About Douglas
Douglas R. Prince: Real Estate Finance and Commercial Lending Legal Counsel
Douglas R. Prince is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in a broad range of real estate and financial matters. With a distinguished career focused on regional and national clients, Mr. Prince provides expert legal counsel across complex transactional real estate, commercial asset-based lending, and residential/consumer loan program development and compliance. His deep understanding of the financial landscape, coupled with a commitment to strategic solutions, makes him a trusted advisor for businesses and individuals navigating the intricacies of modern real estate finance.
Mr. Prince’s practice is built on a foundation of meticulous attention to detail, a proactive approach to risk management, and a dedication to achieving optimal outcomes for his clients. He consistently seeks innovative solutions to complex challenges, leveraging his extensive knowledge to guide clients through every stage of the process, from initial concept to final closing.
Mr. Prince’s expertise encompasses a wide array of specialized areas within the real estate and financial sectors, including:
- Banking and Finance Law: Providing legal support for complex lending transactions, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and structuring financing solutions tailored to specific client needs.
- Financial Services Regulation Law: Navigating the regulatory landscape for financial institutions, including compliance with Dodd-Frank and other relevant legislation.
- Real Estate Law: Specializing in all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, and financing.
- Commercial Asset-Based Lending: Expertise in structuring and negotiating asset-based lending agreements, maximizing leverage and minimizing risk for borrowers.
- Residential and Consumer Loan Program Development and Compliance: Designing and implementing compliant loan programs for residential and consumer markets, focusing on regulatory adherence and consumer protection.
Beyond his core practice areas, Mr. Prince offers specialized expertise in the following high-demand areas:
- Construction Finance: Facilitating financing for construction projects, ensuring seamless transactions and minimizing potential risks.
- Debt Finance: Structuring and negotiating debt financing solutions for a variety of real estate assets.
- Mezzanine Finance: Providing sophisticated financing solutions utilizing mezzanine debt structures.
- Structured Finance: Developing and implementing complex financial structures to achieve specific client objectives.
- Distressed Debt Transactions: Navigating complex workouts and restructuring scenarios for distressed real estate assets.
- Bankruptcy and Workouts: Offering strategic legal guidance during bankruptcy proceedings and real estate workouts.
- COVID-19 Related Legal Matters: Providing specialized counsel regarding the legal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on real estate finance and lending.
- Loan Documentation: Creating and reviewing comprehensive loan documents to ensure clarity, enforceability, and protection of client interests.
Recognition and Awards: Mr. Prince’s commitment to excellence has been consistently recognized throughout his career. He has been awarded Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law (Seattle, 2022)** and has been consistently recognized as a Recognized: Banking and Finance Law, Recognized: Financial Services Regulation Law, Recognized: Real Estate Law by leading legal directories. His specialized focus on banking operations, combined with his expertise in bankruptcy and workouts, further solidifies his position as a leading attorney in his field. He has also been featured in Who’s Who in American Law (1996-Present)**, listed on the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating**, a member of the Washington Super Lawyers list (2007-Present)**, and named a 2021 Top Lawyer** by the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
Education and Credentials:
- Legal Expertise: A highly accomplished legal professional with a proven track record of success in real estate finance and commercial lending.
- Professional Affiliations: Recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2007** and proudly listed on the Washington Super Lawyers list (2007-Present)** and 2021 Top Lawyer** by the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, alongside being named a Who’s Who in American Law (1996-Present)**.
- Rating: Maintains an **AV Rating** from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional expertise and client satisfaction.
- Special Focus: Demonstrates a specialized focus on Banking Operations, Bankruptcy and Workouts, Construction Finance, Consumer Finance, COVID-19, Debt Finance, Loan Documentation, Mezzanine Finance, Real Estate, and Regulatory matters.
Contact Information:
Douglas R. Prince is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients in Seattle, Washington. He is a valued member of the legal community and committed to delivering results.
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Seattle (2022)
- Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
- Recognized: Financial Services Regulation Law
- Recognized: Real Estate Law
- Special Focus: Banking Operations
- Special Focus: Bankruptcy and Workouts
- Special Focus: Construction Finance
- Special Focus: Consumer Finance
- Special Focus: COVID-19
- Special Focus: Debt Finance
- Special Focus: Distressed Debt Transactions
- Special Focus: Finance
- Special Focus: Loan Documentation
- Special Focus: Mezzanine Finance
- Special Focus: Real Estate
- Special Focus: Regulatory
- Special Focus: Structured Finance
- Who’s Who in American Law, 1996-Present
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
- Washington Super Lawyers list, 2007-Present
- 2021 Top Lawyer, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine