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    Joanne Badr
    JB
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    Business Law

    Asheville, NC

    About

    Joanne's practice emphasizes the representation of banks and other financial institutions in commercial loan transactions involving asset-based and real estate secured loans, including new construction, multi-family, mixed use, retail, hotel, and healthcare related projects. She also represents real estate developers and business owners in connection with acquisition, disposition, planning, financing, construction, and leasing negotiations. Joanne's representation has further included the representation of developers and housing authorities in connection with tax credit developments of multifamily and affordable housing. Joanne regularly advises clients on a broad range of business law matters, including the formation and structuring of new businesses and investment entities, business transfers and acquisitions, asset purchase and sale transactions, and contract drafting and negotiation. Joanne's unique combination of experience in commercial lending, development, real estate, and business law allows her to provide sound guidance to her clients in connection with a broad range of legal issues. Clients find her knowledge of these processes beneficial when navigating these frequently complex waters, and they rely on her to focus on the smallest details of their transactions while never losing sight of the big picture.

    Overview

    Practice focus

    Business Law

    Firm

    Ward and Smith, P.A.

    Office details

    Location

    82 Patton Avenue, Suite 300, P.O. Box 2020
    Asheville, NC 28802

    Services

    Practice areas

    Business LawReal Estate

    Languages

    English

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    Credentials

    Bar admissions

    • North Carolina, 2008
    • Connecticut, 2008
    • New York, 2009

    Education

    • Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 2008
    • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., graduated 2003

    Affiliations

    • Western North Carolina Real Estate Foundation - Board Member
    • North Carolina Bar Association - Real Property Section Council Member 2016-2019
    • Community Foundation of Western North Carolina - Board Member
    • Buncombe County Boys & Girls Club - Advisory Council Member
    • Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Asheville Alumna, Class XXXIV
    • 28th Judicial District Bar - Member