Atty. Thomas P. McAlister

Atty. Thomas P. McAlister

Mr. McAlister is a commercial real estate attorney with over 30 years experience in all aspects of commercial real estate development and finance, specializing in retail shopping center development and retail/restaurant tenant representation on a nationwide basis for regional and national shopping center development companies and retail and chain restaurant companies.

New Orleans New Orleans 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Thomas P. McAlister at a glance

Thomas P. McAlister is an Of Counsel based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983) and Louisiana (1986). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1983) and Rice University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. McAlister is a commercial real estate attorney with over 30 years experience in all aspects of commercial real estate development and finance, specializing in retail shopping center development and retail/restaurant tenant representation on a nationwide basis for regional and national shopping center development companies and retail and chain restaurant companies
  • He has worked extensively on multi unit retail and restaurant expansion roll outs and acquisitions
  • In addition to his private practice representing numerous national retail and restaurant tenants, Mr. McAlister served as General Counsel for over 10 years for a national retail shopping center development company supervising acquisition, development, sale, finance and leasing of millions of square feet of retail shopping center space throughout the country

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas P. McAlister's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas P. McAlister handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Thomas P. McAlister's law office located?
Thomas P. McAlister's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas P. McAlister handle?
Thomas P. McAlister focuses on business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Thomas P. McAlister practiced law?
Thomas P. McAlister has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Thomas P. McAlister go to law school?
Thomas P. McAlister earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Thomas P. McAlister for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas P. McAlister received?
Thomas P. McAlister's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1983
B.A.
Rice University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1983
Louisiana
Admitted: 1986

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