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Dick O'Connell specializes in the legal aspects of MLC's sale and purchase transactions. During the course of his career, Dick has advised many commercial, banking and real estate institutions.Prior to joining MLC, Dick served as:President and chief operating officer of Constellation Real Estate, Inc., a commercial real estate and development company that owned and operated $400 million worth of office, retail and residential properties and land developments. The 50-employee company achieved dramatic success in a depressed real estate market.Executive vice president and general counsel of Constellation Real Estate, Inc. and its predecessor, the KMS Group, Inc. where he handled legal issues related to the acquisition and sale of properties and leasing and administrative matters relating to various governmental approvals of projects. He also managed the day-to-day operations of the company.Partner in the Baltimore-based law firm of Miles and Stockbridge where he represented a number of banking institutions and other businesses on general corporate and commercial matters. He specialized in real estate-related transactions.As a practicing attorney since 1963, Dick has had broad general practice experience and is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Florida. He also is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court for Maryland. Dick has served on the board of directors of various companies, including Constellation Real Estate, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Eastview Savings and Loan Association, the Mudge Paper Company and numerous civic and educational groups.Dick received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University and his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. | 