About Carter Lawson
Carter Lawson focuses his practice on commercial real estate finance, representing financial institutions, investment banks and private lenders in the origination, restructuring and servicing of complex real estate loans. He leverages his experience with a range of financing structures, including senior mortgage, mezzanine and construction loans, to assess each component of a transaction and support deals in a way that is both practical and responsive to client needs.
Practical guidance that keeps transactions moving forward
Carter prioritizes understanding the specific objectives, constraints and internal processes that shape each real estate transaction, positioning him to identify potential issues before they affect timing or execution. He routinely handles transactions involving multistate portfolios and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) executions. He focuses on providing clear, thoughtful guidance to help clients navigate technical financing concepts and move transactions forward effectively and efficiently, while ensuring they have the information and support they need.
Practice Focus
- Lender-side representation in real estate transactions
- Real estate financings, including senior mortgage, mezzanine and construction loans
- Acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets
- Joint ventures
- Leasing
- Development
- CMBS transactions
