Paul Kolovos
Paul Kolovos
Real Estate Finance Law and Commercial Real Estate Law
Paul represents lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate finance transactions, and owners and developers in acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.
Prior to joining Bishop, Dulaney, Joyner & Abner, Paul spent his career at large international law firms in Boston and Charlotte, where his practice primarily consisted of representing commercial real estate lenders, along with general commercial real estate matters.
His experience on the lender side helps borrowers anticipate lender requirements and negotiate loan terms that work for their business. He focuses on delivering practical, business-oriented solutions with careful attention to risk allocation and enforceability.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Real Estate Finance
- Commercial Real Estate
- General Business and Corporate Governance
Comprehensive Commercial Real Estate Representation
Paul represents national and regional banks, private equity firms, private real estate funds, debt funds, and other alternative lenders in complex commercial real estate lending transactions across the country, including:
- Acquisition financing
- Construction financing
- Bridge financing
- Permanent financing
Paul also represents owners and developers of commercial real estate in a wide range of matters, including:
- Acquisitions and dispositions
- Financing
- Leasing
Education
Suffolk University Law School
- Juris Doctor, 2012
Florida International University
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, 2006
Community Leadership and Involvement
- Cretan Association of the Carolinas Psiloritis, former board member
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
- St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church
- Urban Land Institute, ULI Next member
Personal
Paul is fluent in Greek, and prior to law school played soccer professionally in Poland and Greece.