Biography
Rarely does a development project happen in North Central West Virginia that Tammie is not involved with in some way. Tammie assists clients with banking, real estate, commercial transactions, title insurance, and construction law matters. The perfect combination of a strategic thinker and a doer, Tammie is well-versed in navigating the intricate nature of working on large-scale projects involving multiple property owners, governmental agencies, and financial investors.
Tammie’s experience as vice president and general counsel of a nationally recognized bank, and president of one of its subsidiaries, brings a unique banking industry perspective to her practice. Tammie serves on the firm’s Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee, and previously was the department head for the Business department.
Tammie is active in First Law International (FLI) and acts as the U.S. representative in matters for clients around the globe.
Representative Experience
- Counseled client with the construction and development of a multi-phase apartment complex, including drafting various documents for the reciprocal use of roads and amenities, and the preparation, review, and negotiation of financing documents for multi-million dollar construction loan
- Assisted client in the successful development of a mixed-use subdivision including commercial, residential, and church properties. Representation included establishing criteria for development standards, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various documents including a complex master association agreement.
- Experienced in all aspects of complex real estate matters, including issuance of commercial and residential title insurance policies, having issued hundreds of millions of dollars in policy coverage insuring owners and lenders
- Represented developers of residential and commercial real estate projects often from concept to completion, including those engaged in multi-state construction projects
- Represented hospitality and related clients in business startup, structuring, and financing efforts, including private placements
- Represented local and regional banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions on a variety of matters from commercial and consumer lending to compliance and regulatory matters
Education
- J.D. West Virginia University College of Law
- B.A. Wheeling Jesuit University
Memberships
- West Virginia Bankers Association
- Community Bankers Association of West Virginia
- Chair, United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties Campaign
- Women United Steering Committee, United Way of Monongalia, and Preston Counties
- Past Chair, Associate Division, Contractors Association of West Virginia (2020)
- Past President, Board of Directors, Mon County Habitat for Humanity
- Past President, Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia
- Past Member, Board of Directors, United Way of Mon and Preston Counties
- Past Chair, Annual Gala Planning Committee, WVU Children’s Hospital
- Monongalia County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- IOLTA Committee, West Virginia State Bar
- Chair, Real Estate Division, West Virginia State Bar
Achievements
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2024-Present), Real Estate Law (2024-Present)
- Sharp Shooter Award, West Virginia Executive Magazine (2017)
- Wonder Woman Award, West Virginia Living Magazine (2016)
- Generation Next 40 Under 40, The State Journal (2008)
- Outstanding Board Member, West Virginia Habitat for Humanity (2012)
Speaking Engagements
- Regular Presenter, Topics such as Identity Theft, Mortgage Fraud, Tips for Avoiding Computer-Based Banking Scams
- Trainer, Commercial & Residential Mortgage Lenders
- Regular Presenter, Contractor Association Events
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