John R. “Nip” Weisenfels

Experience

Nip has over 40 years of experience in commercial real estate development, commercial lending, banking, leasing, financing, and business law. Utilizing his thorough understanding of real estate development and his overall knowledge of the industry, Nip has successfully assisted clients by structuring, financing, and leasing development projects throughout the U.S. for many years.  Well versed in lending matters, Nip advises banks, insurance companies, and other institutional investors in connection with loans secured by real estate, and the workout of delinquent loans. He has assisted clients in ground-up construction, development, lease-up, financing and disposition of retail developments, office developments, multi-family developments and mixed-use developments. Nip also advises real estate development clients on structuring joint ventures with institutional investors.

Areas of Practice

• Real Estate
• Commercial Lending
• Business Law

Areas of Emphasis

• Real Estate Acquisition, Development and Disposition
• Real Estate Finance
• Real Estate Transactions
• Commercial Leasing

Activities and Memberships

• The Missouri Bar
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• University of Missouri Law Review

Honors and Recognition

• Recognized and ranked by Chambers USA, Real Estate
• Selected as among The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate
• Selected as among Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers
• Chosen by Ingram’s as among 50 Missourians You Should Know
• Received highest attorney rating from Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent

Personal Note

Back when there was a Big Eight Conference, Nip played football for the University of Missouri at Columbia where he was inducted in its Football Hall of Fame.