REAL ESTATE

From business owners to municipalities

Our reputation for dependable advice in title examination, real property transactions of all kinds, and real estate litigation reflects more than 60 years of experience. Business owners, real estate developers, property managers, investment companies, homeowners’ and condominium associations, land trusts, municipalities and other parties turn to us for all their commercial and residential real estate needs. Whether you need to enforce your rights under a retail lease or intend to undertake an ambitious construction schedule at multiple locations, we can help.

Broad range of real estate services

We serve as full-service counsel from initial site selection to occupancy or closing of sale for businesses involved with new construction. Our services span:

  • Representation at closings of commercial real estate purchases, sales and mortgage loans
  • Local closing counsel for lenders
  • Negotiation and drafting of buy-sell agreements
  • Complex title examination and opinions
  • Negotiation of lease terms or sale terms for retail, office, industrial or mixed-use space
  • Section 1031 exchanges of investment property (as well as reverse like-kind property exchanges), including location of or service as qualified intermediaries
  • Full-service representation in real estate development
  • Assistance with site permits, building permits, variances, rezoning and environmental regulation or land use planning considerations
  • Negotiation and review of construction contracts
  • Resolution of problems with residential lease agreements on behalf of property management companies
  • Closings of home purchases, sales, and refinancings