Stuart E. Bodker

Shareholder

Since returning to Kansas City from New York in 1978, Mr. Bodker has developed a wide-ranging practice in corporate and real estate matters. Mr. Bodker is primarily known for his representation of nationwide developers of shopping centers and office buildings; however, his practice includes acting as general counsel for mid-size corporations as well as documenting secured loans, providing advice on bankruptcy matters, and litigating with respect to all of the above topics. Mr. Bodker also has an expertise in commodity regulations.

Areas of Concentration

Real Estate. Nationwide practice in all aspects of commercial real estate, including development, leasing, financing, and structuring of limited liability companies, partnerships, and syndication.

Banking. Representation of banks, lenders, borrowers, and guarantors on all aspects of lending, especially secured real estate and inventory loans, including advice with respect to the Uniform Commercial Code and bankruptcy matters.

General Corporate Matters. Representation of officers, directors, and corporations on all aspects of corporate structuring and planning, including operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.

Litigation. Representation of both plaintiffs and defendants with respect to enforcement and defense of bank loans and guaranties, landlord/tenant disputes, commercial and real estate disputes, and bankruptcy matters.

Professional Affiliations, Honors, & Activities

Licensed to practice in Missouri
Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Member, American Bar Association (Business and Real Estate Sections)
Member, Missouri Bar Association
Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
AV^® Preeminent^™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell*

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Education

Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1978)
Tulane University (B.A., 1975, cum laude, Economics and Philosophy)