Overview
Tess Williams is a corporate and real estate investment finance lawyer. She helps private companies and private equity funds manage risk and make strategic investments in commercial and multifamily real estate.
Real Estate Financing
Tess has particular expertise representing developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private equity investors as they finance the acquisition, construction and operation of office buildings, multifamily residences, industrial buildings and other properties. In addition, Tess advises clients in structuring and financing historic tax credit transactions with both state and federal tax credits.
Corporate & M&A
Tess counsels private companies in corporate governance matters and mergers and acquisitions, and she negotiates credit facilities on behalf of corporate borrowers.Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Indiana
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D. Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies (executive production editor) (2011)
Indiana University
B.S. with highest distinction, Phi Beta Kappa (2006)
Experience
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February 2018 1 min readPrivate Real Estate Investor Closes on Mortgage FinancingReal Estate, Construction & Environmental 房地产投资与融资 Lending & Finance
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2018 1 min readReal Estate Investment Firm Completes Multifamily Project Construction LoanReal Estate, Construction & Environmental 房地产投资与融资 Lending & Finance
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December 2017 1 min readReal Estate Investor Closes on Construction LoanReal Estate, Construction & Environmental 房地产投资与融资 Lending & Finance Business & Transactions
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December 2017 1 min readPrivate Real Estate Investor Issues $118M Portfolio LoanReal Estate, Construction & Environmental 房地产投资与融资 Lending & Finance 房地产投资与融资
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1 min readStudent Housing Real Estate Investor Completes CMBS LoanReal Estate, Construction & Environmental 房地产投资与融资 Lending & Finance
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Representation of individuals seeking asylum in the United States
- National Immigrant Justice Center — Assistance with DACA applications
Professional Associations
- Allen County Bar Association
Civic Activities
- Cultural Advancement Projects, LLC — Board Member, 2016-present
- STARBASE Indiana, Inc. — Corporate Secretary, 2012-13
Honors
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2015, 2012