Justin Starling advises clients on complex commercial real estate and financial transactions, including representing a number of regional and national publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs). Justin has closed more than $13 billion in financings and $2.9 billion in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development and redevelopment projects. His experience includes real estate transactions that involve multiple sources of capital, including equity, debt, government grants, economic incentives, and federal tax credits. Justin has been a key player in several transformative redevelopment projects in Memphis, including Overton Square, Crosstown Concourse, and Central Station. More recently, Justin’s practice has expanded to include assisting clients in investing in the cannabis industry through sale/leaseback transactions and private offerings.
Justin T. Starling
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Memphis
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Justin T. Starling
Member
Memphis
jstarling@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/starling-justin-t/
Memberships
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Memphis
University Neighborhoods Development Corporation — Board Member (2017-2020)
Promise Development Corporation — Board Chairman (2020); Board Member (2018-2020)
Justin Starling advises clients on complex commercial real estate and financial transactions, including representing a number of regional and national publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs). Justin has closed more than $13 billion in financings and $2.9 billion in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development and redevelopment projects. His experience includes real estate transactions that involve multiple sources of capital, including equity, debt, government grants, economic incentives, and federal tax credits. Justin has been a key player in several transformative redevelopment projects in Memphis, including Overton Square, Crosstown Concourse, and Central Station. More recently, Justin’s practice has expanded to include assisting clients in investing in the cannabis industry through sale/leaseback transactions and private offerings.
Memberships
Urban Land Institute (ULI) Memphis
University Neighborhoods Development Corporation — Board Member (2017-2020)
Promise Development Corporation — Board Chairman (2020); Board Member (2018-2020)
Representative Experience
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We represented a family office in connection with the formation of a joint venture in connection with the acquisition of...
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We represented Kemmons Wilson Hospitality Partners in its acquisition of the Montage Kapalua Bay Resort in Lahaina, Hawaii. The property...
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We represented Whitestone REIT in connection with the amendment and restatement of its $515,000,000 syndicated unsecured credit facility ($715,000,000 accordion...
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We represented Oak Court Partners, LLC in connection with their formation and capitalization, as well as facilitating the acquisition of...
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We represented RVC USA, L.P. in connection with the acquisition, through its affiliated joint venture with MHC Acquisition Campgrounds, LLC...
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We represented a real estate investment and development company in connection with the sale of Ridgeway Terrace Apartments in Memphis,...
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We represented a real estate investment and development company in connection with the acquisition of the Oak Grove Inn independent...
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Over the past two years, Bass, Berry & Sims pro bono attorneys have worked with PURE Academy, a nonprofit, private...
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Representation of Williams Sausage Company, a producer of fresh and fully cooked sausage, bacon, and sandwiches for retail and food service customers, in its sale to Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Representation of CenterWell, the nation’s largest provider of home health services and subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), in its acquisition of Trilogy Home Healthcare, the largest home health company in Florida and portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries.
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Publications
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May 7, 2025 | Firm Publication
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Richard Spore and Justin Starling Explore Use of CPACE Financing for Commercial Real Estate ProjectsApril 19, 2024 | Commercial Property Executive
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October 13, 2022 | Law360
Past Events
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April 4, 2017 | Memphis, Tennessee
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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November 5, 2019 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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May 7, 2025 | Firm Publication
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Richard Spore and Justin Starling Explore Use of CPACE Financing for Commercial Real Estate ProjectsApril 19, 2024 | Commercial Property Executive
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October 13, 2022 | Law360
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August 30, 2022 | Firm Publication
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February 16, 2022 | Firm Publication
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October 11, 2021 | Cannabis Industry Journal
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July 28, 2021 | Cannabis Business Executive
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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November 5, 2019 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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November 9, 2018 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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January 23, 2018 | Personnel Announcement
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November 7, 2017
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July 6, 2017
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November 8, 2016
Accolades
The Best Lawyers in America© — Real Estate Law (2024-2025)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2016-2019)
Mississippi Law Journal — Articles Editor
University of Mississippi School of Law — Outstanding Student Award
American Institute of Certified Planners — Outstanding Student Award
Accolades
The Best Lawyers in America© — Real Estate Law (2024-2025)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2016-2019)
Mississippi Law Journal — Articles Editor
University of Mississippi School of Law — Outstanding Student Award
American Institute of Certified Planners — Outstanding Student Award
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University of Mississippi School of Law - J.D., 2008
summa cum laude
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University of Memphis - M.C.R.P., 2004
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Rhodes College - B.A., 2002
cum laude
Education
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University of Mississippi School of Law - J.D., 2008
summa cum laude
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University of Memphis - M.C.R.P., 2004
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Rhodes College - B.A., 2002
cum laude
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Tennessee, 2009
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Mississippi, 2009
Admissions
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Tennessee, 2009
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Mississippi, 2009