Dave Dorton is a partner in the Real Estate Section at Williams Mullen. Mr. Dorton has represented small, medium and large real estate clients in connection with the acquisition, development, financing and leasing of real estate for over 25 years.

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D.
Wake Forest University, B.A., magna cum laude

Professional Affiliations
International Council of Shopping Centers
North Carolina Bar Association
- Real Property Section
- Former Chairman Legislative Committee
- Former Chairman Real Property Section Council
North Carolina Land Title Association
North Carolina State Bar
Wake County Real Property Lawyer's Association
- Former President

Awards and Honors
The Best Lawyers in America
Business North Carolina magazine's "Legal Elite"
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine "Top 100" Attorneys in North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar Certified Specialist: Real Property - Business, Commercial and Industrial

Representations

• Representation of multiple clients assembling and developing large tracts for planned communities with residential, office, retail and public components
• General counsel for major real estate development company that develops and manages retail and mixed use projects in the eastern United States, from Michigan to Florida
• Representation of regional drugstore and fast-food chains in connection with site acquisitions and development
• Representation of owners and developers of nursing, rest homes and assisted living facilities in connection with acquisition and development of those facilities
• Long-term representation of owner of one of the largest flex-space (office and warehouse) parks in the Triangle, in connection with the acquisition, development, financing and leasing of the property
• Representation of several regional lenders in connection with a wide variety of real estate-related loans and branch site acquisitions
• Representation of national hospital chain in connection with development and sale of hospital campuses
• Representation of regional shopping center developer in connection with acquisition, development, financing and leasing of numerous shopping centers