Who We Are

Jim and Joe formed multiple new ventures resulting in billions of dollars’ worth of transactions, the development of over 8,000 ground-up multifamily units, and the purchase and sale of tens of millions of square feet of office space and numerous Multifamily developments. At TSC, Jim formed the Financial Services Division; its activities led to an expansion of the division’s capabilities to include over $8 billion of sale-leaseback purchases and over $3 billion of financing for clients around the world.

During this time, Joe, as a Senior Vice President of GE Capital, successfully managed and liquidated 4 joint venture transactions with commercial real estate assets valued in excess of $3.0 billion. Additionally, Joe held Executive roles with multiple real estate organizations including family offices, a private REIT, and a large private equity fund. During this period Joe acquired and financed commercial real estate assets valued in excess of $1.5 billion.

Wolverine facilitates several office, multifamily, and mixed-use development projects within North Texas, as well as partnering with and representing HNW clients in the acquisition of several office and multifamily properties. Within the last few years, Wolverine has acquired over 3 million square feet of office product along the Dallas North Tollway, George Bush Turnpike, and Las Colinas market.

After joining Wolverine in 2010 Joe has represented several high-net-worth investors acquire and finance 14 office buildings totaling in excess of 2.9 million square feet of office space. Post-acquisition, Joe continues to direct the property management, asset management, and leasing of 1.4 million square feet in 7 of the previous acquisitions.

Beginning in 2013, James Leslie joined the firm. Working alongside his father, Jim, he continues to bring fresh and creative perspectives to the business, while providing invaluable financial analysis and assessments for each project.

Nadia, Partner at Wolverine Interests, founded Petersen Construction in 2014, specializing in custom single-family homes and construction management services. This eventually led to a partnership with Wolverine Interests where her focus on helping cities revitalize their central business districts has enhanced Wolverine’s growing niche in the public-private development space.