Jeff Nielson is a transactional attorney specializing in the development, acquisition, and financing of commercial real estate projects across the United States.

Jeff frequently represents financial institutions in connection with construction, bridge, and other secured real estate financings. He has handled loan originations totaling hundreds of millions of dollars covering office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and other asset classes.

Jeff has deep experience in the renewable energy industry and regularly represents developers, tax equity investors and lenders in connection with solar and wind projects. His practice includes drafting and negotiating site control instruments and securing energy project title insurance. He also advises renewable energy developers on mergers and acquisitions and regulatory matters.

As a member of the firm’s timberlands team, Jeff has counseled clients on structuring and closing acquisitions and dispositions of large tracts of timberland in the Pacific Northwest and Southeastern United States.