Thomson Walker, LLC is proud to announce that the firm was given a national ranking by Best Law Firms, landing in Tier 2 of the Land Use & Zoning Law category. The firm was also ranked regionally (Kansas City, Missouri) within Tier 2 of the following categories:
Eminent Domain & Condemnation
Land Use & Zoning Law
Real Estate Law
Spencer Thomson and Kristin Walker were also awarded individual honors by Best Lawyers in America for 2018.
Hobby Lobby, a crafting and home decor store, opened to the public on August 14, 2017, as the first business within Emporia Pavilions in Emporia, Kansas. Thomson Walker, LLC was proud to assist the development team in securing the property and the new user and is looking forward to additional users in the future. Many Emporia, Kansas residents were excited to see the develoment come to fruition. Read more about the opening and plans for the development through the Emporia Gazette in this article.
Spencer Thomson was interviewed by the Kansas City Business Journal recently to discuss the recent infrastructure improvements in Kansas City, Missouri, more particularly within the Northland. Thomson Walker, LLC represents several development clients in the area, including the groups developing Edgewood Farms and Metro North Crossing.
For the full article, visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2017/07/14/sewers-have-northland-flush-with-opportunity-for.html
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.
Thomson Walker is proud to be involved as legal counsel to the developers creating Edgewood Farms, a new commercial development east of Interstate 29 and south of Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Spencer Thomson is also a member of the development team, Edgewood Farm Partners, LLC.
Main Event Entertainment announced their involvement at the center in December 2015: New Northland development will include a Main Event Entertainment center.
Spencer Thomson was one of many local real estate attorneys voicing concern against the recent positions and decisions by the City of Kansas City, Missouri regarding development incentives. Read the full Kansas City Star article here: Tax incentive critics emboldened after collapse of BNIM office project.
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 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 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.
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Spencer Thomson has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for the seventh consecutive year. Thomson has been included by Best Lawyers under the following practice areas in its 21st edition of the ranking in 2015: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Thomson has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 2007.