Real Estate | Commercial & Industrial

Jason Henderson, Esq., is a corporate and transactional attorney with over twenty years of experience handling complex transactions in media and IP licensing and distribution as well as product counsel and service agreements for Fortune 500 companies. A Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Mr. Henderson is recognized for his expertise in technology and media personalization, and is listed as the inventor on several patents in streaming technology and real-time AI. Mr. Henderson earned his BA in History from the University of Dallas and his Juris Doctor from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He currently serves as a commissioner with the Littleton Historical Preservation Commission. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Henderson is the co-founder of Castle Bridge Media, publisher of the popular Castle of Horror Anthology series, has written for Electronic Arts and Marvel Comics, and has had multiple books optioned for film. Mr. Henderson’s practice focuses on the following:

• Business Formation
• Commercial Transactions
• Corporate Law
• Equipment and Auto Sales and Leasing
• Finance and Lending
• Labor & Employment
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Professional Services
• Real Estate (Commercial and Industrial)
• Sports & Entertainment Law
• Venture & Growth Capital

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at jdh@jwlinternational.com.

Ms. Ong is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude. Since joining JWL International in 2023, Ms. Ong has worked on a broad range of complex domestic and international business matters. She brings experience in manufacturer–dealer representation, business transactions, international legal research, regulatory analysis, and dispute resolution. Her work reflects a strong commitment to delivering thoughtful, business-oriented legal solutions. Ms. Ong’s practice focuses on the following:

• Business Formation
• Commercial Transactions
• Corporate Law
• Equipment and Auto Sales and Leasing
• Finance and Lending
• International Law
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Manufacturer and Dealer Representation

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at alo@jwlinternational.com.

James R. Waite, Esq. is a seasoned corporate and transactional attorney with over three decades of experience in the acquisition, sale, and leasing of businesses, equipment, and real estate. Throughout his career, Mr. Waite has held executive leadership roles—including General Counsel, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer—across a diverse range of industries, from aviation to equipment leasing. He is the author of the American Rental Association’s definitive guide on rental contracts and has contributed extensively to national and international publications such as Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mr. Waite is also a frequent speaker at industry association conferences, where he shares insights on legal and operational best practices. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Mr. Waite holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University. Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following:

• Business Formation
• Commercial Transactions
• Corporate Law
• Equipment and Auto Sales and Leasing
• Finance and Lending
• International Law
• Labor & Employment
• Manufacturer and Dealer Representation
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Private Equity
• Real Estate (Commercial and Industrial)
• Sales & Use Tax
• Venture & Growth Capital

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at jrw@jwlinternational.com.

Anthony J. Poulos, Esq., is an attorney specializing in corporate and litigation matters. With nearly a decade of experience, he has represented government agencies, corporations, and individuals in high-stakes disputes and complex transactions. A veteran of both the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Army, Mr. Poulos served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard’s intelligence branch, with assignments across Central and South America. He later served in the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG), in the 3rd Infantry Division, where he prosecuted numerous felony-level cases to verdict and provided strategic legal counsel to military commanders. He currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserve representing officers and soldiers in administrative separation proceedings. Prior to his legal career, he served seven years as a Boston police officer and was a member of the department’s SWAT team. Today, he continues his commitment to public service as General Counsel for The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the families of fallen first responders. Outside of the office, Mr. Poulos enjoys volunteering in the local community, coaching his kids’ youth sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two children. He is a member of the Vestry at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Poulos holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, and an MBA from Columbia Southern University. He is admitted to practice law in Georgia and Massachusetts. Anthony can be reached via telephone at 866-582-2586 and via email at ajp@jwlinternational.com.

