Real Estate and Financing:

Represent buyers and sellers in acquisition and dispositions of commercial and residential real estate

Negotiate and Prepare commercial real estate financing including, permanent, mezzanine and construction financing

Represent landlords and tenants in commercial leasing and property management matters

Represent real estate developers, on all aspects of development

Handle transactions involving real estate development incentives including, Tax Increment Financing, Rehabilitation Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits, Renewable Energry Tax Incenitves, Easement Donations and other public-private financing transactions, and transactions involving community and economic development

Prepare and negotiate construction agreements on behalf of owners and contractors and other related services, including mechanics liens

Advise real estate brokerage firm on agency and licensing issues, conflicts of interest, broker lien issues and rights and duties of sellers, buyers and brokers.  

 

Commercial Litigation:

Represent clients in a variety of commercial disputes in areas such as construction, condominium and real estate disputes, breach of contract, leasehold litigation, including forcible entry and detainer actions, real estate broker lien and mechanics lien litigation, building code violations

Handle all aspects of  cases, starting with the drafting of the complaint or initial responsive pleading, and including discovery, motions practice, court appearances, hearings, settlement negotiations and trial. 

Assist clients in formulating a risk/reward analysis to determine the most economical resolution of your dispute

Corporate and Business Transactions:

Advise new and established businesses on the selection of the proper business entity
Structure and organize corporation, limited or general partnership, or limited liability company and prepare its related documentation

Provide guidance on issues specific to physicians and their practices

Negotiate and prepare commercial loan agreements, and structuring loans and workouts and other related security devices and guarantees

Handle the purchase and sale of a business and business assets
Counsel shareholders, members or partners on corporate, partnership or limited liability company matters or disputes

Draft, review and/or advise on employment-related matters, including employment and termination agreements