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ROBINSON &
McELWEE PLLC
Mr. George's practice focuses upon commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, business litigation, arbitration and dispute resolutions, and real estate transactions involving retail, industrial, resort, and other commercial real estate development projects. Mr. George's work in this regard includes finance, leasing, acquisition, construction, tax free exchanges, eminent domain and land use planning.
Education Credentials
- B.A., Political Science, Swarthmore College, 1982 - awarded Jesse H. Holmes prize and Curtis Bok Scholarship
- B.A., M.A., Law, Oxford University, University College, England, 1985
- J.D., University of Chicago, 1987
Summary of Experience
- General corporate and partnership representation including federal, state, and local taxation and drafting of commercial documents.
- Negotiation and drafting of commercial real estate leases.
- Representation in matters of real estate development, land use planning, and construction law.
- Representation in connection with natural resource transactions including timber, coal, oil, gas and alternative energy resources.
- Representation of nonprofit organizations.
- Representation in matters of federal and state alcohol beverage law.
- Representation of health care providers.
- Counseling businesses in cases of employee theft and embezzlement.
- Representation involving private placements, private equity, venture capital and other forms of capital enhancement.
- Representation of businesses in connection with loan transactions and performance issues.
- Commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolutions including eminent domain/condemnation, surety and construction related litigation.
- Private and public financing.
- Mergers and acquisitions.
Bar and Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- West Virginia State Bar
Professional Affiliations
- West Virginia Bar Association
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- ALFA International - Retail Practice Group, Steering Committee Member
- ALFA International - Construction Law Practice Group, Steering Committee Member
Publications & Presentations
- State Public Construction Law Source Book, West Virginia Chapter, CCH Publishing.
- A 50 State Compendium of Construction Law Issues, ALFA International, co-author, West Virginia section.
- ICSC Annual US/Canadian Law Conference Roundtable Leader: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009.
Certifications & Trade Credentials
- Licensed Title Insurance Agent for Chicago Title Company
- Qualified West Virginia General Commercial Contractor License holder
- West Virginia Master Plumber License holder
- Patented Inventor
Community Involvement
- WV Family Policy Council, Board of Directors
- University of Charleston, Board of Trustees Emeritus
- WV Roundtable, Board of Trustees
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