“I am honored to work with entrepreneurial clients that are positively impacting our communities, whether they are a developer of a high-profile mixed-use real estate project, a founder of a new restaurant or entertainment concept or anything in between. My clients deserve the highest level of legal acumen and business sense. To that end, I truly appreciate the significance of the role in which my clients have entrusted me.”
Committed to delivering strategic, client-focused legal solutions that drive business success and foster community growth through practical, efficient, and effective counsel in all aspects of commercial real estate law.
With deep Dallas roots and wide-ranging experience across Texas and nationally, Rory Nerenberg excels in all aspects of commercial real estate across various property types, from acquisition to disposition to all other aspects of the real estate life cycle. Known for his strategic foresight and practical approach, Rory expertly navigates high-profile projects, identifying deal-breakers and providing effective solutions to keep his clients’ best interests and projects on track.
Rory values the “big-firm” quality legal work offered in the dynamic, client-focused rate-competitive environment of Condon Tobin, and credits the firm’s collective expertise for allowing him to represent such a diverse client base, from institutional giants to entrepreneurial ventures.
Prior to joining Condon Tobin in 2007 and expanding his practice to member level in 2013, Rory began his professional legal journey first at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and then at Baker Botts.
Before putting down roots in Dallas, Rory Nerenberg was guided by a powerful legacy etched in the roots of his family tree. Originally from Toronto and the youngest of three siblings, Rory carries a significant heritage marked by his paternal grandparents’ extraordinary survival during the Holocaust, including his grandfather’s endurance through three years at Auschwitz. This legacy greatly influences Rory’s life, and he is steadfast in making sure that the current generation remembers this very difficult time in our history.
Rory lives in University Park with his wife and three daughters. Outside of work, Rory loves traveling with his family (including ski trips to Colorado and holiday trips to New York City), supporting his girls’ dance, soccer, volleyball, and basketball teams, and attending Dallas Mavericks games with his girls who have become MFFLs (Mavs Fans For Life).
Rory Nerenberg is a seasoned commercial real estate attorney with over 20 years of experience in representing property owners, developers, investors, tenants and other entrepreneurs in complex real estate transactions in retail, office, multi-family, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use and other property sectors, including:
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Rory has represented sellers and buyers on countless acquisitions and dispositions of improved and unimproved property throughout the United States, including all parts of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, Minnesota, North Carolina, California, Colorado, Tennessee, and Arkansas. Rory’s experience includes portfolio acquisitions and dispositions involving multiple properties across multiple states, as well as various property-specific transactions. Total transaction volume is in the billions of dollars.
Development / Re-Development
Rory has represented developers of ground-up development and re-development projects of all shapes and sizes, including high-profile mixed-use projects with retail/restaurant, multi-family, office, and hospitality components. Total transaction volume is in the billions of dollars.
Leasing
Rory has negotiated thousands of leases on behalf of landlords and tenants, including in the retail/restaurant, office, industrial and medical sectors. Rory’s experience includes numerous “national credit” tenant leases on behalf of landlords. Total transaction volume is in the billions of dollars.
Financing
Rory has represented numerous developers and other property owners in the procurement of acquisition financing, construction financing, permanent financing and refinancing, as well as loan modifications, loan disputes, foreclosures, deed-in-lieu-of foreclosures, assignment-in-lieu-of foreclosures, etc. Rory’s experience includes portfolio loans involving multiple properties across multiple states. Loan types include CMBS, life/insurance co., national banks, regional banks, local banks, debt funds, mezzanine lenders, etc. Total transaction volume is in the billions of dollars.
Joint Ventures / Re-capitalization
Rory has represented numerous developers and other sponsors in joint venture and recapitalization transactions with institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, etc. Rory’s experience includes programmatic joint venture structure whereby client and investor allocate large sums of money towards a number of properties over a period of time, as well as various property-specific joint venture transactions. Rory’s experience also includes recapitalization (i.e., take out existing investor and bring on new investor) of multiple grocery-anchored shopping centers across multiple states. Total transaction volume is in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Asset Management / Property Management
Rory has dealt with all types of asset management and property management-related issues, including lease defaults/disputes, landlord enforcement of rights and remedies, casualty-events (e.g., tornado) and corresponding insurance issues, maintenance/repair issues, redevelopment issues, etc.
Q: How do you approach risk management in real estate deals?
By identifying potential issues early and developing proactive strategies to mitigate them, leveraging not only my own extensive experience, but the collective of the incredible legal minds we have who are just as committed to driving business growth and prosperity.
Q: What drew you to join Condon Tobin, and what makes it home to you?
I was drawn to Condon Tobin because of its commitment to providing top-tier legal services in a dynamic and client-focused environment. The firm’s emphasis on teamwork, mentorship, and innovation makes it an inspiring place to work. I remain committed to Condon Tobin because of the collaborative culture and the continuous opportunities to grow professionally while making a tangible impact on our clients’ success.
Q: What role does mentorship play at Condon Tobin?
Mentorship is a cornerstone of Condon Tobin’s culture. Experienced attorneys are committed to guiding and supporting junior colleagues, sharing knowledge, and helping them navigate their careers. This culture of mentorship ensures that everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed, and firm leadership’s emphasis on a healthy work-life balance allows us all to perform at our best both professionally and personally.
