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Glenn T. Sherman, Partner

Co-Chair - Real Estate

310.255.6115 |   310.255.6215 |   Glenn.Sherman@ffslaw.com
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Glenn T. ShermanGlenn T. Sherman is Co-Chair of our Real Estate Department.  He handles all aspects of a commercial real estate practice, with extensive experience in construction and development, purchases and sales, and leasing. He has been involved in transactions throughout the United States, including Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Washington.

Purchases, sales and leasing

Mr. Sherman counsels clients in the purchase and sale of office buildings, shopping centers, industrial properties and apartment buildings. In addition, he handles various residential agreements and sales.

With regard to leasing, Mr. Sherman handles everything from big box retailers to small mom & pop spaces. He creates standard form leases for use across various projects. By representing both landlords and tenants, he has a realistic understanding of the needs of each side and uses that during negotiation to resolve sticking points acceptable to both parties.

Honors

Mr. Sherman has been awarded an AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review, the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards.

He was recognized in the L.A. Times B2B Commercial Real Estate Magazine as a 2022 Visionary.

Attorney Education

EDUCATION

J.D., cum laude, Southwestern University School of Law

B.A., University of California Los Angeles

Attorney Admited to Practice

California

Representative Clients and Matters

Negotiated leases on behalf of landlords with the following tenants:
Wal-Mart,
Ralph’s Grocery Co.,
Smart ‘n’ Final,
Wild Oats,
Sprouts,
Trader Joe’s,
7-Eleven,
Walgreens,
CVS,
Rite Aid,
Ross Dress for Less,
Marshall’s,
Fallas Paredes,
99 Cents Only,
PetsMart,
Staples,
Office Depot,
Lumber Liquidators,
Skechers,
Chase,
Wells Fargo,
Washington Mutual,
Payless Shoe Source,
Starbucks,
McDonald’s,
Carl’s Jr.,
Panda Express,
Jamba Juice,
Johnny Rockets,
Subway,
and numerous sit-down restaurants, among others.

Negotiated leases on behalf of tenants with the following landlords:
Westfield,
Kimco,
Champion Real Estate Company,
Black Rock,
Douglas Emmett,
TOPA,
EOP,
The Irvine Company,
KBS Realty, among others.

Professional & Community Involvement

Los Angeles County Bar Association | Real Property Section

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

The Guardians

Stop Cancer

Camp Max Straus

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Presentations & Publications

“Single Tenant Build-to-Suit Leases: Creating Value for Both Developers and Retailers” | ICSC U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference | October 6, 2016
“Landlord Lease Remedies: A Closer Look” | Los Angeles County Bar Association - Leasing and Development | August 1, 2013
"AIA Contracts: If Only You Knew What You Don't Know" | International Council of Shopping Center's (ICSC) Law Conference | November 7, 2012
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) seminars | July 4, 2012
"Top 10 Issues in Big Box Leasing" | Los Angeles County Bar Association | January 5, 2012
Co-Author | "The Infamous LOI" | Gold's Gym Franchise Newsletter | January 4, 2012
Author | "Insurance: The Great Equalizer in Lease Negotiations" | AIR Newsletter | January 4, 2001
"The Real Estate Show" | KGIL | December 9, 1999
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Books

"Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements" | Negotiation Business Transactions, published by John Wiley & Sons | January 21, 1998
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