Bedell, Ariel R.

Current Employment Position(s)

Partner

Lawyer Overview

Ms. Bedell represents clients in all matters of real estate transactions such as conversion of mobilehome parks to resident owned communities, including processing Department of Real Estate applications and exemptions, filing Tentative and Final Map applications with local jurisdictions, negotiating and drafting organizational documents, preparing and filing of MPROP applications and conducting meetings with residents.

Additionally, Ms. Bedell represents clients in the acquisition and disposition of various types of real property, including performing all aspects of due diligence and addressing complex title and survey issues. Ms. Bedell has represented commercial and residential owners, investors and developers of real estate projects, including shopping centers, major office projects, and residential communities, and represented developers and owners in the negotiation and preparation of easements, restrictions and agreements related to real property.
 
Ms. Bedell is one of the few attorneys nationwide certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council. Ms. Bedell is able to assist clients in all phases of the green and sustainable building process, including rating system selection, navigation of the certification process and rapidly emerging government regulations. Ms. Bedell assists clients in navigating issues relating to the purchase and sale of real estate specifically related to green and sustainable practices.
 
Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Bedell worked for Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP in San Diego as an associate in the Real Estate Department, specializing with the firm's Tenant In Common Syndication Practice. Prior to joining Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, Ms. Bedell was a real estate associate with Freeman, Freeman and Smiley, LLP in Los Angeles.

Areas of Practice

• Real Estate 85%
• Business/Commercial 10%
• Taxation 5%

Representative Clients

• Homeowners Associations
• Commercial Landlord and Tenants Attorney
• Real Estate Developers

West Practice Categories

Corporate Governance, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Formation & Business Planning, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Real Estate Law, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate, Title Insurance, Property (Ad Valorem) Taxes

Bar Admissions

• California
• Tennessee
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2003

Professional Associations and Memberships

• San Diego County Bar Association, 2003 - 2009 (Member)
• NAIOP, 2008 - 2009 (Member)

Past Employment Positions

• Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP, Associate, 2007 - 2008
• Freeman, Freeman and Smiley, Associate, 2006 - 2007

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 2006
  LL.M.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Taxation
• University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 2003
  J.D.
• San Diego State University, 1999
  B.A.
  Honors: Sigma Alpha Honor Society
  Major: Biology

Fraternities/Sororities

• Sigma Alpha

Ancillary Businesses

• LEED Accredited Professional through the U.S.G.B.C.

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

5760 Fleet Street
Suite 110
Carlsbad, CA 92008-4713

Phones

866-933-2340

Faxes

760-431-2003

Emails

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Websites

http://www.loftinfirm.com