Education
- J.D., University of San Diego, magna cum laude
- B.A., Business Administration, University of San Diego
Admissions
- California
Involvement
- ICSC, San Diego Chapter
- NAIOP, San Diego Chapter
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When it comes to keeping focused on the issues that matter, Craig Swanson is the attorney you want at your side. As one of the leading shopping center redevelopment lawyers in the United States, Craig takes a practical approach to completing even the most complex deals. He is well-versed in anticipating and addressing the needs of his clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, working smart, concentrating on what is important, and drafting agreements succinctly.
With more than 35 years of experience, Craig specializes in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing, and financing of shopping centers and commercial and mixed-use projects. His legal strategies for helping developers respond to space limitations through creative air rights agreements, converting anchor stores into mixed-use retail spaces, and identifying opportunities for "big box" stores to expand into urban neighborhoods reflect a combination of creative legal strategy, innovative business thinking, and pragmatism. With a client list that includes some of the nation's leading real estate companies, Craig has extensive experience representing developers, from individuals to national corporations, in drafting and negotiating CC&Rs for industrial/business parks and reciprocal easement agreements (REAs) for shopping centers. His expertise also encompasses a broad range of leasing issues, representing both landlords and tenants.
Prior to founding CGS3, Craig was a partner at Allen Matkins. His expertise in the industry is well recognized, and he has been a speaker at national events for ICSC events, including the organization's US Shopping Center Law Conference.