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Kelly Morton

Corporate Counsel - Real Estate
Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience as General Counsel specializing in contract drafting and negotiations. Proven track record for over 27 years in managing complex real estate transactions, construction projects, and property management, while demonstrating strategic thinking with exceptional risk management and budgeting skills. Adept at fostering client relationships and delivering outstanding service to exceed expectations. Known for effectively managing legal teams and collaborating with cross-functional departments to achieve business objectives. Renowned for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

General Counsel

KM LAW, LLC
07.2016 - Current

Lead counsel- Property Management, Real Estate Rezoning, Civil litigation, Corporate litigation specializing in real estate, construction and contract disputes. Drafting of residential and commercial real estate contracts and leases; real estate due diligence and land use/rezoning, compliance and application process; property management including drafting contracts/leases, budgeting, and repairs; construction contracts, agreements, budgets and risk management; experienced trial attorney in real estate, construction and civil litigation. Excels at working independently or collaboratively, while maintaining excellent discipline in managing high volume with precision.

Contractor

Regency Construction, LLC
08.2002 - Current
  • Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
  • Drafting and negotiating real estate contracts, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements and construction contracts.
  • Drafted construction budgets and controlled expenditures to meet budgeting requirements

Real Estate Agent

HomeSmart
Roswell, Georgia
02.1998 - Current
  • Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Managed contracts and leases, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and lease agreements and exceed customer expectations.
  • Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.

Education

J.D. - General Studies, Real Estate And Transactional Law

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Tusculum University
Greeneville, Tennessee United States

Skills

Contract Drafting and Negotiations

Strategic thinking

Trial and litigation expertise

Legal research

Budgeting and risk management

Property Management

Residential and Commerical Construction

Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing

Contract Drafting and Negotiations

Certification

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Timeline

General Counsel

KM LAW, LLC
07.2016 - Current

Contractor

Regency Construction, LLC
08.2002 - Current

Real Estate Agent

HomeSmart
02.1998 - Current

J.D. - General Studies, Real Estate And Transactional Law

Atlanta's John Marshall Law School

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Tusculum University
Kelly MortonCorporate Counsel - Real Estate
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