commercial real estate and Bar organizations and presents frequently to real estate related groups (e.g., North Carolina CCIM Chapter, REALTORS® Commercial Alliance; North Carolina Association of REALTORS®; North Carolina Chapter of the Appraisal Institute; and various local REALTOR® commercial organizations).

• Billie J. Mercer Award for Excellence in Real Estate Education (given by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission) (2011)
• North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association Educator of the Year (2011)
• Named to The Legal News – Top 3% of Attorneys in the Nation (2009)
• Chairman’s Award- REALTORS® Commercial Alliance – North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (2003)
• President’s Award – Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® (2003)
• Business Properties Magazine – named Charlotte’s Top Commercial Real Estate Attorney (1998)
• Affiliate of the Year Award – Charlotte Region Commercial Board of REALTORS® (1994)

Bass Dunklin attorneys work to tailor appropriate and measured representation to each client matter, understanding that the outcome and objective are the client’s primary concern. Sometimes a complex situation can be resolved with a simple solution. Commercial real estate clients, be they landlord, tenant, buyer, seller, investor, user or broker can rely on Bass Dunklin attorneys to assist in all phases and types of work related to commercial real estate. With real estate attorneys licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, we are able to provide service to clients relative to property located in any of those states.

Our core practice areas include Commercial Real Estate, Business/Corporate Transactions, Employment Law, Estate Planning and Civil Litigation. However, you will find tha each member of our team has a broad legal and business background beyond their core practice areas. We use that legal and business experience to try to see the big picture for our clients. With that insight, we always remember that we work for our clients and strive to provide the best solutions for them.