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Todd is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Division and concentrates his practice on representing commercial real estate owners, brokers and developers. He has represented both municipalities and developers in the development and redevelopment of major projects in the Kansas City area, including projects financed with public incentives. Todd also has significant experience in representing landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters involving office, retail and industrial property. He has represented sellers and purchasers in the conveyance of commercial property, as well as lenders and borrowers on loans secured by real estate.
Todd is one of a select handful of attorneys in Kansas City who have been accredited by the U.S. Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Todd became a LEED AP by passing an exam which demonstrated his thorough understanding of green building strategies and the LEED certification process. His working knowledge of green building, sustainable practices and the credits and process, which are required to achieve LEED certification, enables him to effectively advise clients in the unique legal challenges and strategies involved in developing projects that seek LEED certification. Other clients include landlords and tenants who are working through the nuances of "green leases" for office, retail and industrial properties. Todd and the firm's other two LEED APs are also familiar with incentives, tax credits and other programs that are available for the benefit of green and sustainable projects.
Todd worked on the first tax increment financing (TIF) project that was ever awarded to a developer in Overland Park, Kansas. Todd represented Tri-Land Properties, the developer of Cherokee South Shopping Center, which was granted unanimous approval of its TIF in 2008 by the Overland Park City Council.