Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is pleased to announce that Phil Wells has joined Bradley’s Charlotte office as a senior attorney in the Real Estate Practice Group.

“We are excited to welcome Phil to the firm in Charlotte,” said Bradley Charlotte Office Managing Partner Christopher C. Lam. “His experience will further expand our real estate capabilities and will benefit our clients here in Charlotte and across the nation.”

Mr. Wells has more than 15 years of experience serving clients in multiple industries. He brings analytical and problem-solving skills to complex commercial transactions, contracts, and compliance. His experience includes providing legal support to one of the nation's largest financial institutions in all phases of retail and office lease preparation, from drafting letters of intent to final lease execution, as well as other commercial real estate matters.

Mr. Wells previously served as corporate counsel for The Mitchell Gold Co., where he provided legal counsel to ensure maximum protection of the company's legal rights, mitigate legal risks, and maintain legal compliance for company operations. He spearheaded the negotiation, preparation, and drafting of all major tenant leases and ancillary documents, and successfully negotiated the purchase, sale, and management of company real estate.

Mr. Wells earned his J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.