Richard M. Caron

Of Counsel

Richard M. Caron

Of Counsel

Richard Caron is a member of the Business Law Practice Department of Foley & Lardner LLP. Richard is based in the Orlando office and is part of the firm’s Real Estate and Finance Practice Groups. Prior to joining Foley, he practiced at an international law firm in Orlando where he successfully advised clients in real estate, finance, and other commercial transactions.

Richard focuses his real estate practice on representing developers, primarily in the resort and hospitality industries. Richard’s real estate practice includes complex commercial real estate transactions and the strategic planning, development, and operations of residential, commercial real estate transactions and the strategic planning, development, and operations of residential, commercial, and mixed-use condominiums, timeshare and fractional ownership resorts, hotels, membership clubs, vacation and travel clubs, campgrounds, retirement communities, exchange programs, property and HOA management, product registrations and sales, and master planned and deed restricted communities. Richard also regularly counsels clients regarding state and federal laws and other regulatory requirements governing the offering and sales of real estate interests, consumer protection, consumer finance laws, and site operations and management.

Richard’s finance practice includes structured finance and secured lending transactions, including asset-backed loans, real estate lending and private equity transactions for investment banks, private equity companies and funds, commercial banks, and other clients. Richard has extensive experience in the financing, leasing, and sale and acquisition of real estate and corporate assets including negotiating purchase and sale agreements and financing and loan documents.

Affiliations

  • Former board member of Crosby Wellness Center, Winter Park, Florida
  • Former board member of Adult Literacy League, Orlando, Florida
  • Volunteer for Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Orlando, Florida
10 November 2023 In the News

Foley’s Representation of Hilton Grand Vacations in Acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations Featured in Press

Foley & Lardner LLP’s representation of Hilton Grand Vacations, a leading global timeshare company and the exclusive vacation ownership partner of Hilton, in its definitive agreement to acquire leading vacation ownership company Bluegreen Vacations was featured in press.
07 November 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Represents Hilton Grand Vacations in Acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations

Foley & Lardner LLP served as lead timeshare counsel to Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. in its definitive agreement to acquire Bluegreen Vacations.
25 March 2022 In the News

Foley’s Announcement of New Orlando Team Receives Widespread Media Coverage

Foley & Lardner LLP recently announced that the firm expanded its Orlando office with the addition of Todd Miller, Andrew Finkelstein, Richard Caron, and Kylie Brown, and the announcement has received significant media coverage.
07 March 2022 Press Releases

Foley Grows Orlando Presence with Team of Transactional Lawyers

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that the firm has expanded its Orlando office as Todd Miller and Andrew Finkelstein join as partners, Richard Caron joins as of counsel, and Kylie Brown joins as an associate.
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