PRACTICE FOCUS

Mr. Sommer has significant experience representing hotel developers and operators in all aspects of the hospitality industry.  He has represented clients in the purchase and sale of hotel properties, as well as the negotiation and closing of construction and acquisition loans and mezzanine financing for existing hotels and the development of new hospitality properties, including environmentally contaminated land in the Brownfields program.  He also represents shopping center owners, handling the purchase and financing of their commercial properties, as well as negotiating commercial retail, office, and restaurant leases. Finally, Mr. Sommer ’s practice also includes representing clients in the sports and higher education industries with regards to intellectual property licensing transactions and other commercial contracts as well as Title IX consultation with regards to sexual misconduct allegations.