Professional Experience Mr. Kahane is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi and New York, and concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of general business litigation, commercial disputes of all types, and complex litigation. Mr. Kahane has significant experience in the area of Landlord-Tenant matters, and represents multi-family owners and management companies before Courts in Memphis, Tennessee, Jackson, Tennessee, Nashville, Tennessee, North Mississippi, and Jackson, Mississippi. In addition, he regularly represents clients in personal injury cases, real property disputes, bankruptcy, and contract negotiations. Mr. Kahane has a special emphasis on probate matters including both estate planning and drafting, estate litigation and conservatorships. Education Temple University School of Law, J.D., 2004 University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, F.A.C., 2004 Yeshiva University, Magna Cum Laude, B.A., 2001 Admitted to Practice Tennessee Mississippi New York Honors/Awards 2011 "Jefferson Award" Nominee - Commercial Appeal 2009 “Top 40 Under 40” – Memphis Business Journal 2009 “Community Service Award” - Baron Hirsch Synagogue 2009 “National Leadership Award” – Yeshiva University (Presented in Orlando, FL) 2008 “Man of the Year” - Margolin Hebrew Academy/ Feinstone Yeshiva of the South 2008 “National High School Basketball Coach of the Year Nominee” – JVElite (New York, NY) Professional/Civic/Charitable Organizations Legal Counsel: Memphis Jewish Community Center Board of Directors (Executive Committee Member) President: Margolin Hebrew Academy/Feinstone Yeshiva of the South Board of Trustees Executive Committee: Baron Hirsch Synagogue Board of Trustees Member: Memphis Jewish Federation Board of Directors Founder/Director: Cooper Yeshiva High School National Invitational Basketball Tournament Representative Matters Represents largest fee management entity in the United States with portfolio of more than 1,000 apartment complexes, office, industrial and retail assets valued at more than $17 billion. Portfolio includes 175,000 multifamily housing units, 15 million square feet of commercial space, 60,000 units of affordable housing, and 22,000 units of military housing. Negotiated settlement of a 9.2 million dollar litigation claim involving 116 parties spread throughout the United States, Canada, London and Israel. Represents multi-family owner/operator with over 15,000 units in 12 states. Represents individuals and companies before General Sessions 14 (Environmental Court) on code citation, zoning, and commercial signage matters. Represents New York based owner and management entity holding over 3 million square feet of commercial space in Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee, in all aspects of litigation, financing, leasing, and acquisitions. Company’s portfolio under management is over $300,000,000. Won complete dismissal of $100,000,000 Lawsuit against national Real Estate Management Company. Represents multiple local and regional land owners and management companies of commercial and residential property in Tennessee and Mississippi, holding several thousand properties or residential units, in all facets of litigation relating to Landlord/Tenant disputes, tenant default, real estate development, bankruptcy, contracts and property purchases. Negotiated a significant settlement on behalf of a 9 year old girl exposed to lead based paint. Represents New York based equity firm holding and 1.1 million square feet of commercial space in Memphis. Firm’s portfolio under management in excess of $500,000,000. Represented Daimler Chrysler Corporation in multiple regional lawsuits involving vehicle warranty, contractlitigation and corporate purchase agreements. PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Kahane Report- Monthly newsletter on topics of relevance to multi-family owners and managers. Sterling Executive Seminars- Full day presentation on Landlord-Tenant Law and Bankruptcy, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Landlord Tenant Law- Guide and Handbook, Published 2012