Attorney Profiles

James H. Schwarz 
Indianapolis, Indiana
Shareholder
phone (317) 632-3232 (Ext. 127)
fax (317) 632-2962

Mr. Schwarz has acted as developer's counsel in connection with the development and financing of the largest shopping mall in the United States, the Mall of America. Mr. Schwarz has represented real estate developers in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing and sale of real estate.

Areas of Practice:
Corporate
Real Estate
Municipal Finance and Shopping Center Law
Bar Admissions:
Indiana, 1980
U.S. Federal Courts, 1980
U.S. Tax Court, 1980
Education:
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1980
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: Summa Cum Laude


Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1977
B.S.
Honors: Highest Distinction


Published Works:
Obtaining Financial Commitments ICLRR, 1987


Classes/Seminars Taught:
Legal Opinions in Commercial Real Estate - Where Are We Now


Representation of the Corporate Borrower


Obtaining Financial Commitments and Attorney Opinions to Lender, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum


The ABC's of Securitization, ICSC Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Law Symposium for Lawyers and Real Estate Professionals, 1998 - 1999


Obtaining Financial Commitments and Attorney Opinions to the Lender


Where is the Financing Coming From


Basic Documentation for Shopping Centers


Securitized Loans-Rating Agency Underwriting Requirements: Impact on Due Diligence and Loan Closing Process, International Council of Shopping Centers, United States Shopping Centers Law Conference, 1990 - 1992


Securitized Loans-Rating Agency Underwriting Requirements: Impact on Due Diligence and Loan Closing Process, International Council of Shopping Centers, United States Shopping Centers Law Conference, 2000


Honors and Awards:
Who's Who in American Law


Best Lawyers of America


Chambers USA: American's Leading Lawyers


Indiana Super Lawyers


Professional Associations and Memberships:

Jewish Community Center, 1989 - 1991

Bureau of Jewish Education, 1986 - 1991

American College of Real Estate Lawyers

National Association of Bond Lawyers

Indianapolis Bar Association

Indiana State Bar Association

American Bar Association

Past Employment Positions:
United States Shopping Centers Law, International Council, 1990 - 1992


United States Shopping Centers Law, International Council, 2000


Pro Bono Activities:
Vice-President, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, 2005 - 2006
Vice-President, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, 2005 - 2007
Board Member, Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc., 1996 - Present
Fraternities/Sororities:
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Phi Delta Phi
Beta Gamma Sigma

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