Iryna Chapelska
Ormond Beach
Summary
Experienced commercial real estate attorney with a focus on retail lease negotiations and comprehensive real estate transactions. Skilled in managing intricate legal documentation and maintaining compliance. Strong ability to perform due diligence, leading to favorable results in commercial real estate.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Counsel
NewQuest Properties
Houston
05.2024 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated purchase agreements, retail leases, closing documents and other related legal documents for commercial real estate transaction
- Advised stakeholders on property management and leasing issues, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
- Conducted due diligence, including title and survey review
- Collaborated with clients, brokers, lenders, and other attorneys to ensure smooth transactions
- Represented clients in negotiations and closings
- Interacted regularly with title companies and outside counsel.
Paralegal
NewQuest Properties
Houston
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Drafted legal documents for commercial real estate transactions.
- Reviewed and analyzed documents, such as deeds, mortgages, leases, title opinions, surveys, and other real estate records.
- Conducted title searches to confirm property ownership and identify encumbrances.
- Conducted due diligence research on property titles and liens.
- Reviewed leases and contracts to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Researched zoning laws and property regulations for projects.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for closings and negotiations.
- Coordinated communication among clients, vendors, and legal teams to facilitate seamless transactions.
- Organized and maintained case files and client records efficiently.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Contract Administrator
First National Capital
Irvine
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed contract preparation and review processes for equipment financing agreements.
- Handled all aspects of lease and loan transactions from initiation of a document request through the booking and funding stages including preparation and filing UCC Financial Statements; order/review of UCC lien searches, non-interest letters of subordination agreements, landlord and/or mortgagee waivers etc.
- Coordinated client and internal team communication on contract details to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Developed standard contract templates, enhancing administrative efficiency and consistency.
- Maintained organized records of all contracts and related documentation for easy access.
- Collaborated with legal team to resolve contract disputes and clarify terms effectively.
- Negotiated amendments or modifications to existing contracts.
- Managed contract closeout process, resolving all issues prior to release of final payment.
- Updated upper management and key personnel on contract process statuses, facilitating informed decision-making.
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Garrett, Stiepel, Ryder LLC
Costa Mesa
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Drafted legal documents for commercial real estate transactions.
- Conducted title searches to verify property ownership and encumbrances.
- Assisted attorneys in closing and negotiation preparations, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.
- Coordinated communications among clients, vendors, and legal teams to facilitate seamless transaction processes.
- Researched zoning laws and property regulations for projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Performed research using LexisNexis or Westlaw legal databases to retrieve relevant information for cases.
- Reviewed and analyzed documents, such as deeds, mortgages, leases, title opinions, surveys, and other real estate records.
- Conducted due diligence research on property titles and liens to identify potential legal issues.
Title Assistant
First American Title Insurance Co
Santa Ana
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed title examination and examined the chain of title for a wide range of title orders, primarily residential.
- Abstracted and analyzed records, such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, vital statistics, and plat and map books, to determine ownership and legal restrictions and to verify legal description of property and completeness of records.
- Resolved issues related to missing, incomplete, or contradictory information in title documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Prepared and reviewed title reports for accuracy, contributing to reliable property transactions.
- Managed title searches to confirm property ownership and liens, facilitating informed decision-making for clients.
Title Officer
Title America Abstract Corp.
White Plains
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Conducted title searches to verify property ownership and encumbrances.
- Prepared detailed title reports for clients, highlighting key findings and discrepancies.
- Coordinated with lenders, real estate agents, and clients to facilitate transactions.
- Managed closing processes, ensuring accurate completion of all necessary documents for successful transactions.
- Mentored junior staff on title examination procedures and best practices.
- Ordered title reports for issuing title insurance, identified and resolved title defects and satisfied existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
- Supported attorney in title search operations and identified title issues in collaboration with supervisor.
- Analyzed title reports to identify any liens, encumbrances, or other restrictions on properties.
- Prepared preliminary title reports for review by clients and attorneys.
- Conducted post-closing quality control reviews to verify accuracy of paperwork filed with local government offices.
- Reviewed and prepared title documents for real estate transactions.
- Communicated with lenders, buyers, sellers, and agents regarding title services and policies.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Greg M. Febbraio
White Plains
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed purchase and sale transactions, overseeing contract negotiations, title review, and closing duties to ensure seamless transactions;
- Coordinated documentation for closing and post-closing requirements, ensuring compliance and timely processing;
- Facilitated real estate transactions by interacting with clients, attorneys, lenders, and title companies, enhancing communication and collaboration.
- Drafted legal documents for property transactions and real estate agreements.
- Prepared and reviewed UCC, Closing Disclosures, financing statements, releases, and transfer documents;
- reviewed and analyzed real estate surveys and title commitments, policies and underlying title documents; maintaining electronic files;
- Conducted title searches and verified property ownership records.
- Managed deadlines for filing documents with local government offices.
Education
LLM -
Chapman University School of Law
Orange08-2021
J.D. - Law
Taras Shevchenko National University
Kyiv, Ukraine04-2008
Master's Degree - International Private Law
Ivan Franko National University
Lviv, Ukraine06-2004
LLB - International Relations
Ivan Franko National University
Lviv, Ukraine06-2003
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Due diligence
- Title examination
- Document drafting
- Legal writing
- Commercial leasing
- Lease agreements
- Tenant relations
- Real estate deals
- Property acquisitions
- Commercial real estate
- Real estate development
- Legal research
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Landlord representation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Attorney and Counselor at Law licensed in State of Texas
Timeline
Legal Counsel
NewQuest Properties
05.2024 - Current
Paralegal
NewQuest Properties
10.2022 - 05.2024
Contract Administrator
First National Capital
05.2022 - 09.2022
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Garrett, Stiepel, Ryder LLC
01.2022 - 03.2022
Title Assistant
First American Title Insurance Co
05.2020 - 04.2021
Title Officer
Title America Abstract Corp.
08.2017 - 07.2018
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Greg M. Febbraio
08.2017 - 07.2018
LLM -
Chapman University School of Law
J.D. - Law
Taras Shevchenko National University
Master's Degree - International Private Law
Ivan Franko National University
LLB - International Relations
Ivan Franko National University