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Joseph L. Stiles

Partner, Attorney at Williams Mullen

Medium firm (21 to 100 attorneys)Richmond, VA Website 804.420.6023
John Marshall American Inn of Court - MemberVirginia Bar Association - Real Property Section, Business Law Section, Corporate Counsel SectionVirginia Bar Association - Real Estate Section, Business Law SectionNorth Carolina Bar Association - MemberRichmond Bar Association - Real Estate Section Executive Committee, Business Law SectionHampden-Sydney Bar Association - Member (2016-present)GRACRE - Member (2023-present)Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate - Local Affairs Committee (2020-2024)Historic Richmond Foundation - Junior Board, Outreach CommitteeHome Organization Management Essentials, Inc. (HOME) - Board Member

About

Joseph L. Stiles advises senior housing owners and operators on mergers, acquisitions, and debt and equity financings. He counsels privately held companies and multinational organizations on commercial property development and construction, leasing, and financing. He forms companies, arranges their ownership structure, and sets corporate governance. He negotiates commercial contracts and represents clients through closing. He earned a Juris Doctor degree in 2013 from the University of Richmond School of Law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Hampden-Sydney College in 2010. He has held leadership roles on the Real Estate Section Executive Committee of the Richmond Bar Association. He also belongs to the John Marshall American Inn of Court and the North Carolina Bar Association.

Who is a good fit for Joseph L. Stiles

  • Owners and operators of senior housing businesses in a merger or acquisition.
  • Companies that need counsel on a debt financing or an equity financing.

Education and admissions

Education
  • University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 2013
  • Hampden-Sydney College, B.A., 2010
Bar admissions
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Specialties

Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structuresCommercial leases and lease assignments

Representative matters

As described on the firm’s website.

  • Provided advice on commercial property acquisition, portfolio management, real estate strategies and financing.
  • Assisted commercial and residential clients with property and tenant management concerns and regulatory compliance efforts.
  • Served as lender’s counsel to regional and national banks’ commercial investment groups. (lender side)
  • Assisted public and private entities on general business and corporate matters including formation, restructuring, transaction approaches, tax planning, contract drafting and negotiation.

Deal profile

Typical deal size
Any deal size
Remote work
In-person / regional

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