Real Estate   

Real estate has long been a powerful component of the Washington metropolitan economy, and extensive knowledge of real estate law has always been a strong suit of Bean, Kinney & Korman.  Whatever part you play in this dynamic industry – owner, seller, purchaser, lender, developer, broker, landlord, tenant, investor, title insurer, property manager or community association – we offer seasoned, practical and responsive legal support to help you succeed in any economic environment.

Although many of the fundamental principles of real estate law originate from centuries of law and custom, the complexity of issues affecting real estate has grown exponentially.  Yet at the same time, effective representation in real estate transactions demands practical, real world advice and counsel, not academic analysis.  Real estate industry clients want more than legal answers, they want legal solutions.  Bean, Kinney & Korman understands how to identify issues and risks while putting them into context for our clients without losing sight of their goals.  But we keep an objective view and are always prepared to advise candidly when the risks may outweigh the benefit of the deal.

We welcome the opportunity to put more than 50 years of experience and accumulated wisdom representing clients in all aspects of the real estate industry at your service.

Transactional

• Contract formation
• Venture entity / joint venture formation
• Title examination and title issues
• Real estate private equity fund formation
• Evaluation of environmental risk assessment
• Zoning, land use and development rights, land subdivision, density rights transfers
• Distressed asset scenarios and workouts
• Financing
• Affordable housing tax credit financing
• Construction services and contracting
• Commercial leasing
• Tax-deferred exchanges
• Community association matters

Litigation and Contested Actions

• Construction litigation; mechanic’s liens
• Landlord/tenant litigation
• Business bankruptcy
• Business and commercial contract litigation
• Tax assessment contests
• Condemnation