Morgan E. Harris
Morgan E. Harris
Partner
She/Her
"I work with clients in ways that work for them, I recognize the individuality of their businesses and their projects, and above all, I actually care about their success."
Morgan E. Harris
Partner
She/Her
"I work with clients in ways that work for them, I recognize the individuality of their businesses and their projects, and above all, I actually care about their success."
About Morgan
Morgan counsels clients on commercial transactions, focusing on matters involving real estate development, sales and acquisitions, and mortgage lending. She has a particular focus on helping real estate developers negotiate, document, and close sales, acquisitions, and assemblages, develop condominium regimes, and finance their projects, and on working with lenders to originate, modify, and acquire loans.
She also assists clients with entity formations and the preparation of corporate documents related to real estate development and lending matters.
Morgan’s Affiliations
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Miami Chapter, Member
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Experience
- Represented the purchaser in the acquisition of 14 separate properties over time for an assemblage project with financing encumbering the properties in the amount of $7.6 million.
- Represented concrete, materials, and logistics solutions company in the purchase of real estate, assets and equipment (related to concrete mixing and delivery), and intangible personal property. Related to the real estate and the business, the parties entered into restrictive covenants on certain real estate not acquired, and also entered into non-competition agreements. Seller provided financing of $10 million.
- Represented buyer/operator in acquisition of a gas station convenience store, subsequent sale, and leaseback for management of the operation. The $3.5 million deal included fuel supply agreements, and environmental testing and liability contracts for the property in the Space Coast Region of Florida.
- Prepared the condominium prospectus and declaration on behalf of Hinshaw client. The client acquired and demolished an apartment building and has begun development of a new condominium building.
- Assisted client in acquiring property consisting of an 11-unit cooperative. The client acquired the property, terminated the cooperative, and is developing the property into a new condominium.
Recognition
- Elon University School of Law: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Award; Strongest Comprehensive Performance in Legal Method & Communication I; Dean’s Fellow; Dean’s List
- University of Miami School of Law: RPD LL.M. Director’s Award for Commercial Real Estate Leasing, Land Securities & Finance, Mortgage Law, and Real Estate Documents Workshop
Credentials
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, LLM, 2021
- Elon University School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, 2017
- Rollins College, BA, summa cum laude, 2015
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Languages
- Spanish
Thought Leadership
In The News
Press Releases
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 6, 2025
- Hinshaw Publishes Updated Real Estate Deal Book, Apr 24, 2024
Interests
Morgan is a former NCAA Division II athlete. She rowed varsity crew in college, and she was awarded the title of "Most Outstanding Senior" in her final season.
Community/Civic Activities
- Beaux Arts Miami, Member
Thought Leadership
In The News
Press Releases
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 6, 2025
- Hinshaw Publishes Updated Real Estate Deal Book, Apr 24, 2024
Morgan's Insights
Press Release
Jan 6, 2025
Press Release
Apr 24, 2024
Press Release
Jan 6, 2025
Press Release
Apr 24, 2024
