Bridgforth R. Rutledge
Partner
Bridgforth Rutledge practices primarily in the area of business transactions, with an emphasis on commercial real estate, including sales, leasing and financing. He handles transactions involving shopping centers, office buildings, industrial properties and timber land. Bridgforth also assists his clients with entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and many other issues arising in the day-to-day operation of a business. His practical experience and negotiation skills set him apart from many other attorneys, and he often fills a role comparable to that of outside general counsel for many businesses who have come to heavily rely on his experience, expertise and insight.
Experience
- Represents one of the largest timberland owners in the Southeast United States in all land acquisitions and sales located in the State of Mississippi
- Represented company in connection with $60 million + purchase of clay extraction company (2015)
- Represented developer in $76 million +/- development and sale of industrial facility for Nissan North America (2014)
- Represented multi-unit Dunkin Donut franchisee in sale of locations to another franchisee (2014-2015)
- Represents financial institution in multiple asset-based loan transactions
- Represented NY investment firm in connection with acquisition of real estate portfolio (2015)