Ron Rogers is a partner in the firm's Financial Services Section, focusing his practice since 1986 on commercial real estate law. He represents a broad range of clients, including landowners, developers, insurance companies and commercial lenders. The negotiation and closing of commercial real estate transactions comprises a substantial portion of his practice. In addition, he has extensive experience representing clients in re-zonings, variance proceedings and other land use matters. His real estate practice also extends to collection matters, particularly foreclosures, receiverships and guaranty law.

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

Professional Affiliations
American Bar Associaion
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar

Representations

• Obtained a foreclosure order for a client who purchased a past-due promissory note secured by a deed of trust, including the successful defense of the foreclosure order on appeal
• Obtained a sign variance from the Raleigh Board of Adjustment
• Obtained a restraining order stopping the foreclosure of a multi-family development
• Represented the bond holder in the foreclosure of the Orange County Sportsplex Complex
• Obtained a road closing order from a local city council in connection with the expansion of an office park near the Research Triangle Park
• Negotiated a public/private agreement in which the North Carolina Department of Transportation agreed to contribute to the construction of roads within a client's office park
• Secured the appointment of a receivership on behalf of a commercial lender
• Represented a national title company evaluating coverage issues in response to title claims
• Represented company in an asset acquisition, including its secured financing of the transaction by real and personal property located in three states
• Represented lender in deed in lieu transaction involving a troubled shopping center
• Advised client participating in a high-profile historic review board proceeding
• Negotiated purchase contract and thereafter closed the sale of multi-tenant office building
• Advised client regarding the interpretation and enforcement of existing restrictive covenants affecting its property

Community Involvement
Leadership Raleigh Alumni Association
Raleigh Hall of Fame, Board of Directors