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James Grass

Founder & Principal Attorney | Outsourced General Counsel | Commercial Real Estate & Transactions

About Me

I am the founder and principal attorney of Harborview Law, P.C., where I serve as fractional and external general counsel to closely held businesses, real estate owners, and growth-stage companies. My practice focuses on commercial real estate, contracts and transactions, corporate governance, and risk management, with an emphasis on practical, business-minded legal solutions. I work closely with founders, executives, and operators as an extension of their management team, helping them navigate complex deals, ongoing legal needs, and strategic decisions without the overhead of in-house counsel. My approach is collaborative, efficient, and grounded in real-world business considerations.

Jurisdiction

United States

Notable Employer

  • Vice President, Corporate Counsel at Boldyn Networks (f/k/a Mobilitie)
  • Counsel, Real Estate Law Group at Sprint Nextel

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Founder & Principal Attorney
2025 - Present

Serve as outside general counsel to corporate clients, providing business-oriented legal support in contract drafting, review, and negotiation across diverse commercial and operational matters. Offer practical, risk-balanced solutions that align legal documentation with business objectives. Commercial Leasing, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, and Corporate Advisory Services • Draft, analyze, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, licenses, purchase and sale agreements, and vendor and consulting contracts. • Review and refine client contract templates to improve clarity, consistency, and enforceability while minimizing exposure. • Advise on commercial leasing and real estate transactions, including tenant improvement/construction matters, CAM reconciliations, and lease enforcement strategies. • Support corporate governance and transactional needs, including entity formation, M&A, and joint venture structuring. • Act as an external extension of clients’ legal departments, managing contract flow, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and ensuring timely and compliant execution of agreements.

Vice President, Corporate CounselNotable
2011 - 2025

Ensured legal team effectively managed legal risk and provided critical support to help achieve business goals related to financing, installing, operating and managing telecommunications infrastructure. In 2021, Mobilitie was acquired by Boldyn, a global provider of network infrastructure across sectors such as transit, sports and entertainment venues, government, and real estate. Team Leadership, Process Improvement, and Cost Reduction Strategies • Led a team of 6 attorneys and 1 paralegal. Played integral role in building newly formed in-house legal department, growing the team from 2 to 10 attorneys. • Devised and implemented initiatives to enhance drafting and negotiation efficiency for 150+ right-of-way permits and leases with cities and local governments, resulting in a 20% faster turnaround time. • Managed and delegated tasks to external counsel, resulting in timelier and cost-effective resolution of certain transactional, regulatory, and litigation issues. • Negotiated settlement agreements with third parties, cutting litigation expenses by more than $1,000,000. Contract Negotiations, Corporate Transactions & Financing • Served as lead U.S. in-house attorney for Mobilitie's acquisition of Signal Point Systems, and subsequent divestment of Signal Point System's communications towers construction, maintenance, and repair division. • Led in-house legal for Boldyn Network's $640,000,000 credit facility refinancing, securing funds for strategic expansion. Gathered information for lenders, prepared due diligence responses, and reviewed and advised executives on documentation. • Drafted and negotiated 1000+ vendor services, consulting, software license, and non-disclosure agreements. • Negotiated 100+ real estate entitlements and regulatory authorizations, enabling development of wireless infrastructure in major venues and private property, and streamlined telecommunications infrastructure deployment. • Formed and registered corporate entities and managed corporate organization and structure.

Counsel, Real Estate Law GroupNotable
2007 - 2011

Advised employees and contractors on negotiation and documentation involving real property entitlement transactions. Negotiated and facilitated sales of wireless communications facilities and other assets. • Provided expert legal guidance on 50+ site development projects, enabling successful planning, zoning, and construction of wireless telecom facilities. • Drafted and secured approval for 150+ lease and license agreements, driving expansion across the southwest region. • Resolved 50+ disputes for Property Services Group, reducing resolution time and legal costs.

Education

Doctorate of LawWhittier College School of Law
1993 - 1995
Degree of BiologySan Diego State University
1985 - 1990

Certification

Total Certifications1

Attorney License

State Bar of California

1996

Credential ID: 182000

Skills

Core skills10
Languages1

Skills

Fractional General Counsel Services
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Business & Operating Agreements
Commercial Leasing (Landlord/Tenant)
Vendor & Service Contracts
Deal Structuring & Risk Allocation
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Outside General Counsel for Businesses
Practical Legal Problem Solving

Languages

English

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