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Jeffrey R. King

A practicing attorney for more than 30 years, Jeff King focuses on real estate projects. He represents commercial and residential real estate developers, builders and lending institutions in the acquisition, development and finance of projects. He also assists in the purchase, sale and leasing of property. Jeff is a LEED Accredited Professional.

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

Are you taking advantage of this tax-credit program?

Guest Blogger, Nashville Business Journal, June 25, 2014

New "Green Codes" gain momentum

Green Design Collaboration

Waypoints on the Journey, Green Business Summit, Lipscomb University Institute for Sustainable Practice, Nashville, Tenn., April 13, 2010

LEED Update - Performance Counts

NAIOP Green Development News

Insurance Issues for the Real Estate Professional

International Council of Shopping Centers' Kentucky-Tennessee Idea Exchange, July 2004
Recent Assignments
Bar Admissions
Mississippi
Tennessee
U.S. District Court for Mississippi
U.S. District Court for Tennessee
U.S. Supreme Court
Firm Leadership

Opinions Committee, member

Memberships
American Bar Association
Nashville Bar Association, Real Estate Committee, Chairman
Tennessee Bar Association, Real Estate Section, member
Mississippi Young Lawyers Association, Past Director
Warren County Young Lawyers Association, Past President
Nashville Bar Association Pro Bono Program
Community Involvement

Friends of Radnor Lake

The Nature Conservancy, legal counsel

First Presbyterian Church, member, deacon and chairman of the personnel committee

Education
More Than Stites & Harbison

Mr. King served as Law Clerk for the Presiding Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court. Jeff's civil and community involvement has centered on the boards of United Way, Crimestoppers and Friends of Radnor Lake. He was awarded the Environmental Award by Friends of Radnor Lake in 2014. Mr. King also provides legal counsel to The Nature Conservancy on the purchase and sale of real estate in Tennessee. He's a member of First Presbyterian Church where he has served as deacon and chairman of the personnel committee. He loves the outdoors and you can often find him hiking, fishing, gardening or taking adventure-related travels.

Accolades

Martindale-Hubbell® AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rated

Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use & Zoning Law; Real Estate Law (2007-24)

Best Lawyers in America®, Nashville Area Lawyer of the Year in Land Use and Zoning Law (2021)

Nashville Business Journal, Best of the Bar (2005, 2006 and 2008)

Friends of Radnor Lake, Environmental Award (2014)

MH AV 2024 300
King J Best Lawyers2024
King Best Law Lo Y2021
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Best Lawyers in America Honors 75 Stites & Harbison attorneys for 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 has recognized 75 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys as selected by their peers in 49 areas of practice. Forty-three of those attorneys selected have been honored for 10 consecutive years or more.

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