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Spencer Thomson and Kristin Walker Included in The Best Lawyers in America (2018 edition)

Spencer Thomson has again been selected by his peers to be included in the 24th edition (2018 edition) of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law. Spencer has been included in Best Lawyers since 2007.

Kristin Walker has been selected for the first time to be included in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in the field of Real Estate Law.

Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 6.7 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers has been regarded-by both the profession and the public- as the most credible and definitive guilde to legal excellence in the United States. Because no fee or purchase is required, being listed in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.

For more information on Spencer’s practice or Thomson Walker, LLC, please explore www.thomsonwalker.com.

Metro North TIF Approved

The Metro North Tax Increment Financing Plan was approved by the City of Kansas City, Missouri in December 2015, clearing the way for the developer to begin redeveloping the site. Thomson Walker attorneys represented the same development group as they redeveloped the Blue Ridge Crossing Mall and Antioch Mall. Incentives for Metro North makeover head for final approval

Metro North TIF Advances

The redevelopment of the Metro North Mall continues under the direction of Metro North Crossing, LLC. Thomson Walker is legal counsel for the developer and has assisted with securing tax increment financing from the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Read more about the TIF incentive secured for the Metro North redevelopment here: TIF Commission advances Metro North redevelopment

Spencer Thomson Selected for The Best Lawyers in America for the Tenth Consecutive Year

Spencer Thomson has been selected by his peers to be included in the 22nd edition (2016 edition) of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law. Spencer has been included in Best Lawyers for the past 10 years.

Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 6.7 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers has been regarded-by both the profession and the public- as the most credible and definitive guilde to legal excellence in the United States. Because no fee or purchase is required, being listed in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.

For more information on Spencer’s practice or Thomson Walker, LLC, please explore www.thomsonwalker.com.

Thomson Walker Client IAS Partners Ltd. to Purchase and Redevelop Metro North Mall

Thomson Walker is pleased to announce that its client, IAS Partners Ltd., will be purchasing the Metro North Mall in Kansas City, Missouri for redevelopment. Thomson Walker will assist IAS Partners with securing incentives and working with the City of Kansas City, Missouri and various economic development entities as the project progresses. Thomson Walker has previously assisted the developer with the redevelopment of the Blue Ridge Mall and the Antioch Mall.

More information on the story was reported in the following media outlets:

Kansas City Business Journal

Kansas City Business Journal

Kansas City Star

KCTV News 5

41 Action News

Leo Salinger Joins Thomson Walker, LLC

Thomson Walker, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Leo Salinger as a new member of the firm as of January 1, 2015. Leo’s full bio can be viewed at About Us: Leo Salinger. Leo previously worked with Spencer and Kristin at Husch Blackwell LLP before the opening of Thomson Walker, LLC in 2012. Leo’s practice will focus on meeting the growing real estate demands of our clients.

Leo has been mentioned in the Kansas City Business Journal: People on the Move

Please feel free to contact Leo at 816.875.3312 or by email at lsalinger@thomsonwalker.com to discuss how Thomson Walker can assist with your legal representation.