Kevin serves as a shareholder at Miller Starr Regalia, and his practice is focused on commercial real estate and corporate law. He represents developers, owners, and investors in commercial transactions and also advises on a range of corporate governance matters for private companies.
Kevin Corbett is a transactional shareholder in Miller Starr Regalia’s Walnut Creek office. Kevin practices commercial real estate and corporate law. His commercial real estate practice includes representation of developers, owners, investors, and tenants in commercial transactions, including: acquisitions and dispositions, retail, office and industrial leasing, real estate secured finance, joint ventures, private offerings, tenancy-in-common agreements, construction contracts, and all aspects of the ownership and operation of commercial real estate.
As a result of his reputation in corporate law, Kevin also regularly advises developers and investors regarding optimal entity formation strategies in the context of their specific deal structure.
Kevin is the Chair of Miller Starr Regalia’s Transactional Department.
Awards & Recognition
The Wiley E. Manual Award for Pro Bono Legal Services (1994)
Publications
“New California Law Regarding Disclosure Of Disability Access Compliance In Commercial Real Property Leases,” MSR Legal Update, November 14, 2016 (co-authored with David Kanel)
California Commercial Leasing Series: Retail Leasing, Drafting and Negotiating the Lease, Continuing Education of the Bar - California, 2009-present (update author)
California Commercial Leasing Series: Office Leasing, Drafting and Negotiating the Lease, Continuing Education of the Bar - California, 2009-present (update author)
“Enforcing Operating Covenants and Continuing Co-Tenancy Provisions,” Retail Law Strategist, June 2010
“Supporting Struggling Tenants: Landlord Strategies in Rent Deferral Arrangements,” Commercial Leasing: Law and Strategy, November 2009 and December 2009
“Preserving the Kids’ College Fund: How to Avoid Personal Liability for Company Debts,” Commercial Real Estate Alert, Berding & Weil, LLP, October 2006
“Preserve Tax Benefits and Limit Liability,” Legal Issues Guide, East Bay Business Times, March 24, 2006
“Choosing the Appropriate Form of Entity in Which to Own Real Property,” Commercial Real Estate Alert, Berding & Weil, LLP, September 2004
“Nonprofit Hospital Conversions: The New Role of the Attorney General,” California Health Law Monitor: Special Report, January 1997 (co-authored with Robert W. Lundy)
Speeches & Presentations
Multiple presentations to commercial real estate brokerages, property management industry groups and commercial property owners regarding commercial leasing issues and workout strategies, loan modifications, promissory note purchases, and foreclosure issues and strategies.
“Start Me Up: The Essential Legal Toolkit for Your High Tech Venture,” Sole Presenter to entrepreneurs and private company owners at forum hosted by The East Bay Innovation Group, September 2006
Related News
Events
May 16, 2019
The Registry’s 2019 Tri-Valley & The 680 Corridor Event
Miller Starr Regalia Shareholder, Kevin Corbett, to moderate the “Landlord & End User” panel at the Registry’s 2019 Tri-Valley & The 680 Corridor Event on June 4th.
In The News
January 1, 2019
Miller Starr Regalia Names Kevin M. Corbett Shareholder In Real Estate Transactional Department
Miller Starr Regalia announced today that Kevin M. Corbett has been elevated to shareholder in the firm’s real estate transactional department. Corbett joined MSR as senior counsel in 2016 in the firm’s Walnut Creek headquarters.
In The News
November 13, 2016
Legal Update: New California Law Regarding Disclosure Of Disability Access Compliance In Commercial Real Property Leases
California law will expand the disclosure requirements and the responsibilities of landlords and rights of tenants.
In The News
October 3, 2016
Kevin Corbett Joins Miller Starr Regalia as Senior Counsel in the Firm’s Real Estate Transactional Department
Kevin’s two decades of experience in both commercial real estate and corporate law will provide additional depth to MSR’s growing transactional practice.
