W. Rodney Clement, Jr.

W. Rodney Clement, Jr. is a partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP and a respected leader in commercial real estate law. His practice focuses on secured transactions, representing developers, purchasers, lenders, and borrowers in high-value projects. Over the years, he has guided clients through the acquisition, financing, and development of energy facilities, office buildings, distribution centers, and healthcare properties. Rod is also trusted for his experience in judicial and non-judicial foreclosures and receiverships, helping businesses resolve financial challenges and protect assets.

Rod earned his J.D. from Washington & Lee University School of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Washington & Lee Law Review. Before that, he completed his B.A. at Millsaps College. This strong academic background prepared him for a career focused on complex real estate and financial matters.

Rod has played a key role in shaping major development projects throughout his career in Mississippi. His work includes representing developers in the state’s first wind project and more than a dozen solar power projects, helping expand renewable energy opportunities. He has also advised on significant redevelopments such as the historic King Edward Hotel and the Standard Life Building in downtown Jackson. In addition, he has represented clients in the purchase and financing of underground natural gas storage facilities, ensuring secure and efficient energy distribution. His clients benefit from his deep knowledge of real estate law and his ability to manage large-scale transactions with precision.

W. Rodney Clement, Jr. is a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, and the Mississippi Bar Foundation. Clement’s skill and dedication have earned him national recognition. He has been listed in Chambers USA Band 1 for Real Estate since its first coverage of Mississippi and has been honored repeatedly by Best Lawyers in America®. His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing business growth, renewable energy, and economic development through strategic legal guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
• Newsletter Editor, Mississippi Bar Association
• Fellow, Mississippi Bar Foundation
• Board of Directors, Land Title Association of Mississippi
• Vice Chair, American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estates Section, Real Estate Financing Group
• Board of Governors, American College of Real Estate Lawyers (2009-2015)
• Board of Regents, American College of Mortgage Attorneys (2007-2010)

Licensed State

• Mississippi

Education

• Washington & Lee University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Millsaps College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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