Real Estate

Core Real Estate Practice Areas

Commercial Landlord-Tenant

Representation in disputes and negotiations involving commercial leases — from rent and possession controversies to use clause conflicts and eviction defense.

Commercial Leasing

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating office, restaurant, retail, and industrial lease agreements for landlords and tenants alike — from major headquarters transactions exceeding 100,000 square feet to smaller subleases and retail anchor tenant deals.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Guidance on acquisition, sale, financing, and joint venture structuring for commercial property — including due diligence, contract drafting, and closing coordination.

Distressed Debt & Real Estate Workouts

Strategic counsel for lenders and borrowers in distressed real estate situations — including loan restructuring, workouts, compelling creditor enforcement, and value preservation.

Real Estate Financing

Legal support for commercial real estate financing, including mortgages, secured transactions, loan documentation, and lender/borrower negotiations for national, local, and community banks, life insurance companies, private lenders, and borrowers in large and small loan transactions.

Foreclosure

Representation in foreclosure proceedings — whether enforcing secured interests or defending against foreclosure actions, including lender liability analysis and enforcement strategy.

Why Legal Counsel Matters in Real Estate

Real estate law intersects multiple areas of legal risk:

• Contract interpretation and enforcement
• Title, survey, and easement issues
• Risk allocation in lease and purchase agreements
• Financing obligations and collateral/perfection strategy
• Regulatory and zoning compliance (e.g., permits, entitlements)
• Dispute resolution and litigation readiness

Experienced counsel helps you anticipate and manage these risks while protecting value and project certainty.

Who We Represent

Our Real Estate practice serves:

• Commercial property owners
• Real estate developers and investors
• General partners and joint ventures
• Commercial landlords and tenants
• Franchise and multi-location operators
• Construction and development firms
• National, local, and community banks, life insurance companies, private lenders, and borrowers
• Government contractors with property obligations

We customize legal solutions to the strategic goals and risk tolerance of each client.

Industries Served

We advise clients in industries where commercial property plays a central role, including:

• Commercial real estate and development
• Retail and franchise operations
• Office and professional services
• Healthcare and institutional facilities
• Hospitality and mixed-use projects
• Financial services, lending, and borrower-side real estate finance
• Industrial and logistics facilities
• Government contracting and leased facilities

This industry insight enhances transaction design and dispute strategy.

Real Estate FAQs

What is commercial real estate law?

Commercial real estate law governs the acquisition, financing, leasing, management, and disposition of non-residential property. It also includes dispute resolution when conflicts arise over contracts, possession, or property rights.

Do tenants need legal counsel for lease negotiations?

Yes. Commercial leases often contain complex clauses governing use, rent escalation, repairs, insurance, and termination. Counsel ensures that obligations and risks are clearly defined and manageable.

What is due diligence in a real estate transaction?

Due diligence includes reviewing title, surveys, environmental assessments, zoning compliance, leases, financial obligations, and contractual risks. Thorough due diligence helps uncover issues that could affect property value or use.

What does foreclosure involve?

Foreclosure is the legal process by which a secured lender enforces its rights against collateral when a borrower defaults. Legal counsel can assist in initiating foreclosure or defending against it, depending on the client’s position.

What are real estate workouts?

Real estate workouts are negotiated solutions in distressed situations — such as loan modification, forbearance, or restructuring — designed to preserve value, maintain operations, and avoid costly litigation or foreclosure.