John A. Stemmler

Member (retired)

Memphis

(901) 543-5908

jstemmler@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/stemmler-john-a/

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John Stemmler represents entrepreneurs in acquiring, disposing of and financing investments in hotels, multi-family communities, office buildings, single-family developments, retail shopping centers, warehouse and multipurpose real estate projects and a variety of other operating businesses. In 2012 and 2013, John completed the purchase of ten apartment communities valued at nearly $655 million, dispositions valued at nearly $490 million and financings of nearly $3 billion. John also counsels clients on commercial transactions and real estate investments as well as a range of corporate and securities matters.

Practicing with the belief that his clients’ problems are his problems, John works as a trusted advisor, helping business owners, real estate investors and entrepreneurs realize, promote and nurture their significant business investments.

Corporate Finance – Representing borrowers in multi-property, multi-state hotel and multifamily financings; assisting in negotiations of unsecured revolving and term loans, and license and franchise agreements with national hotel franchisors and licensors.
Mergers & Acquisitions – Advising clients, including REITs, in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, commercial and residential real estate development, and commercial lending; counseling clients in connection with their start-up and privately-held companies and business investments and mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of various businesses.
Real Estate – With an emphasis in the hospitality and multifamily industries, counseling various limited partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations in connection with the acquisition, construction and sale of hotel and multifamily properties, including the representation of such entities in negotiations of credit facilities with national financial institutions and lenders; negotiating leases for commercial office space and representing commercial and residential real estate developers in development transactions and negotiations with institutional lenders.

In his more than 40 year career, John has earned top honors for his work in real estate and commercial law, including by Chambers USA. In a recent edition of Chambers USA, researchers noted John “boasts an impressive track record in a range of real estate finance matters. A source says: ‘He is the most talented attorney I have ever worked with. He has always handled my real estate matters with high regard for details and accuracy.'” (from Chambers USA 2019)

Memberships

Memphis Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association — Corporation & Business Law Section, Chairman (1995-1997); Tennessee Business Corporation Act Revision Committee (1993-1996); Special Committee on Opinion Standards (1993-1994)

Representative Experience

Over $1.2 Billion Acquisitions and Dispositions for Multi-Family REIT

Represented a public multi-family REIT in the acquisition and disposition of 59 apartment communities with more than 16,000 units in 12 states

In the past five years, we have represented a public multi-family REIT in the acquisition/disposition of approximately 6,600 multi-family units...

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Client Type: Public Company
Pro Bono Team Helps to Redevelop Memphis Neighborhood

Representation of Neighborhood Preservation Inc. (NPI) in acquiring a number of tax sale parcels of land as part of an effort to redevelop a blighted area in Memphis

A team of pro bono lawyers in our Memphis office represented Neighborhood Preservation Inc. (NPI) in acquiring a number of...

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Client Type: Pro Bono
Pro Bono Partnership with Advance Memphis to Impact Low-Income Communities

As part of our pro bono commitment to empower communities and help remedy the economic inequalities that pervade low-income communities,...

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Client Type: Pro Bono
$1.8 Billion in Acquisitions and Dispositions for Multi-Family REIT

Represented a public multi-family REIT in the acquisition/disposition of 59 apartment communities with approximately 15,000 units in 15 states over the past five years

In the past five years, we have represented a public multi-family REIT in the acquisition/disposition of 59 apartment communities with...

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Client Type: Public Company
Acquisition of Boca Raton Office Building

Represented an affiliate of Morning Calm Management in acquiring an office building in Boca Raton, Florida

We represented an affiliate of Morning Calm Management in acquiring an office building in Boca Raton, Florida. Morning Calm Management...

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Client Type: Private Company
Financing for Rehabilitation of Historic Hickman Building in Memphis

Represented a Memphis investor group in the purchase and closing of the construction loan, PILOT, and bridge loan financings, in coordination with historic tax credit financing, for the rehabilitation of the Hickman Building in Memphis

We represented a Memphis investor group in the purchase and closing of the construction loan, PILOT, and bridge loan financings,...

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Client Type: Private Company
Mid-America Merges with Post Properties in $15 Billion Combination

Represented Mid-America Apartments (NYSE: MAA) in its merger with Post Properties (NYSE: PPS) in a $15 billion combination

We counseled Mid-America Apartments Communities, Inc. (NYSE: MAA) in its merger with Post Properties, Inc. (NYSE: PPS), which created a Sunbelt-focused,...

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Client Type: Public Company
$100 Million in Financing for Westin Nashville Hotel Project

Represented the developer in connection with approximately $100 million in financing for the Westin Nashville Hotel project

We represented the developer in connection with approximately $100 million in financing for the Westin Nashville Hotel project. The financing...

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Client Type: Private Company
Redevelopment of Memphis Pyramid into a Bass Pro Outdoor World

Served as Tennessee counsel for Bass Pro Shops in connection with its 220,000 square foot development of a Bass Pro Outdoor World to be housed in a refurbished and restored Pyramid Arena in downtown Memphis

We served as Tennessee counsel for Bass Pro Shops in connection with its 220,000 square foot development of a Bass...

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Client Type: Private Company
$500 Million Credit Facility for Collegiate Housing REIT

Represented a public collegiate housing REIT in a transaction to amend, restate and expand its syndicated unsecured revolving credit facility

We represented a public collegiate housing REIT in a transaction to amend, restate and expand its syndicated unsecured revolving credit...

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Client Type: Public Company

Media Mentions & Firm News

12 Attorneys and Firm Ranked in IFLR1000 for 2021

August 27, 2021
88 Attorneys from Bass, Berry & Sims Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

August 19, 2021
Chambers USA 2021 Ranks Bass, Berry & Sims in 12 Practice Categories and Recognizes 46 Attorneys; Healthcare Practice Ranked Nationally for Sixth Straight Year

May 20, 2021

Accolades

Chambers USA — Real Estate, Senior Statesperson (2018-2021); Real Estate (2004-2017)

The Best Lawyers in America© — Banking and Finance Law; Leisure and Hospitality Law; Project Finance Law; Real Estate Law (2005-2022)

Best Lawyers® — Memphis Banking and Finance Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2021, 2019, 2012); Memphis Real Estate Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2017)

IFLR1000 — Highly Regarded Real Estate Attorney, Tennessee (2019-2021)

Mid-South Super Lawyers (2006-2018)

Vanderbilt Law Review — Associate Editor (1970-1971)

Phi Delta Phi

Education

Vanderbilt Law School - J.D., 1971
Vanderbilt University - B.A., 1968

Admissions

Tennessee, 1971

Chambers USA

"'Excellent lawyer'" John Stemmler is noted for the depth of his real estate experience, spanning over 40 years of advice on both financing and acquisitions. His wealth of expertise extends to representing clients in retail, multipurpose and hospitality projects."

From Chambers USA 2020