From concept through construction, Jeff delivers effective solutions in the development of commercial, industrial, and energy projects.
Jeff primarily represents developers, investors, owners, and lenders across sectors in project development, energy generation and infrastructure, real estate transactions, and land use approvals. He advises clients in all aspects of project development, including contract drafting and negotiation, due diligence review, title and survey issues, project finance, development incentives, tax credits, and leasing. Particularly unique for a transactional attorney, he also has direct experience with permitting and land use approvals and has successfully obtained permits for clients in highly contested proceedings.
After several years with Husch Blackwell in the Real Estate, Development, & Construction industry group, Jeff accepted an in-house role with a multinational power generation client, where he handled permitting and land use approvals for wind, solar, energy storage, and natural gas projects. He later went on to serve as director of real estate and permitting law for a leading energy generation company, overseeing projects across the country. His in-house experience gave Jeff a firsthand perspective on client expectations, and he understands how crucial it is for outside counsel to grasp clients’ business goals. He rejoined the firm in the Energy & Natural Resources group in 2024.
Alongside his client-focused perspective, Jeff is also known for what clients have called his “calm assertiveness”: his ability to smoothly navigate high-stress, contentious negotiations. Jeff has a reputation for staying on message with the end goal always in sight. A calming presence in high-stakes transactions, he gets client deals across the finish line.