Development

We advise developers in formulating projects that transform properties into a higher, cleaner or more productive use, and assist owners and lenders in developing syndications and other creative financing solutions.

We assist clients on all aspects of purchase and sale of real estate, from beginning to end. We advise clients on structuring transactions to best take advantage of federal, state and local tax laws, including Section 1031 tax-free exchanges. We prepare, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and assist with due diligence investigation of property and evaluation of studies, including title, surveys, Phase I and other environmental site assessments, geotechnical and soils studies, and building inspections. We assist in resolving land use, zoning and permitting issues and in environmental investigation, clean up and compliance. We draft easements, condominium declarations, and covenants, conditions and restrictions necessary for development. We advise clients on real estate financing and assist them in negotiating loan documents and meeting lender requirements. We take clients through the closing process and beyond, including leasing and resale.

Our clients include principally privately held businesses, local governments, Indian tribes, and the individuals who own and manage them.