Shane Barnes has joined Faegre Drinker as counsel in the real estate practice group. Barnes joins the firm in the Minneapolis office from U.S. Bank National Association, where he served as assistant general counsel and vice president.
Barnes provides guidance for clients engaged in the sale and purchase of commercial real estate, leasing for retail, industrial and office spaces and real estate financing. He works with clients to perform real estate due diligence and drafts and negotiates loan purchase agreements. “Shane’s extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions will provide a highly valuable addition to our team and help us to serve our clients’ business objectives,” said Scott Anderegg, leader of the firm’s real estate practice group. “We are thrilled to welcome Shane to Faegre Drinker.” Barnes earned his bachelor’s degree from Huntingdon College and his Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.