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Niles Barton Expands Real Estate Practice

Baltimore, MD – June 29, 2010 – Michael H. Mannes will be joining Niles, Barton and Wilmer, LLP (www.nilesbarton.com) as a Partner in the law firm’s Real Estate group on July 1, 2010.  Mannes’ real estate practice includes the development and creation of condominium and planned unit developments and representation condominium and homeowners’ associations and cooperatives in the areas of dispute resolution, construction and governance issues.  Prior to joining Niles Barton, Mannes was a solo practitioner for 9 years.

“Michael’s experience will bring new depth and a fresh perspective to our Real Estate group, an area we expect to grow significantly as the industry rebounds” said Jeffrey Wothers, Niles Barton’s Managing Partner. “His leadership and dedication to client service compliments not only our Real Estate group, but also our Corporate, Litigation and Construction Law departments.”

A long time resident of Baltimore, Mannes graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

Joining Mannes in the move will be Alicia D. Stewart as an associate and Heather M. Dunn as a paralegal.  Stewart and Dunn both graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2009, and have been working with Mannes since May 2008 and November 2009, respectively.  

Niles Barton’s real estate group has a reputation for strong negotiation skills, attention to detail and troubleshooting.  Our commercial real estate attorneys work closely with our corporate lawyers and litigation team to provide a full range of legal services from financing and contract negotiation to dispute resolution. The real estate group represents and works with local, national and international clients, including real estate developers, lenders, investors, property managers, brokers, and design professionals.  Niles Barton real estate lawyers counsel community association boards of directors on legal matters regarding construction defects, contract disputes, covenant and bylaws compliance, unpaid dues, lien actions, directors’ and officers’ liability, and zoning and land use issues.

About Niles, Barton and Wilmer

Niles, Barton & Wilmer, LLP (known as Niles Barton) serves the Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. areas with approximately 35 attorneys and 35 support personnel. As a full-service, midsized firm, we support the legal needs of our clients with a more personal approach.

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