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Phone: 816.360.4146
Fax: 816.572.5146

Irwin E. Blond

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In his extensive commercial real estate practice, Irwin E. Blond concentrates on transactions, including the sales and purchases of apartment complexes, shopping centers, office buildings and manufacturing facilities.  Clients also depend on Mr. Blond to negotiate leases, and counsel them about partnerships, joint ventures and multiparty ownership arrangements. 

 

Mr. Blond’s advice on construction and permanent financing, workouts and restructuring, mechanic’s liens and property tax matters keeps his clients’ projects on track.  When coordinating complex regional mall leases, Mr. Blond oversees everything from the inception of the project through leasing to tenants.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
    • Section of Property, Probate and Trust Law
  • The Missouri Bar
    • Property Law Committee
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
    • Real Estate Committee
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
    • National Trustee, 1976-2003
    • National Board of Trustees, Vice-Chair
    •  Executive Committee, 1985-1994
    • Board of Directors of Kansas City Chapter and Past President
  • Jewish Community Relations Bureau/American Jewish Committee
    • Board of Directors, Chair, 1990-1993
  • National Conference of Christians and Jews
    • Board of Directors 1991-1994
  • Oakwood Country Club
    • Board of Directors, President
  • Williams College
    • President Williams Alumni Association of Greater Kansas City

Distinctions

  • Ranked in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate (Kansas City & Surrounds), 2011
  • AV Rated Martindale Hubbell
  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2012, Real Estate Law

Experience

  • National and local negotiations for complex retail and industrial leasing arrangements on behalf of both landlords and tenants, including the largest industrial and office developers in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Publications & Presentations

Missouri Bar Creditors’ & Debtors Remedies and Real Estate Practice Handbooks