Nicole has represented a variety of developers and landlords in negotiating leases and other related documents with national, regional and local tenants. In addition, she has represented both national and regional tenants in negotiations with national developers and landlords.
Nicole is experienced in drafting leases for various property classes, ranging from grocery anchored strip centers to large mixed-use developments, and has managed properties with in-line space, pad sites and ground leases. She is also experienced in drafting office and warehouse leases. Nicole began practicing law in 2000, and since then, she has become a member of the Illinois bar, the District of Columbia bar, and the International Council of Shopping Centers. Nicole had substantial litigation and mediation experience prior to joining Benesch.
Representative Experience
- Represented a national, mixed-use developer in its leasing of end cap space to an expanding national veterinary services chain.
- Represented the Landlord in connection with a ground sublease to a national quick-service restaurant chain in Grandville, Michigan.
- Represented the landlord in a lease with a boxing and martial arts fitness studio.
- Represented a publicly traded REIT in its acquisition of three commercial truck repair garages/warehouses in Ohio and Michigan in a $10,250,000.00 sale-leaseback transaction.