Devin P. McComb
Experience
Devin McComb is a real estate partner located in our Seattle, Washington office.
Devin’s practice includes all manner of transactional real estate law, with a particular
emphasis on commercial and agricultural finance, leasing and acquisition and
disposition of commercial, industrial and agricultural properties. He regularly
represents institutional lenders in complex commercial, agribusiness, farm, ranch and
dairy loans throughout the Pacific Northwest and manages a streamlined process that
delivers consistent and predictable results. Devin also counsels landlords and tenants
in all types of leasing transactions for office, industrial, warehouse, medical and retail
space and assists them in drafting and negotiating leases, subleases and ground
leases. He is also experienced in structuring complex real estate transactions,
coordinated due diligence in real estate, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and
general commercial transactions.
Partner
Devin has represented retailers in several bankruptcy acquisitions (fee and leasehold
Seattle, WA
interests), as well as regional mall acquisition, development, financing and leasing.
(206) 386-7633 direct
Landlords and tenants rely on Devin to help resolve the complicated transaction issues
(206) 386-7500 fax
that confront sophisticated property owners and space users. He has negotiated
leases of all sizes, including lease amendments, subleases and assignments, “blend
and extend” transactions, renewals and other collateral documents such as nondisturbance agreements, REAs, and declarations of covenants, conditions and
restrictions, among others. Devin has also prepared and presented several process-
devin.mccomb@stoel.com
Education
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2006, with honors
mapping exercises relating to the acquisition and leasing of office and retail facilities
Dean's List
to several pension fund management groups.
Bar and Gavel Award for outstanding
service to the school and community
Before joining Stoel Rives, Devin was an associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Chicago,
Illinois (2006-2010).
Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.,
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Willamette University, B.A., 2003
Senior Key for outstanding
contribution to the university
Representative Work
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Ongoing representation of agricultural investments sector of life insurance
company in the Pacific Northwest in connection with secured permanent
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Washington
$450,000 to $120 million.
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Oregon
Ongoing representation of the joint venture owner of a prominent Seattle office
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Illinois
financing of agricultural and timber transactions with loans ranging from
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tower in connection with all leasing, operations and management matters,
including negotiation of leases ranging from 1,500 to 35,000 square feet, for
national and regional office tenants.
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Admissions
Ongoing representation of local brewery and restaurant in leasing and
operational matters, including the negotiation and drafting of a lease for new
warehousing and production facilities in Seattle.
Devin P. McComb
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Represented Texas-based bank in connection with agricultural farm and ranch financing in Oregon.
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Represented developer in the acquisition, development and debt and equity financing for several Washington communities,
including negotiation of LIHTC investment and tax-exempt bond financing in excess of $100 million.
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Represented national retailer in the bankruptcy acquisition of a 35-store portfolio of department store fee and leasehold
interests in several western states.
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Represented a Chicago real estate investment company in the creation of a joint venture and the purchase of four office
properties, including the negotiating of the limited partnership agreement, purchase agreements and loan documents.
Supervised leasing activities after the closing of the acquisition.
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Assisted in the drafting and negotiation of over 80 leases and various amendments covering approximately 330,000 square feet
on behalf of the owner of a lifestyle shopping center in Illinois.
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Represented pension fund manager in all leasing activities in two large property portfolios in the northeastern United States and
California.
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Represented international skin care products manufacturer in its headquarters lease in Redmond, Washington, as well as its
ongoing real estate portfolio work of office and industrial leases.
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Represented Seattle-based tech company in drafting and negotiation of new office lease for headquarters in South Lake Union.
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Represents several nonprofit and religious organizations in property development and leasing activities, including the joint
venture construction of a community center and associated ground lease.
Professional Activities
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Former member and president, Board of Directors, Chicago Public Art Group
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Member, Associates Campaign, Campaign for Equal Justice
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Member, Downtown Seattle Association
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Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
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Member, Oregon State Bar
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Member, Illinois State Bar Association
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Member, Washington State Bar Association