Dakota Whaley

Dakota Whaley is an associate attorney whose practice focuses on commercial real estate transactions throughout Georgia. He represents developers, lenders, homebuilders, investors, and property owners in connection with the acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and disposition of commercial real estate assets.

Dakota’s experience spans a broad range of property types, including residential subdivisions, build-to-rent communities, multifamily, industrial, office, and mixed-use projects. He regularly advises clients on entity formation and transaction structuring and assists with purchase and sale agreements, loan documentation, easements, and title and survey matters, helping clients navigate complex issues and efficiently advance transactions from diligence through closing.

• J.D., cum laude, Georgia State University College of Law, 2022

• B.A., Economics, University of Georgia, 2019

• B.A., International Affairs, University of Georgia, 2019

• State Bar of Georgia (Admitted 2022)

• Member, Real Property Law Section

• Atlanta Bar Association (Admitted 2022)

• Supreme Court of Georgia (Admitted 2022)

• Court of Appeals of Georgia (Admitted 2022)

• Appointed member of the City of Auburn, Georgia Downtown Development Authority (January 2026 – Present)