R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED AP

R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED AP

Sales Associate

Followers of R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED AP2000 followers
location of R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED APFranklin, Tennessee, United States

Connect with R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED AP to Send Message

Connect

Connect with R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED AP to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Shareholder/Attorney - Renewable Energy - Project Development, Finance, Real Estate

  • Education

    • Stetson University College of Law

      2000 - 2003
      JD Law, cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Stetson Ambassadors, Phi Delta Phi, Honors Fraternity Focus on:- Tax (Federal, SALT and International)- Contracts- Trusts and Estates - Real Property

    • Quantic School of Business and Technology

      2020 - 2021
      Executive MBA Business Administration, Management and Operations
    • Kansas State University

      1989 - 1992
    • Wichita State University

      1997 - 2000
      BA Sociology

      Activities and Societies: Honor Court Justice

  • Experience

    • Landmark Commercial Real Estate, Inc.

      Apr 2004 - Dec 2007
      Sales Associate

      Worked extensively in both the leasing and sales of retail, office and warehouse property. Assisted clients with site selection, contract drafting and negotiations and due diligence issues.Currently Licensed Salesperson in Kansas. Completed in excess of six million dollars in Sold/Leased property transactions in 2005-2006 working part-time. Represented both Landlords, Tenants and Franchisees including: Cartridge World, Roly Poly Sandwich Shop, Triple Net Properties, SugarOak Development, and On-Line Communications. Show less

    • Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc.

      Nov 2005 - Jan 2008
      Real Estate Manager

      Real Estate/Legal Services for development and aquisitions for a 40-state, 4 concept restaurant (Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Texas Land & Cattle Company, Sullivan's, Del Fricso's) company based in Wichita, KS. Duties included: site selection for new locations for four restaurant concepts, disposition of assets for closed units ($26,000,000 in 2007), LOI negotiations, sales contract and lease review and preparation, due diligence, various issues that arise in Real Estate areas as well as lease administration for over 300 locations. Supervisory position for licensing staff. Instrumental in the sale/leaseback programs. Show less

    • Logan's Roadhouse

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      Real Estate Manager

      Real Estate Management across a 12 state region. Responsible for site selection, acquisition and deal negotiations. Represented company at the national level at ICSC conventions. Worked closely with brokers/developers across the nation.

    • Gordon Law Group, PLC

      Jan 2009 - Mar 2011
      Attorney at Law

      Member of a small full-service law firm. My principal focus is on corporate and small business development, real estate, estate planning and taxation.

    • Lodestone Legal Group

      Mar 2011 - Dec 2021
      Managing Member

      Lodestone Legal Group, based in the greater Nashville area, works with clients across the globe in the following practice areas -real estate, estate planning, Intellectual Property (Trademark, Patent, and Copyright) Sustainable Energy and Green business development, litigation, tax, bankruptcy, and general business and corporate services.

    • Cleantech Law Partners

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2018
      Of Counsel

      Cleantech Law Partners is a full-service law firm dedicated exclusively to the renewable energy industry. Our clients include project developers, cleantech companies, financiers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs. CLP’s legal team has extensive knowledge of the clean technology sector and experience working with renewable energy companies across the United States and around the world.

    • TenneSEIA

      Nov 2013 - now

      http://www.tenneseiasolar.com/TenneSEIA's goal is to advance solar as an energy source, to stimulate economic investment and to create jobs for Tennesseans and the State of Tennessee. As an industry association that represents the entire solar value chain here in Tennessee, it is important to our members that TenneSEIA actively engage the policy development process. We actively pursue the creation of policies that provide for an environment that is conducive to private sector growth and job creation. Show less

      • Member of the Board of Directors

        Jan 2021 - now
      • General Counsel

        May 2015 - now
      • Member of the Board of Directors;

        Nov 2013 - Dec 2019
    • City of Franklin Tennessee

      Mar 2021 - now
      Member, Sustainability Commission

      The City of Franklin has nine volunteers to serve on the Sustainability Commission. The Commission serves as a policy advisory board to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in the development and initiation of programs that will enhance and promote economic development, environmental health, and social equity within our community.

    • Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C.

      Jan 2022 - now

      Since its founding in 1971, Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C., has provided a broad range of counseling, regulatory, litigation and legislative services to clients in every region of the country. The Firm's practice includes energy and utility law, oil and gas law, environmental law, communications law, municipal law, and intellectual property law. The Firm has attained a prominent and highly regarded position in these practice areas by developing innovative approaches and achieving precedent-setting results for its clients.Keith Gordon’s practice focuses on Green and Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy Projects, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Due Diligence for Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders. He also has substantial commercial real estate development, corporate and transactional experience. Show less My practice focuses on Green and Sustainable Development, Renewable Energy Projects, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Due Diligence for Buyers, Sellers, and Lenders of Energy Projects. I have substantial commercial real estate development, corporate and transactional experience (PENRI). Of Counsel with Duncan Weinberg Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. (www.DWGP.com) The Firm's practice includes energy and utility law, oil/gas law, environmental law, communications law, municipal law, and intellectual property law. Show less

      • Shareholder

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Of Counsel

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
    • NAESCO - National Association of Energy Service Companies

      Oct 2023 - now
      • Ombudsman

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Accreditation Committee

        Oct 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEED AP - US Green Building Council

      Jul 2009
    • Accounting I: Fundamentals

      Smartly by Pedago
      Jan 2019
    • Finance: Time Value of Money

      Smartly by Pedago
      Jan 2019
    • MICROECONOMICS I: SUPPLY AND DEMAND

      Smartly by Pedago
      Jan 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED AP
      2022 Career Achievement Award in Solar and Storage TenneSEIA Oct 2022 Annual award presented by the TenneSEIA (www.tenneseiasolar.com) members for individuals who have "helped forge the solar industry in the Tennessee Valley"https://dwgp.com/firm-announcements/dwgp-attorney-keith-gordon-recognized-for-career-achievement-at-tenneseia-conference
    • Awarded to R. Keith Gordon, Esq., MBA, LEED AP
      First Chair Top General Counsel Award Recipient First Chair Jul 2018