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Saya Thomas

Associate

About Saya

Known for a detail-oriented yet practical approach, Saya Thomas helps clients navigate complex real estate transactions efficiently while keeping business objectives front of mind. She values clear communication and collaboration with all parties involved to facilitate timely and successful closings.

Saya represents investors, developers and financial institutions across the full lifecycle of real estate matters, from the letter of intent through closing. She has experience handling the acquisition, disposition, and financing of a wide range of property types, including office, medical, multifamily, industrial, and retail assets. She has extensive experience representing borrowers in securing financing for multi-million-dollar portfolio loans and has successfully facilitated significant sales of medical properties spanning across multiple states, demonstrating expertise in navigating complex real estate deals.

After growing up in the city of Tokyo, Japan, Saya has found a home in Jacksonville and spends her free time running to soccer games for her son or spending time at the beach.

Saya's Practice

Representative Matters

  • Represented a real estate investment firm in $131,000,000 sale of 10 medical office buildings located throughout the United States
  • Represented client in negotiation of a variety of retail in New York City.
  • Represented developer in of a $10,600,000 car wash in Florida.
  • Represented a developer in multiple parcels in a large retail shopping plaza in Florida.
  • Represented a borrower in obtaining a $160,000,000 loan secured by healthcare properties across the United States from a national financial institution.

Recognitions

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Real Estate Law (2026)

Credentials

Education

J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, cum laude, Forum Editor for the Florida Law Review

M.S., University of Florida, Real Estate

B.B.A., Florida International University, summa cum laude

Admissions

  • Florida

Languages

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