Conn Flanigan is a seasoned corporate and securities attorney with more than 20 years of experience advising private equity groups, real estate investment companies, and entrepreneurs on complex transactions, capital markets, and corporate governance matters. With deep expertise spanning securities offerings, real estate acquisitions, fund formation, and financing, Mr. Flanigan brings a practical, business-minded approach to legal strategy that supports growth, compliance, and long-term value creation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Flanigan has served in senior in-house roles, including General Counsel to multiple real estate investment trusts (REITs). From 2013 to 2017, he served as Secretary and General Counsel for Global Medical REIT, Inc. (NYSE:GMRE) advising the REIT from its startup, through 18 acquisitions of healthcare facilities worth more than $250 million, and through its IPO on the NYSE in 2016.

More recently, Mr. Flanigan has been advising startups and middle market companies in a wide range of industries. Mr. Flanigan has extensive experience structuring and advising on Reg A, Reg D, Reg CF, and Reg S offerings, private equity investments, joint ventures, and debt facilities. His work routinely involves drafting and negotiating corporate, securities, and commercial agreements while coordinating due diligence.

Known for being a clear communicator and effective problem solver, Mr. Flanigan partners closely with management teams to align legal strategy with business objectives. He is committed to continuous service, operational efficiency, and delivering practical legal solutions that drive successful outcomes.

Areas of Expertise:

Mr. Flanigan’s practice covers Corporate Law and Entity Formation, including governance, structure, corporations, LLCs, joint ventures, funds, and limited partnerships. He advises on securities matters including debt and equity offerings, Reg D 506(b) and 506(c) private offerings, Venture Capital, Reg A, Reg CF, and Reg S offerings, 1934 Act Public Company Reporting, and SEC and NYSE Regulatory Compliance. His transactional work also encompasses Real Estate, Acquisitions, Financing including Lines of Credit, Leasing, and REITs and Delaware Statutory Trusts.

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 or via email at crf@jwlinternational.com.

Helen Hester, Esq. is a seasoned transactional and litigation attorney with nearly two decades of experience representing clients in commercial and residential real estate, land use and development, corporate transactions, conventional and private financing, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation.

Her practice spans real estate, business, commercial, and construction disputes, where she is known for her strategic approach and deep industry knowledge. Ms. Hester has been recognized among the top 5% of attorneys in Georgia as a Georgia Super Lawyer since 2022, following five consecutive years as a Rising Star in real estate law. She has also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for her work in real estate law, construction law, and commercial and real estate litigation since 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science, cum laude, from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs, and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law. Ms. Hester is admitted to practice in Georgia and South Carolina. Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Hester had been engaged in civic and nonprofit initiatives, formerly holding both leadership and volunteer roles with the Savannah Community Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Committee, Chatham-Savannah Citizen Advocacy, Historic Savannah Foundation, the Thirteenth Colony Society, the William Jay Society, and regional chapters of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Diabetes Association, and Susan G. Komen.

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 or via email at hbh@jwlinternational.com.

Logan Berland, Esq. is a graduate of Georgia State University’s Colleges of Law and Business where she earned dual J.D. and M.B.A. degrees in 2023. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Berland earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Classical Studies from the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. In law school, she focused on business and real estate law. She participated as a student attorney in the Phillip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and was a member of the GSU College of Law’s Business and Law Society. Prior to joining JWL International, Ms. Berland gained experience practicing in various legal specialties, including creditor advocacy in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies, civil and business litigation, commercial and residential transactions, probate, and estate planning, equipping her with a multidisciplinary and holistic perspective on business issues and legal analysis. As a new associate at JWL International, Ms. Berland will be focusing her practice in the areas of real estate and business transactions, manufacturer and dealer representation, and litigation. Ms. Berland is admitted to practice in all Georgia state and superior courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Ms. Berland is a member of the Savannah Bar Association, the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, and the Young Lawyers Divisions of the State Bar of Georgia and the Savannah Bar Association. In her free time, Ms. Berland enjoys exploring the Georgia coastline, surfing, sailing, traveling, and spending time with family. Logan can be reached via telephone at 866-582-2586 and via email at leb@jwlinternational.com.