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The BMD Orlando Team Closes $81.5 Million Real Estate Land Transaction

Client Spotlight, News Article

The BMD Orlando Team successfully closed a $81.5 million and 1,800-acre real estate land transaction as part of a massive land deal. The legal team included BMD Member and lead attorney Robert Q. Lee, Senior Counsel Kim Gray, Member Scott Rost, Senior Counsel Audrey Wanich, paralegal support from Jacquie Carson and Sylvie Camille, along with administrative support from Natalie Ortiz. The team represented Arnold Groves and Ranch, Ltd. in the sale of 1,800 acres of real estate to GT USA, which may be the largest contiguous land sale in Central Florida.

With BMD’s collaborative efforts, Senior Counsel Kim Nguyen Gray’s led the transaction and negotiations to a successful closing. BMD Member Robert Q. Lee brought his extensive national real estate experience to this complex transaction that involved developer type ancillary transactions/agreements, including right of first refusal and retainage parcels carve outs, developer rights and agreements, access and utility easements, agricultural leases, wildlife corridor reservation, complicated generational title issue clean-ups, and more.

Read more about this record-setting deal in this Orlando Business Journal article. (You will need a subscription to the Orlando Business Journal to read this article.)

Contact one of these Orlando real estate team members: Senior Counsel Kim Gray at 689.220.4264, Member Scott Rost at 407.634.4590, or Senior Counsel Audrey Wanich at 407.362.1755.


BMD Names Kirk Roessler Cleveland Office Managing Partner

Brennan Manna Diamond (BMD) announces Kirk Roessler as the new Office Managing Partner of its Cleveland office. With over 35 years of experience in corporate, real estate, and commercial finance law, Kirk joined BMD in 2024 and brings a proven commitment to serving small and mid-sized businesses, emerging enterprises, and financial institutions. Former Managing Partner Kate Hickner, who led the Cleveland office for two years, expressed confidence in Kirk’s leadership as she continues to expand her healthcare practice. BMD celebrates this transition as part of its ongoing commitment to growth and excellence.

BMD Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Founded in Akron, Ohio, in 2000, the firm has grown from seven attorneys to nearly 100, with offices across Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and Michigan. BMD continues to deliver innovative legal solutions guided by its core values: Clients First, Business Family, and Entrepreneurship.

BMD Announces Ed Brown Promoted to Partner

Brennan, Manna & Diamond (BMD) is pleased to announce Attorney Edward J. Brown has been promoted to Partner, effective December 1, 2024.

BMD Partner Bryan Meek Named to Crain's 2024 40 Under 40

BMD Partner and Labor & Employment Co-Chair Bryan Meek has been named to Crain's Cleveland Business 2024 40 Under 40 list. With nearly a decade at BMD, Bryan's journey began as a law clerk and quickly led to his promotion to Partner. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, he launched the Employment Law After Hours podcast, which now has over 1,400 subscribers. Through this podcast, Bryan offers valuable insights on legal issues, making complex topics more accessible to listeners.

HIGHLAND COUNTY PRESS: Ohio State Bar Foundation honors 2024 Award Recipients

The Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) proudly recognized the exceptional contributions of attorneys and organizations at the 2024 All Rise Annual Awards Celebration, held Oct. 25 at The Fives in Columbus. This annual event celebrates those who have made a significant impact in communities across Ohio, showcasing the vital role of the legal profession in fostering positive change. BMD Of Counsel Scott P. Sandrock was recognized with the Ramey Award.