Real Estate

The Real Estate Practice Group represents developers, lenders, investors, businesses and individuals in all facets of the acquisition, development, financing, sale, and leasing of commercial and residential properties.

Sales and Acquisitions

• Purchases and Sales of Commercial, Industrial and Multi-family Properties
• Purchases and Sales of Development Rights
• Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
• Sale-Leaseback Transactions

Financing (representing both Borrowers and Lenders)

• Construction Loans
• Financing of Acquisitions of Commercial, Industrial and Multi-family Properties
• Mezzanine Financing
• Leasehold Financing
• Loan Workouts and Restructurings

Leasing (representing both Landlords and Tenants)

• Office Leases
• Retail Leases (Shopping Center and Free-standing)
• Net Leases
• Lease Modifications

Real Estate Development

• Structuring of Ownership Entities, including Limited Liability Companies and Joint Ventures
• Drafting and Negotiation of Development Agreements, Management Agreements, Easements and Other Development Agreements
• Negotiation of Construction Contracts

Cooperatives and Condominiums

• New Construction Co-ops and Condominiums
• Conversion of Existing Buildings to Cooperative and Condominium Ownership
• Ongoing Representation of Cooperative Corporations

Real Estate Litigation

• Construction Claims
• Landlord-Tenant Actions, Representing Both Landlords and Tenants
• Title Claims
• Contract Actions

Land Use and Zoning

• Variances
• Subdivision Applications
• Special Use Permits
• Special Exceptions
• Negotiation of Land Use Issues with Municipalities and Private Landowners

Tax Certiorari and Condemnation

Environmental Law