How Kyle Helps Clients
Kyle Dear is an associate in the firm’s Banking & Finance Section, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. His practice encompasses a wide range of financial matters, where he skillfully assists lenders and borrowers in navigating complex transactions, particularly in syndicated loans and commercial real estate financings. With a unique educational foundation in finance, Kyle adeptly aligns his clients' strategic goals with effective legal solutions.
In his role, Kyle assists with the structuring and documentation of real estate and commercial lending transactions, including:
- Construction, Term, and Mezzanine Loans
- Syndicated and Non-Syndicated Credit Facilities
- Real Estate Acquisition and Development
- Sale-Leaseback Transactions
- Ground Lease Financings
- Intra-family Loans
- Bankruptcy Workouts
From real estate developers and investment firms to regional, national, and commercial banks, private equity groups, energy providers and management companies, Kyle utilizes his comprehensive understanding of financial instruments to provide tailored solutions that meet each client’s unique needs. His expertise extends across various asset classes, such as industrial facilities and outdoor storage centers, office buildings, multi-family housing, mixed-use developments, condominiums, retail establishments, senior living, charter schools, and the hospitality sector.
Prior to joining Buchanan, Kyle served as a law clerk to the Honorable Thomas F. Hogan on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.
Outside the Office
When not in the office, Kyle can be spotted sharing a drink or a meal with his wife at one of their favorite D.C. haunts, playing tennis, or fly fishing around the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
University of Richmond School of Law, J.D., 2020, cum laude
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, M.S., 2017, Commerce (Finance)
Hampden-Sydney College, B.A., 2016, magna cum laude, Economics & Commerce
- Virginia