Bio
Bryan Saxton is a partner whose practice involves commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing, as well as business transactions.. With a diverse clientele ranging from large international organizations to real estate investment trusts and small businesses, Bryan brings extensive experience to his practice in real estate and other business matters.
With a background spanning both large and small law firms, Bryan is committed to delivering excellent service to his clients while maintaining cost efficiency. He leverages his experience to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. Bryan is also active with local bar associations, including the Maryland State Bar Association, as chair of its Real Property Section Council. Outside of his legal practice, Bryan is also engaged in the Baltimore community with several non-profit organizations and volunteers his time many weekends as an official with Maryland Swimming.
Practice Groups
- Real Estate
- Business Planning & Transactions
- Commercial Lending
- Tax & Wealth Planning
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Education
- University of Maryland School Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D.
- Miami University, Ohio, M.S.
- Georgia Southern University, B.B.A, cum laude
- Chair: Maryland State Bar Association – Real Property Section Council, Chair
- Fellow: Maryland Bar Foundation – Fellow
- Member: Urban Land Institute
- Former President: Maryland Carey Law Alumni Board
- Former Co-Chair: Maryland Carey Law School Club
- United Way of Central Maryland – Previous Board Member: Baltimore County Partnership Board,
- Leaders United Executive Council, and Emerging Leaders United Executive Council
- Best Lawyers in America® – Real Estate Law (2023-present)
- Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019-2021)
- Daily Record’s VIP List – Very Important Professionals Successful by 40 (2017)
Experience
Real Estate
Draft a broad range of commercial contracts, including vendor, construction management, property management, service, brokerage, and tower license agreements.
Lead complex real estate transactions from onset to closing, including contract negotiations and coordination of extensive due diligence and title review.
Represented industrial REIT in $3 billion sale of property and joint venture transaction.
Ran $450 million transaction involving more than 30 buildings in multiple states. Led due diligence, title, survey, and zoning review; drafted closing documents, liaised with title company, seller, and local counsel on tax abatements.
Draft and reviewed documents related to tax abatements, PILOT programs, and municipal utility districts.
Negotiate and draft industrial, office, and retail leases and amendments on behalf of landlords and tenants.
Serve as primary legal point of contact for leasing matters in several client buildings across the United States, including large office buildings in several major cities.
Business Transactions
Represent national retailer on disposition of assets and locations across the country.
Assisted large, traded company with complex and comprehensive sale of operations in three states.
Advise owners and business leaders on matters from start up to dissolution.
Serve as outside general counsel to several companies on ongoing business matters affecting their operations.
Help clients navigate exit issues from their business including succession planning and dealing with unforeseen exit complications.