Mike Stewart advises developers and investors on commercial real estate projects throughout Tennessee and across the country. His practice is diverse, covering a wide range of deal sizes and property types with extensive experience in retail and office leasing. Mike is actively involved in the commercial real estate community, investing time and energy into organizations that further the industry and positively impact his clients. Drawing upon his industry knowledge, experience and relationships, Mike helps his clients efficiently structure, negotiate and close transactions.
Michael A. Stewart
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Nashville
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Michael A. Stewart
Member
Nashville
mstewart@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/stewart-michael-a/
Memberships
Nashville Downtown Partnership — Board of Directors
Former Board Member: Middle Tennessee CCIM and Pencil Foundation
International Council of Shopping Centers — former Tennessee Next Generation Chair and member of Tennessee/Kentucky Idea Exchange, Planning Committee
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Urban Land Institute
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Mike Stewart advises developers and investors on commercial real estate projects throughout Tennessee and across the country. His practice is diverse, covering a wide range of deal sizes and property types with extensive experience in retail and office leasing. Mike is actively involved in the commercial real estate community, investing time and energy into organizations that further the industry and positively impact his clients. Drawing upon his industry knowledge, experience and relationships, Mike helps his clients efficiently structure, negotiate and close transactions.
Memberships
Nashville Downtown Partnership — Board of Directors
Former Board Member: Middle Tennessee CCIM and Pencil Foundation
International Council of Shopping Centers — former Tennessee Next Generation Chair and member of Tennessee/Kentucky Idea Exchange, Planning Committee
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Urban Land Institute
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representative Experience
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the $15.6 million acquisition of Noble West Shoppes, an unanchored strip center in...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the acquisition of Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch, a neighborhood retail center in Scottsdale,...
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Representation of Wright Paving Contractors, Inc. and Custom Stone, LLC “Wright Companies,” a asphalt and aggregates production, milling and paving company, in its sale to Kelso-backed Armada Materials, LLC, a rapidly growing producer of aggregates, asphalt, and other infrastructure materials and services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the acquisition of Wando Crossing, a multi-anchored neighborhood retail center located outside of...
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Represented the developer in connection with a $98.3 million construction loan for the development of a medical office building in Nashville, Tennessee
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Represented our client in the sale of the Addison at Rossview apartments located in Clarksville, Tennessee for $40 million. The 205-unit multifamily complex was acquired by Timberland Partners, a real estate investment, management and development firm based in Minnesota.
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We represented a real estate investment company in the sale of a Louisville shopping center to publicly traded REIT Agree...
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We represented CHM LLC, a retail-focused development company, in the $7.3 million purchase and subsequent $13 million development of a...
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We represented C.B. Ragland Co., a commercial real estate investment, management and development firm, in the purchase of a surface...
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We represented real estate investment and development firm MarketStreet Enterprises in the acquisition of a 15,000 square foot building and...
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Publications
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June 22, 2020 | Development Magazine
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May 1, 2020 | Firm Publication
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March 18, 2020 | Firm Publication
Past Events
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May 1, 2024 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
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October 4, 2023
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January 31 - February 2, 2023National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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June 6, 2024 | Chambers USA
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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June 22, 2020 | Development Magazine
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May 1, 2020 | Firm Publication
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March 18, 2020 | Firm Publication
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March 12, 2019 | Urban Land Magazine
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February 8, 2019 | National Real Estate Investor
Media Mentions & Firm News
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August 15, 2024 | Best Lawyers®
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June 6, 2024 | Chambers USA
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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July 12, 2023 | Nashville Business Journal
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December 11, 2020 | Mid-South Super Lawyers
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August 11, 2020 | NAIOP Research
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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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November 7, 2017
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January 12, 2017
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November 19, 2015
Accolades
Chambers USA — Real Estate (2024)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Real Estate Law (2024-2025)
Nashville Business Journal — “Best of the Bar” (2023)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2017-2020)
Georgia State University Law Review — Associate Research Editor
Robinson College of Business — Research Assistant
Accolades
Chambers USA — Real Estate (2024)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Real Estate Law (2024-2025)
Nashville Business Journal — “Best of the Bar” (2023)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2017-2020)
Georgia State University Law Review — Associate Research Editor
Robinson College of Business — Research Assistant
Related Services
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Georgia State University College of Law - J.D.
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Indiana University - B.A.
Education
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Georgia State University College of Law - J.D.
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Indiana University - B.A.
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Tennessee
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Tennessee
"Michael Stewart is an accomplished lawyer who represents his clients in acquisitions and subsequent construction, development, leasing, financing and disposition of property." Client feedback: "Mike is a genuinely impressive and highly regarded real estate attorney." "Mike consistently provides our business with the highest level of professional legal service coupled with a thorough and deep knowledge of the real estate and development business."
From Chambers USA 2024