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Shams Merchant
Commercial Real Estate and Private Equity Attorney · CRE.LAW
Shams advises developers, fund managers, private investment groups, and established real estate businesses on transactions, syndications, and fund formation. His Texas-based practice serves matters nationwide.
His work spans acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and commercial leasing. He also advises on Regulation D offerings and investment structures, including single-asset syndications, debt funds, and pooled real estate funds.
CRE.LAW reports more than $3.7 billion in real estate and private equity transactions. This describes his legal transaction experience, not capital raised by ClientMag.
Education: JD, University of Houston Law Center; BBA, University of Houston, magna cum laude. Practice focus: real estate transactions, fund formation, private placements, and joint ventures.
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Clemmons Legal
Douglas M Clemmons
Founder and Attorney · Clemmons Legal
Douglas founded Clemmons Legal and brings more than 14 years of legal experience advising founders, sponsors, investors, and operating companies. His background combines legal practice with business education and experience across law and finance.
His practice includes business transactions, commercial real estate, fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, and restructuring. He helps clients evaluate legal issues in the context of the commercial decisions they need to make.
Clients work directly with Douglas, with an emphasis on clear communication, practical guidance, and discretion.
Education: JD, Fordham Law School; MBA, Morgan State University. Admissions listed by his firm include New York State and United States federal courts.
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