Real Estate

Every real estate transaction is unique and requires strategic thinking, dedication and creative solutions. The ability of the lawyers in the Real Estate Group to understand the nuances of a transaction, their diverse and extensive industry and legal experience, and fostering a  team approach with their clients has garnered the Group a well-deserved reputation for being deal makers whose primary goal is always the success of the client.  We believe that getting involved early in the life cycle of a transaction enables us to effectively and efficiently get the transaction done and help our clients achieve their business objectives. Clients rely on our counsel, from transaction structure to documentation through closing and administration.

The hallmark of our practice is the close working relationship we have established with clients and our individualized attention to each of them. We approach each matter as a team, involving partners, associates and staff, and work with all levels of each client’s internal organization.  This team approach enables us to handle matters expeditiously and efficiently without sacrificing attention to detail.  We get to know each of our clients' businesses from the inside out and, in many cases, have helped our clients formulate their internal policies and procedures. We have also played an integral part in helping our clients develop their training programs and often conduct workshops and seminars for them on various subjects in the real estate arena. Our clients rely on us not only as lawyers documenting a complex transaction, but as advisors on structuring deals and as experienced problem solvers when new or unexpected issues arise.  We pride ourselves on our ability to think creatively, to work effectively with opposing counsel and to implement “win-win” situations for clients in difficult transactions.

We represent sellers and purchasers of real estate, commercial landlords and tenants, community associations, title insurance companies, banks, investment funds and others in all aspects of real estate transactions.

We have established a relationship with a network of law firms throughout the country who assist in questions of local law, practice and customs to enhance our ability to serve our clients not only around the region, but around the country. We serve as local counsel for many out-of-state institutions and as their counsel for transactions occurring in the tri-state region. When necessary, we collaborate with lawyers in the firm's various practice groups for assistance in bankruptcy and insolvency issues, tax and regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment, intellectual property and complex litigation.

With diverse and extensive industry experience, many of our lawyers are invited to speak at industry and association events. We are also members of, and have held leadership positions in, a number of real estate- related associations, including the Mortgage Bankers Association, the CRE Finance Council, the American Land Title Association, the American Resort Development Association and CREW Network.