VICKI S. TANSLER, ATTORNEY AT LAW & ACCOUNTANT
General practice attorney focusing on real estate transactions, acquisitions and financing; including foreclosures, construction and contract negotiation. Extensive background in managing large volumes of complex real estate transactions, commercial construction, rehabilitation, acquisitions and financing negotiations.

Accountant with distinguished career in banking, accounting, contract negotiations and real estate.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

THE LINDNER LAW FIRM LLC
Of Counsel
2011 to Present
I was a Senior Vice President with KeyBank and in-house counsel to local developers before joining The Lindner Law Firm. My banking and real estate experience combined with my legal expertise has provided me with invaluable insight. My practice focus is on real estate transactions, acquisitions, financing, foreclosures and developer representation.

MILLENNIA COMPANIES
2008-2009

General Counsel
Advised and supported President of multifaceted, multiple state real estate acquisition, rehabilitation, residential rental property management and HUD subsidized and Low Income Housing developer with negotiating and financing of complex real estate transactions. Effectively managed all legal issues, including litigation representation, tenant relations, employment / employee situations, outside counsel and maintaining compliance with federal and multi-state housing regulation guidelines. Drafted and negotiated commercial leases, real estate acquisition documentation, and loan agreements. Managed efforts of all external and internal parties involved in selling, buying, and executing real estate transactions. Established, managed and strengthened relationships with financial institutions.

KEYBANK
1998 - 2008

Senior Vice President / National Transaction Manager
Managed transactions relating to $1B national real estate portfolio consisting of both leased and owned ATMs, retail banks, and office space. Led team of 21 geographically dispersed associates in implementing corporate directives of expanding retail locations through mergers and acquisitions, modernizing facilities, and reducing overhead expenses through downsizing of corporate office space.Conducted compliance testing and verification to insure compliance with federal banking regulations, internal policies and procedures. 2008 – 2009 expansions, facility closures and major security changes to bank buildings.

Vice President, Commercial Real Estate
Joined organization with original focus of managing closing and funding of senior debt, lines of credit and bond financing for commercial real estate transactions in the United States and Puerto Rico Within 4-years transferred to Private Equity Group and directed all phases of closing and funding LIHTC, mezzanine, and equity transactions. Worked closely with deal generating bankers, underwriters, credit officers and loan servicing. Hired and managed outside vendors and legal counsel necessary to insure a timely closing.

RICHARD E. JACOBS GROUP INC.
1996 - 1998

Accounts Payable Manager
Managed the accounts payable department for 38 shopping malls, 5 hotels, and ownership entities. Prepared and reported accruals and balance sheet reconciliations. Analyzed real estate tax statements and journal entities, identified discrepancies, and executed corrective actions. Liaison between accounting department and legal team.

BINGHAM, INC.
1994 - 1996
Controller
Chief accounting officer responsible for establishing and maintaining the company's accounting system. Managed accounting and purchasing staff. Directed cash flow and managed human resource issues.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Cleveland Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, OH 1992
Juris Doctor

Bachelor of Arts
Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH 1987

Member of the Ohio State Bar, admitted 1996 to present.

COMMUNITY AFFILIATION
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio