Bob Lindauer joined Alexander Ricks PLLC in 2026, after working for 25 years at Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A. Bob is a seasoned real estate attorney who works with both corporate and entrepreneurial clients, routinely handling land acquisitions and sales, leasing, development, easements, lending, management agreements, sponsorship agreements, licensing agreements, 1031 exchanges, taxation and title issues.
Bob deals with a wide variety of properties, including industrial, office, medical, retail, apartments, shopping centers, grocery stores, residential development, solar farms, and nightlife/entertainment venues. Bob also deals with the automotive industry, representing individuals and dealers on matters related to automobiles such as purchases, sales, taxation, consignments, auctions and disputes.
Education
- University of North Carolina School of Law (JD, 2000)
- Queens University of Charlotte (B.A. in Business, Magna Cum Laude, 1992)
Bar Admissions
Honors / Awards
- Business North Carolina "Legal Elite" - Real Estate (2012, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025, 2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America® - Real Estate Law (2018-2026)
- Super Lawyers® North Carolina - Real Estate (2025)
- Super Lawyers® North Carolina - Real Estate - Rising Star (2009)
- Pro Bono Public Service Award, North Carolina State Bar (2000)
- James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society, University of North Carolina School of Law (2000)
- North Carolina Law Review, Staff Member (1998-1999), Publication Editor (1999-2000)
Professional Associations
- International Council of Shopping Centers
Bob grew up in Florida and came to Charlotte in 1988 to play basketball at Queens University. He met his wife in law school and they now have 3 children. He spends much of his spare time watching his kids' sports and musical activities. He enjoys traveling and driving and working on late 60's and early 70's muscle cars.
- Represented private developer of nightlife concert and entertainment venues in multiple states, including eventual sale of facilities to an international REIT.
- Represents developer of industrial warehouse facilities.
- Represents developer of apartment complexes.
- Represents one of the largest solar developers in the U.S. in matters across multiple states.
- Represented multiple regional grocery store chains in tenant lease negotiations.
- Represents landlords in negotiations of leases, acquisitions and dispositions.
- Represents national dealer of collector cars.
- Represented developer in acquisition, financing, and development of over 75 retail projects.
