Areas of Practice
Commercial Real estate Transactions
We are experienced in all types of real estate transactions including acquisitions, sales, 1031 exchanges, land use applications and land development activities. Our clients include owners, operators and managers of office, industrial, retail and multi-family residential projects nationwide.
real estate litigation
We are experienced litigators and have represented our clients in real estate related disputes, business disputes, lease controversies, commercial evictions and commercial foreclosures. We are business oriented lawyers who understand the nature of your commercial dispute and strive to obtain a solution for you that is both satisfactory and economical.
financing
We represent lenders and borrowers in connection with permanent, bridge, mezzanine and construction loans, portfolio financing transactions, joint ventures and private equity, loan acquisitions and sales, and default, workouts and foreclosures.
leasing
We represent both landlords and tenants in negotiating leases of all sizes in a variety of transaction types including Class A Office buildings, retail centers, retail and office components of mixed use developments and industrial properties. Our clients typically retain us to handle the leasing aspect of their building ownership following property acquisitions, finding that our efficiency and responsiveness in the acquisition process naturally translates into an active leasing environment that is highly conducive to successful leasing of their projects. Business owners rely heavily on our leasing expertise in retaining us to represent them in locating or relocating their business premises, knowing that our extensive leasing experience positions us to be acutely aware of current market trends.
Development
We assist our clients in all phases of real estate development including land acquisition, senior, mezzanine and construction financing, leasing, and disposition of the completed project. Our clients range from individuals and small businesses to real estate developers, investors, lenders and pension funds.
business representation
We proudly represent the owners of closely held and family businesses engaging in a wide variety of endeavors including real estate ownership and development, building construction, food service, and residential home construction. We provide the conventionally required legal services to these companies and also play a very important role in the planning and execution of their business plans.