John Babcock
Partner
John Babcock has over 35 years of experience in corporate and tax law matters, mergers and acquisitions, and general business and financing transactions.
Commercial Real Estate
Strategic Legal Counsel for Every Stage of Your Real Estate Investment
Commercial real estate transactions demand more than documentation—they require strategic thinking, market insight, and meticulous attention to detail. Our attorneys protect the interests of developers, investors, landlords, and tenants across the full spectrum of commercial real estate matters.
When you are acquiring, selling, leasing, developing, or financing commercial property, Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC delivers comprehensive legal counsel that goes beyond the fine print. We negotiate favorable terms, identify potential issues before they become problems, and structure transactions that protect your interests and maximize value.
Our Capabilities
Our attorneys work across all sectors of commercial real estate law, including:
- Development and construction
- Investment and portfolio management
- Leasing (landlord and tenant representation)
- Purchase and sale transactions
- Real estate financing transactions
- HUD-insured financings
- 1031 exchanges
- Title and survey review
- Zoning and land use
- Property management agreements
Whether you are a seasoned developer, first-time investor, or growing business seeking the right location, we provide the strategic legal guidance needed to succeed in today’s commercial real estate market.
Led by Experience
Kevin Sink
Partner
Kevin focuses his practice on bankruptcy and reorganization matters, commercial transactions, real estate and business litigation. He is certified as a Business Bankruptcy Law Specialist by the North Carolina State Bar and is a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
John McNames
Counsel
John focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions and creditors rights matters. He has extensive experience handling acquisitions and dispositions, lease agreements, easements, title searches, survey reviews, 1031 like-kind exchanges, and refinances. Additionally, John represents lenders, loan servicers, and private equity firms in foreclosures, receiverships, and workouts involving distressed commercial real estate loans throughout North Carolina.
James Paul
Associate
James focuses his practice on commercial real estate and corporate matters. He represents clients in connection with the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, and development of various classes of commercial real property across North Carolina. His practice includes commercial real estate-related tax matters, with a focus on Section 1031 and Section 1033 exchanges, as well as real estate-related estate planning matters and general corporate work in support of real estate transactions.
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Eighteen Waldrep Wall attorneys are recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
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Waldrep Wall is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Healthcare in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide, with eight attorneys also earning individual rankings across Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Corporate/M&A, and Healthcare, including a Band 1 ranking for Tom Waldrep. Highly regarded throughout the legal industry, Chambers and…
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Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC is pleased to announce that 14 attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on…
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