Experts Directory

Forrest M. Smith III

As a respected professional, Forrest’s national practice covers all areas of real estate, ranging from raw land to industrial, healthcare, multi-family, retail and hospitality, and includes representation of owners, developers, landlords, and tenants in all types of properties including build to suit. Forrest also maintains a diverse business practice consisting primarily of finance and lending, including workouts and foreclosures and representation of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and other entities in all areas of contract, [...]

Matthew P. Kingery

As a WV real estate attorney, Mr. Kingery assists clients with complex commercial title and mineral title issues. This work includes oversight of title certifications for oil and natural gas estates and coal estates as well as leasehold and surface titles for businesses and individuals in WV. He also represents clients in matters affecting boundaries, condemnation, easements, rights-of-way, eminent domain, and other real property interests in both state and federal courts. A member of the Energy [...]

Scott Efird

Prior to joining St. Amand & Efird PLLC, Mr. Efird practiced at the Charlotte office of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP focusing on the representation of commercial and residential developers, builders, landlords and tenants in a wide variety of real estate projects, including the leasing, acquisition, development and financing of retail shopping centers, office complexes, mixed-use developments and residential subdivisions. In response to the ever-changing economy, Mr. Efird also has extensive experience in loan [...]