Overview
Steve Mason practices in the areas of commercial real estate, lending transactions and corporate law. His practice includes representation of commercial banks and other lending institutions.
Professional & Community Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
- Former Chair, Board of Directors, DHIC, Inc., non-profit affordable housing developer
Honors & Awards
- Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys
- Best Lawyers®, Real Estate Law (1995-2022)
- Best Lawyers®, "Lawyer of the Year," Raleigh Real Estate Law (2012)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate: Finance (2004-2022); Real Estate (2017-2022)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated
- North Carolina Super Lawyers (2006-2014)
- Top 100 Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers
- Named Top Business Lawyer in North Carolina by Business North Carolina (annual Legal Elite peer selection edition, January 2009)
- Business North Carolina's Legal Elite, Real Estate (2004-2016)
- Hall of Fame since 2009
Academic Appointments
- Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina School of Law (2015-Present)
Experience
Experience
Steve Mason has over thirty years of experience in the areas of:
- real estate finance.
- counseling clients with regard to development and leasing issues.
- counsel to various office, retail and residential developers and investors.
He has also been involved in numerous secured lending transactions as well as syndicated credit arrangements.
Additionally, he engages in a general business practice, counseling clients on contract issues, finance and acquisitions.
News & Publications
News
Publications
Practices
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina
Education
University of Virginia, J.D., 1981
University of North Carolina, B.A. with highest honors, 1978