Shams Merchant is a leading commercial real estate finance attorney, specializing in a wide range of lending matters, including purchase money loans, CMBS, life insurance loans, loan assumptions, and workouts. With over $3.7 billion in transactions and extensive experience in real estate development, he represents both borrowers and lenders, simplifying complex loan documents and fast-tracking the lending process. Shams provides cost-effective, high-quality legal representation for real estate investments and developments, including refinancing, construction loans, and loan restructurings. He also offers expertise in real estate disputes, business structuring, and joint ventures.

Recognized as a top attorney under 35 with experience on award-winning ULI projects, Shams serves clients across the U.S. in the purchase, sale, and financing of commercial properties valued between $1 million and $250 million. His work spans various property types, including retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-family. Shams is also skilled in real estate litigation, including contract breaches, leasing disputes, and property tax litigation. Known for offering sophisticated legal counsel without premium pricing, Shams helps clients maximize ROI and business profitability.

For more information, contact Shams at shams@mwfirm.com or (832) 451-2594.

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