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Brian R. Forbes

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Brian Forbes has established himself as counsel of choice for lenders across the country who need clarity, timeliness, and conclusiveness in complex lending, real estate financing, and structured finance transactions.

With equal measures of precision and creativity, Brian has documented and facilitated countless deals, keeping his clients insulated from needless risks and maximizing the benefits of sophisticated credit facilities.

Trusted by lenders and other clients who know he will get them to closing efficiently, cost-effectively, and with few distractions or disruptions, Brian leverages his extensive experience and business mindset to craft tailored approaches in a wide range of large lending transactions.

He drafts loan participation agreements, partnership and limited liability company agreements, private placement memorandums, tenant-in-common agreements, and real estate securitization agreements, including Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits.

Brian represents lenders and borrowers in the documentation of construction, permanent, and mezzanine loans secured by hotels, self-storage, retail shopping centers, offices, multifamily, unimproved property, and assisted living facilities. His clients include large institutional lenders, smaller banks, private equity firms, investors, and purchasers of distressed properties.

Matching the size of his clients' investments with his personal investment in each transaction, Brian develops a comprehensive understanding of both the nuances and larger implications of a proposed opportunity or lending facility.

He is known for his meticulous draftsmanship and ability to recognize and address potential issues, tailoring loan documentation to align with the needs of the client and transaction.   

“Much of my work involves eliminating worry for my clients. They don't worry whether I will get a transaction done on time and on budget, they don't worry about post-closing complications or uncertainty, and they don't worry about not having reliable information and guidance.”
    • Creighton University, J.D.
    • Creighton University, B.S.B.A.

  • Bar Admissions

    • Texas, 1990
    • Georgia, 1994

    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, 2013-2024

    • 2020 Strategic Partner Award for Empowerment presented by DXC Technology
    • Dallas Bar Association
    • Georgia Bar Association
    • Texas Bar Association
    • Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants

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Dallas214-462-6403

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