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Biography
Chris Fahrendorf’s practice is concentrated in the area of commercial finance and real estate transactions. He represents developers in the acquisition, financing, leasing and disposition of retail, office, residential and mixed-use developments. Chris also represents financial institutions in real estate and asset-based lending transactions.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Arizona
Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Arizona
Education
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (J.D.)
Associate Managing Editor, Arizona State Law Journal
University of Arizona (B.S., Business Administration, minor in Spanish, magna cum laude)
Experience
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2024-2025)
Representative Transactions
Closed the purchase of over $20 million of distressed debt
Represented developer as local counsel in $550 million shopping center refinancing
Negotiated leases and other transaction documents with national and regional retailers
Represented residential builder in negotiations of development agreement with City of Tempe
Drafted condominium declaration and related documents for 50,000 square-foot office condominium project
Negotiated $42 million loan for an office/retail project
Previous Professional Experience
Fahrendorf Law Firm P.C., Attorney (2009-2011)
Valenzuela Law Firm PLC, Attorney (2005-2009)
Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, Associate (2000-2005)
Professional Memberships and Activities
Real Property Section, State Bar of Arizona
Community Involvement
Saint Mary’s Scholarship and Benefit Fund, President (2005-present)
Exito, Inc., Chairman, Board of Directors (2005-2008)
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