OVERVIEW

Brian C. Crist

Partner

Indianapolis

11 S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535

South Florida

4540 PGA Boulevard
Suite 208
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

P 317-231-7740

F 317-231-7433

Email : BCrist@btlaw.com

Brian Crist guides clients through complex private and public real estate projects across the U.S. Experienced and thorough, Brian has deep experience with real estate deals of all sizes, shepherding projects from initial concept through closing.

OVERVIEW
EXPERIENCE
Presentations
Publications
INSIGHTS AND EVENTS

OVERVIEW

Brian advises owners, developers and municipalities on virtually all aspects of their real estate ventures, including acquisition, disposition, development, construction leasing and financing.

In addition to his work on commercial real estate projects, Brian helps state and municipal clients and private developers navigate high-profile public-private partnership projects. His experience on both sides of P3 deals gives him a clear understanding of what matters to each party, so he can quickly identify and resolve key issues.

Whether in the private or public sector, Brian finds practical answers that meet his clients’ needs and drive projects forward.

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2024

Indiana Super Lawyers, 2018-2024

Professional and Community Involvement

Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers

EDUCATION

Vanderbilt University Law School, J.D., 1997

University of Missouri, B.A., history and economics, 1994

Bar Admissions

Florida

Indiana

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Languages

English

French
Practices

Real Estate

EXPERIENCE

Presentations

"Special Lease Situations: Build-to-Suit Leases and Sale-Leasebacks," 2018 CLE Webinar sponsored by the American Bar Association Section of Real Property, Trust & Estate Law and The American College of Real Estate Lawyers
Lorman Advanced Real Estate Seminars, 2006-present
"Dirt, Sticks and Bricks - How to Buy It, Sell It, Lease It and Finance It," Indiana Real Estate Commission
"Overview of Trends in Multi Family Development," Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute -Indiana Chapter, 2015
"Case Law and Statutory Update," ICLEF Advanced Issues in Real Estate Seminar, 2014
"State of Industrial Summit," Real Estate People, 2014
"Real Estate Law Update," 2014 Indiana Law Survey
"State of Multifamily," Real Estate People, 2014
"Retail Finance Roundtable Discussion," International Council of Shopping Centers, 2013
"Arming Yourself With Knowledge to Close Deals in Tough Times," Commercial Real Estate Broker Continuing Education Program, 2012
"Real Estate Finance - In the Eye of the Hurricane," Indiana University Kelley School of Business Annual Dinner for the Benecki Center for Real Estate Studies, 2011
"What Is An Agent and Why Do I Care?" Indiana Commercial Board of REALTORS Annual Conference, 2011
"FASB Proposed Lease Accounting Changes, Indiana Commercial Board of REALTORS, 2011
"Real Estate Finance - What a Broker Needs to Know," Commercial Real Estate Broker Continuing Education Program, 2010
Retail Roundtable Panelist, International Council of Shopping Centers, 2010
Roundtable Panelist, Urban Land Institute, 2010
"Advanced Real Estate Finance," Lorman CLE Seminar, 2008
"Real Estate Finance," Lorman CLE Seminar, 2007
"Rails to Trails - Practical and Legal Issues," Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Annual Meeting, 2005

Publications

Survey of Recent Reported Cases in Real Property Law, Indiana Law Review 2015-2017, 2021-2023

INSIGHTS AND EVENTS

News

Barnes & Thornburg Continues Transactional Growth With Addition of Corporate Partner Maya Grassi

November 20, 2024

Real Estate Partner Brian Crist Joins Barnes & Thornburg

November 19, 2024

Barnes & Thornburg Adds Brian Crist as Real Estate Partner

November 19, 2024