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Thomas Petty, a LEED® Accredited Professional, is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Anderson Kill. Mr. Petty practices in the area of commercial real estate with an emphasis on finance, leasing and sustainable development.
Mr. Petty’s traditional real estate practice includes structuring, documenting and closing a broad variety of commercial transactions. As a U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional, Mr. Petty is familiar with the LEED® certification process and advises clients on the use and impact of LEED® standards and on “green” legal issues generally.
Representative Engagements
For more than 20 years, Mr. Petty has represented clients in more than 30 states including the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. His experience includes debt and equity financing, commercial lending, office and retail leasing, sales and dispositions, design and construction, historic preservation and legislative drafting. He has represented owners, developers, asset managers, commercial lenders, investment bankers, pension funds, foreign and domestic investors, landlords and tenants in every type of commercial real estate, including office buildings, retail centers, multi-family residential developments, hotels, retirement communities, flex space, data centers, industrial properties, road construction, golf courses and unimproved land.
Mr. Petty is one of a select group of 175 attorneys from across the globe who was selected as a "BTI Client Service All-Star" in 2009 in recognition for "excellence in delivering superior client service."
Publications
"Gone Green?: What to Consider When You Build to the Changing Environmental Standards," Enforce: The Insurance Policy Enforcement Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1 (April 2010) (with John G. Nevius)
"New LEED Laws Require Fresh Look at Old Practices," Washington Business Journal (March 26, 2010)
"Sustaining Sustainability," Focus Magazine (July 2009)
”Green Scores May Determine Winners In Real Estate,” Washington Business Journal (September 19, 2008)
"Green is Not Just the Color of Climate Conscience," AKO Real Estate & Construction Alert (August 14, 2008) and Environmental Law360 (August 27, 2008) and Law 360 (August 2008)
”Maryland Imposes Tax on Transfers of Controlling Interests in Real Property Entities,” AKO Real Estate & Construction Alert (June 2008)
"Virginia Changes Notary Requirements," AKO Real Estate & Construction Advisor (Summer 2007) (with Jenessa J. Hoffman)
"Mechanic's Liens: Know the Rules Before Using," AKO Real Estate & Construction Advisor (Autumn 2005)
Speaking Engagements
"With Sustainability in Mind," Arlington County Chamber of Commerce (May 14, 2010)
"Hurricane Coverage and Other Disasters Insurance Seminar," Rockville, MD (June 28, 2007)
Press
Mr. Petty is often quoted or cited in the press. The following is a representative sampling:
"Green Building Initiatives Becoming More Prevalent," Environmental Law360 (August 20, 2009)
”D.C. Law Pushes Commercial Building Energy Efficiency,” ENR.com, Volume 261, Issue 5, Section: Construction Week (August 18, 2008)
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia
Memberships
The District of Columbia Bar, The District of Columbia Building Industry Association, U.S. Green Building Council, National Capital Region
Education
Washington & Lee University School of Law, J.D.
Boston College, A.B., magna cum laude
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