Overview
Tom Goeglein's practice is focused on real estate leasing transactions, land acquisition and development, franchise transactions, and institutional real estate lending.
From 1999–2005, Tom served as Director and Associate Corporate Counsel/Real Estate for the Eckerd Corporation national drug store chain. In that capacity, he had primary responsibility for protecting the legal interests of Eckerd Corporation in all real estate matters. Before moving to Florida to join Eckerd Corporation in 1999, Tom was a partner with the law firm of Beckman Lawson, LLP, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he maintained a specialized practice in the areas of real estate and finance.
Active in the community, Tom is an Emeritus Trustee for Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties.
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America® (2023-2025)
Credentials & Experience
Education
Indiana University, B.A., 1980
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1983: Indiana Law Journal
Bar Admissions
American Bar Association
The Florida Bar
Hillsborough County Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Court Admissions
All Florida State Courts
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
All Indiana State Courts
Professional & Civic
Community & Professional
- Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties: Emeritus Trustee
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- Real Estate Investment Council
- American Bar Association
- Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
- Ground Leasing Committee
- Forum on Franchising
- Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
- The Florida Bar: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Newsroom
News & Insights
- 8.15.24Firm News
- 8.17.23Firm News
- 8.18.22Firm News
- 8.19.21Firm News
Articles & Publications
- "Specialized Leasing Issues for Outlet Centers," Round-table Leader, ICSC U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference, Orlando, FL 2014.
- "Nuts & Bolts of Retail Leasing – Tenant Exclusives," Presenter, American Bar Association Teleconference Program, 2012.
- "Community Land Trusts: Representing Homebuyers," Presenter, Florida CLE Program, Largo, Florida, 2010.
- "The Role of Special Districts in Retail Real Estate Development," Presenter, ICSC U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference, Hollywood, Florida, 2008.