JOHN D. WITTENBERG, JR., SHAREHOLDER

Mr. John D. Wittenberg, Jr.
Shareholder
Phone 210.271.1700
Fax 210.271.1740
VCard

Education
St. Mary's University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1988
University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1990

Licensed
1991, Texas; 1992, Missouri

Details of Practice
Mr. Wittenberg joined the Firm in March 2006 and practices in the Business Transactions Section. His practice is primarily focused on complex commercial real estate and financing transactions, with significant experience representing corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and individuals on commercial real estate (acquisition, disposition, development and leasing) and general business matters, and representing national and state banks on commercial lending transactions (real estate and asset-based), loan restructurings and loan workouts. Mr. Wittenberg also represents numerous for-profit and non-profit entities in connection with the sale and purchase of multifamily apartment complexes and has successfully closed a number of tax-exempt bond transactions and low-income housing tax credit transactions for his clients.

Mr. Wittenberg has significant large law firm experience, however, he strives to provide his clients the attention and service provided by smaller law firms. He utilizes the latest technology to provide the most efficient representation possible and focuses on constant communication and being available for his clients whenever and wherever they need him. His goal is to render legal services of the highest quality on a cost-effective and timely basis.

Experience
Commercial Loan Transactions:

Ongoing representation of national banks on commercial loan transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, real estate, asset-based and construction loans.
Represented a national bank as agent's counsel in connection with $150,000,000 revolving and term credit facilities.
Represented various corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies as borrowers on commercial real estate loan transactions, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD financed transactions.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions:

Ongoing representation of a national bank on site acquisition and commercial lease transactions.
Ongoing representation of a national bank in the disposition of foreclosed and distressed assets.
Represented a national bank in the acquisition and construction of a 70,000 square foot data center in San Antonio, Texas.

Multifamily Projects:

Representation of a purchaser in the acquisition of four (4) apartment projects in San Antonio, Texas, with multiple layers of equity and debt financing.
Representation of apartment owners in the negotiation of multifamily property management agreements.

Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Missouri Bar Association
American Bar Association
San Antonio Bar Association
Real Estate Council of San Antonio
Texas Association of Bank Counsel
State Bar of Texas - Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section
Texas Real Estate Commission - Licensed Salesperson

Prior Experience
Groce, Locke & Hebdon, P.C. , 1991 - 1996
Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C. , 1996 - 2001
Holland & Knight, LLP, 2001 - 2006