Biography
Mr. Romine focuses his practice on commercial real estate, land use, financing and business matters. He routinely serves as counsel for individual and institutional owners, developers, financial institutions, telecommunications companies and utilities in commercial transactions including entity structuring, acquisition, financing, land use approval, zoning, restructurings, leasing and environmental compliance. He has published various articles relative to commercial real estate issues and is a frequent lecturer.
Legal Experience
- LeClairRyan, Norfolk, Virginia, 2001 – present
- Huff, Poole & Mahoney, P.C., Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1992 – 2001
- Hunton & Williams, Richmond, Virginia, 1984 – 1992
- The Continental Group, Richmond, Virginia, 1980 - 1984
Memberships and Affiliations
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American College of Real Estate Lawyers: Secretary, Land Use Committee
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American College of Mortgage Attorneys
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American Bar Association: Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section; Real Property Division Council Member and Supervisory Council Member of Land Use and Environmental Committee; Corporate Sponsorship
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Virginia State Bar: Real Property Section Chair, 2002-2003, Member of Board of Governors
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American Land Title Association: Past Chairman, Lenders’ Counsel Group
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Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE): President, 1999; Chair, President's Council, 2008
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Virginia Association for Commercial Real Estate (VACRE): Chair, 2003-2006
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Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce: Regional Executive Committee; Chair, Hampton Roads Sports Commission, 2008; Chair, Virginia Beach Division, 2006
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Lead Hampton Roads: Immediate Past Chair, 2010
Distinctions
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Virginia Super Lawyers in Real Estate and Land Use/Zoning
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Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law
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Virginia Business magazine's 2011 "Legal Elite", Real Estate/Land Use
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Education
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J.D., University of Richmond School of Law, 1980
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M.B.A., University of Richmond, 1983
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B.A., magna cum laude, University of Richmond, 1977
Bar Admissions
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Virginia
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North Carolina
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New York
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