Russell, Charles (Chip) W.

Chip focuses his practice on real estate financing, corporate financing, commercial real estate sales and acquisitions, leasing, zoning, land use, municipal law and public authorities law. He represents numerous lenders, developers and corporations in such areas as commercial lending, borrowing, real estate development and leasing.

Served as counsel to a pharmaceutical company in a $26 million sale and leaseback transaction.
Represented a client in the acquisition of vacant land and the development of a 135,000 square foot industrial agricultural facility. Later, represented the same client in a sale and leaseback transaction involving the same facility. Also assisted the same client with leasing five distribution locations across New York State.
Acted as borrower’s counsel in connection with mortgage loans in excess of $500 million secured by mineral rights.
Represented a Fortune 500 company in connection with its purchase of an approximately 570,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Monroe County.
Served as borrower’s counsel in connection with a $210 million CMBS refinancing of a regional mall.
Represented a retail client in connection with a $20,000,000 construction and project loan for redevelopment of an existing retail mall.
Represented a lender in connection with a $5.85 million leasehold construction loan for the development of a limited service hotel.
Served as New York counsel to a lender in excess of $20 million for development of a mixed use development at a college campus.
Served as local counsel to a Real Estate Investment Trust in giving New York enforceability opinions on loan transactions, some in excess of $200 million.
Assisted large national real estate holding company in the refinancing and sale of a substantial industrial and office park with a purchase price of approximately $55 million.
Represented regional bank in the sale and leaseback of a portfolio of its bank branches.
Represented a local lending institution in the acquisition and development of both fee and leasehold properties for use as branch banking locations.
Acted as lender’s counsel in connection with the financing and refinancing of various aircraft for business purposes, including filings with the FAA and International Registry.
Represented a state agency in the acquisition and condemnation of an entire city block in Western New York consisting of commercial, municipal and residential property.
Served as counsel to numerous landlords and tenants in a variety of lease transactions for office and industrial space.

Professional and Civic

Monroe County Bar Association, member, past chair of the Real Estate Council
New York State Bar Association, member, serves on the Executive Committee of the Real Estate Section, co-chairs the Attorney Opinion Letter Committee
BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association), member
ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers), member
NYSCAR (New York State Commercial Association of Realtors), member
Boy Scouts of America Seneca Waterways Council, Board of Directors, previously served as treasurer for three years
Palmer Food Group, member of Board of Directors

Recognition

Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance Law; Land Use and Zoning Law, since 2021
Chambers USA, Band 1, Upstate New York – Real Estate, since 2017
Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2011
Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law, 2008 – 2012, and since 2017
The Daily Record, selected as an Up and Coming Attorney, 2004

Legal Practices

Commercial Real Estate

Industry Teams

Cannabis

Financial Institutions and Capital Markets

Food and Beverage

Real Estate Developers

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

1995

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

Cert

1995

Syracuse University

1989

cum laude

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Charles (Chip) W. Russell

Member

Professional and Civic

Recognition

Legal Practices

Industry Teams

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

Syracuse University

Charles (Chip) W. Russell

■ Areas of Expertise

■ Profile

■ Representative Matters

■ Professional and Civic

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Charles (Chip) W. Russell

Member

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

Syracuse University

Charles (Chip) W. Russell

■ Areas of Expertise

■ Profile

■ Representative Matters

■ Professional and Civic

■ Admissions

■ Education

Offices throughout New York:

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