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    Robert C. Bass

    Partner

    Tupelo
    662-690-8141
    robert.bass@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Business

    Clients find that Robert Bass can deliver results using routine transactional techniques, but he is also an out-of-the-box thinker, which allows him to work through the unique problems facing many clients. Those traits lead to favorable resolutions for clients and keep them coming back to Robert when they need help.

    Robert practices in the area of business and corporate transactions, with a focus on commercial real estate transactions. He advises and assists his clients with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing of a variety of property types, including apartments, hotels, convenience stores, medical facilities, timberlands, and manufacturing. In connection with these transactions, he drafts and negotiates leases and purchase agreements, advises on property and entity due diligence, evaluates title and survey matters, and helps structure 1031 exchanges.

    Robert also serves as a member of Phelps' Operations Committee.

    Robert spends his leisure time with his wife, Emily, and daughter, Sadie Rose. As a former college athlete, he also enjoys staying active with Crossfit and playing golf.

    Robert also serves as a member of Phelps' Operations Committee.

    Robert spends his leisure time with his wife, Emily, and daughter, Sadie Rose. As a former college athlete, he also enjoys staying active with Crossfit and playing golf.

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

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    • August 18, 2022

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    Recognition

    • Real Estate Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2023-2025)
    • Title Person of the Year, Land Title Association of Mississippi (2023)
    • Real Estate Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2023-2025)
    • Title Person of the Year, Land Title Association of Mississippi (2023)

    Education

    • Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., Member, Phi Alpha Delta, 2012
    • University of Mississippi, B.A., Business Administration, 2008
    • Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., Member, Phi Alpha Delta, 2012
    • University of Mississippi, B.A., Business Administration, 2008

    Credentials

    • Mississippi
    • Mississippi

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

    • Mississippi Bar Association, Real Property Section - Executive Committee
    • Lee County Bar Association - President
    • Land Title Association of Mississippi - Legislative Committee
    • Rotary Club - Secretary-Treasurer (2015-2016)

    Civic

    • Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Board of Directors (2016-Present)
    • West Heights Baptist Church - Trustee

    Professional

    • Mississippi Bar Association, Real Property Section - Executive Committee
    • Lee County Bar Association - President
    • Land Title Association of Mississippi - Legislative Committee
    • Rotary Club - Secretary-Treasurer (2015-2016)

    Civic

    • Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Board of Directors (2016-Present)
    • West Heights Baptist Church - Trustee
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