Stephanie Friese serves as counsel to asset managers, developers, landlords and tenants with commercial real estate interests. Her clients typically own, develop, lease, or manage commercial office, retail, multifamily, and industrial properties across the U.S. Stephanie represents her clients through all phases of ownership, from acquisition, development, leasing, and financing to disposition.
Stephanie enjoys problem solving with clients by thinking creatively, being persistent and resourceful, collaborating, and facilitating clear and impactful communication, thereby empowering clients to effectively address challenges and achieve successful outcomes. Most of her clients have worked with her for many years, and she credits their trust and loyalty with her inspiration to continually exceed expectations.
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® Real Estate Law, 2020-2025 Recognized in “Women in the Law,” 2021 Listed in Georgia Super Lawyers, 2015-2024 Rising Star, 2006-2007, 2009-2014 Listed in Georgia Trend, “Legal Elite,” 2020 Bisnow Commercial Real Estate, “Top 50 Power Women in Atlanta” Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Atlanta Deal of the Year Award, 2017 Member-to-Member Business Impact Award, 2013 Listed in the Daily Report, “Best Mentor,” 2018 The Real Estate Forum, “Woman of Influence,” 2017 Negotiated leases in more than 38 states and internationally. Primarily represent landlords, as well as a Fortune 100 tenant, in locations across the nation and several Fortune 500 clients in leasing matters, acquisitions and dispositions. Acted as local counsel to an importer of home goods in the acquisition and development of 130 acres in Savannah, Georgia. The $65 million project culminated in a 1.1-million-square-foot industrial lease. Routinely handles high-stakes landlord-tenant matters, many that require resolution as a condition to asset disposition or financing. Representation of a joint venture partner involved in development of a one-million-square-foot, luxury mixed-use high-rise project, including a 250-key hotel, condos, 650 apartments, and retail. Representation of a privately held investment firm in the acquisition, development, and leasing of a 790,000- square-foot, single-story industrial building near Savannah, Georgia. Representation of an individual owner in the acquisition of a 100,000-square-foot, multi-tenant, grocery-anchored retail center, advising on leasing and other matters relating to the management of the asset. Representation of a medical office developer in the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing and asset management of a 50,000-square-foot multi-tenant medical office building.
