Real Estate

Our broad based expertise in real estate and finance transactions and background in tax and other related areas gives us a significant advantage in representing our clients.

From the acquisition of raw land to the completion of the project, we serve the client through the organizational, tax structuring, building and regulatory approval processes. We conduct due diligence, prepare restrictive covenants, reciprocal easements, ground leases, property management agreements, construction documents and other development agreements required for the project. We review zoning regulations and ordinances, environmental matters, obtain title searches, negotiate title insurance commitments, obtain surveys, negotiate transfer documents and conduct closings. We obtain and negotiate financing commitments and close loans of many types. Our creditors’ rights colleagues assist us with respect to materialmens’ and mechanics’ lien issues.

For sellers, we prepare and negotiate sale agreements and closing documentation. We provide creative tax planning and handle like-kind, tax-deferred exchange transactions. We have handled the disposition of various properties, including warehouses, offices, retail, residential, apartments, condominiums, and specialty properties like multiple-state restaurants as well as sales and leasebacks of commercial properties.

We are local agents for Chicago Title Insurance Corporation and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Corporation.

As counselors to our clients, we see our representation continuing through the life of a project.

Contact Attorneys who Practice in This Area:

Steven A. Fetter
Mark Kaplan
Cheryl K. Short