Robert D. Rives
Shareholder
Phone
(334) 241-8085
Bobby.Rives@chlaw.com
Bobby Rives is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1996. He received his B.S.B.A. from Auburn University in Montgomery in 1990 and his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1996. While at the University of Alabama, Bobby was a Student Editor for the American Journal of Tax Policy. In addition, Bobby was awarded the University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic Scholarship.
As Chair of the firm’s Real Estate section, Bobby concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and finance, with a special emphasis on real estate development and commercial lending. He regularly advises clients in the acquisition, development and operation of a variety of commercial and residential real estate projects, such as shopping centers, multifamily properties, condominiums, mixed-use developments and traditional neighborhood developments. Further, Bobby represents landlords and tenants in all types of commercial leasing negotiations.
Bobby routinely represents lenders and borrowers in connection with a wide array of construction and permanent financing facilities, including participating loans, for commercial properties such as shopping centers, apartments, office buildings, hotels and planned unit developments. His practice also involves a special emphasis on representation of lenders making construction and permanent loans for multifamily housing for lower-income households, including loans that are made in connection with HOME loans, Section 42 tax credits and Affordable Housing Program grants. Additionally, Bobby represents lenders in commercial and residential foreclosures and workouts.
Education
J.D., cum laude, The University of Alabama School of Law, 1996
B.S.B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery, 1990
Bar Admissions
Alabama, 1996
Honors and Awards
The Best Lawyers in America – Real Estate Law in Montgomery Area, 2008-Present
University of Alabama Federal Tax Clinic Scholarship
Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys
Publications and Lectures
“Financing the Condominium Project,” in conjunction with the Alabama Bar Institute for Continuing Legal Education (CLE presentation), December 2008
“Easement Law,” in conjunction with Alabama State Bar Association Annual Meeting (CLE presentation), June 2000
Faulkner Law School Guest and Substitute Lecturer on Real Property, Land Use Planning
Memberships, Affiliations, and Activities
Alabama Christian Academy:
Chair of Board of Directors, 2014 – 2017
Vice-Chair of Board, 2012-2014; 2017-2020
Served as chair and member of various committees
Pro-bono legal services
Compassion 21, Inc. (f/k/a Montgomery Inner City Ministry, Inc.):
Member of Board of Directors
Pro-bono legal services
Landmark Church:
Deacon for Adult Education
Volunteer leader in teen ministry
Pro-bono legal services
American Journal of Tax Policy:
Student Editor
Contact Information
150 South Perry Street
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
p: (334) 241-8085
f: (334) 323-8888