Spencer C. Diebel of Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP has extensive experience in complex real estate transactions. He remains a first port of call for REITs, developers and investment companies navigating financing, leasing, acquisition, disposition and development matters. Diebel is especially skilled at handling 1031 exchange transactions and collaborating with local governments to support successful real estate development. He is based in Dallas.
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Partner

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A person who thrives on building authentic relationships, Spencer values the personal connections he develops with clients as their trusted resource, legal counselor and reliable representative.
With more than a decade of experience handling all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, Spencer is a skilled real estate attorney. He understands the complexities of real estate deals and how to navigate financing, leasing, acquisition, disposition and development. Spencer frequently handles 1031 exchange transactions and works closely with local government representatives to ensure real estate development projects proceed as smoothly as possible, with the support needed to be successful.

Memberships

  • The Real Estate Council
    • Associate Leadership Council, 2025

Education

Education

  • JD, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2010
    • Law Dean’s Scholarship Award Winner
    • Dean’s List
  • BA, with honors, Southern Methodist University, 2006

Admissions

  • Texas

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Key clients

  • Netstreit
  • Cendera
  • The Crawford Trust
  • Vista Bank
  • Blue Road Investments
  • MAPLE PARK CAPITAL PARTNERS
  • R2 Partners
  • Standard International

Work highlights

Represented NETSTREIT in acquiring and developing a 40-property portfolio from Dollar General across the southeastern US.
Represented Cendera Bank in the acquisition lending for a commercial project along the Snake River in Wyoming.
Helped negotiate a series of subleases at Old Parkland in Dallas, Texas.