Robert D. Rives

Bobby is a transaction attorney who has worked with clients of all sizes across many industries such as real estate, entertainment, technology, and finance. His approach is to help clients prioritize their needs in a particular deal and then to structure and negotiate the transaction in a way that pursues those specific needs. 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, redevelopment, 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 is a fellow with the American College of Mortgage Attorneys and 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.

Bobby has been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the area of Real Estate Law every year since 2018.

Bobby’s experience as a musician gives him a perspective that is appreciated by both artists and others who value creativity in analyzing transactions. Prior to attending law school, Bobby worked in musical artist representation where he enjoyed a wide variety of experiences. He draws on the highs of those experiences such as working with major record labels and producers, and managing the financial and day to day aspects of touring. He also draws on the not-so-highs of counting t-shirts at the end of the night and trying to find a tour bus to replace the one sitting on the side of the Interstate!