REAL ESTATE & LAND TRANSACTIONS

Commercial real estate deals are among the most complex transactions any business can undertake.  Our experience includes documenting real estate development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, exchanges, commercial covenants, residential covenants, shopping center transactions, conveyances, problem loan work-outs, leases and management agreements at the local, state and national level.  The mix of financial, regulatory and operational issues is unique for each project.   With our resources in banking, construction, environmental, tax and similar disciplines, we work to ensure a smooth process and successful transaction from start to finish.  Our lawyers handle every phase of the process, including counseling, negotiation and drafting:

• Entity Selection
• Environmental Evaluation
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Option agreements
• Covenants and Use Restrictions
• Easement and Right of Way agreements
• Water supply agreements
• Construction contracts
• Conveyance instruments
• Financing documents

An effective approach to litigation
Our trial lawyers represent all key players in real estate disputes, from developers and lenders, to property owners, brokers and tenants.  We have a comprehensive understanding of the best strategies that work in claims over:

• Breach of lending commitments
• Lender liability
• Property owner and occupier liability claims
• Construction defect and warranty claims
• Landlord/tenant claims
• Foreclosure disputes