William Avant
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Seasoned attorney with over 17 years of commercial real estate law experience. Communicates clearly and effectively with developers, investors and lenders. Adept at navigating commercial title matters relating to multi-family development, and well-versed in real estate finance, corporate governance and compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks and prioritizing efficiently to meet deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP | Area Counsel
Fidelity National Financial
08.2015 - Current
- Provide underwriting and legal advice to over 400 title agents on residential and commercial transactions in AL, AR & MS
- Manage numerous commercial projects in excess of $50M with complex financing while skillfully working with developers, investors and lenders
- Prepare and review purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, affidavits, and covenants and restrictions for commercial transactions
- Examine title as well as corporate documents and consents and analyze complex commercial surveys
- Prepare presentations and speak regularly at State and Regional Land Title Association events
- Oversee title claims and work diligently with outside counsel managing litigation in AL, AR and MS
Corporate Counsel
Caterpillar, Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2015
- Oversaw real estate transactions for Progress Rail, including acquisition and disposition of assets, preparing lease agreements and various other real estate documents
- Supported the direct/indirect purchasing department, including preparation and review of various commercial contracts
- Counseled the compliance department with heightened focus on governmental contracts and regulations
Attorney
Ables, Baxter, Parker & Avant, P.C.
11.2006 - 06.2012
- Represented RE developers, prepared purchase and sale agreements, as well as covenants and restrictions and other real estate documents
- Reviewed surveys/plats and obtained municipal approval regarding zoning, permitting and other issues
- Formed business entities and maintained corporate records, including organizational consents for real estate transactions
Education
LL.M. in Taxation -
University of Alabama School of Law
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2010
J.D. -
University of Alabama School of Law
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2003
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Develop Legal Strategy and Objectives
- Risk Assessment
- Communicate Clearly and Concisely
- Compliance
- MS Office (PPT, Excel, Word, etc)
Certification
ALTA National Title Professional
Timeline
VP | Area Counsel
Fidelity National Financial
08.2015 - Current
Corporate Counsel
Caterpillar, Inc.
06.2012 - 08.2015
Attorney
Ables, Baxter, Parker & Avant, P.C.
11.2006 - 06.2012
LL.M. in Taxation -
University of Alabama School of Law
J.D. -
University of Alabama School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Business
Auburn University
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