Commercial Properties: Represent purchasers and sellers of commercial property as well as owners, developers, investors and contractors in planning, zoning, entitling, financing, development, construction of commercial, industrial, retail, residential and hotel projects throughout California, New York, across the United States and outside of the United States.
Residential Properties: Representation of purchasers and sellers in connection with multi-unit and large single-family residential purchases, sales and development projects.
Loan Transactions: Represent borrowers and lenders in financing and refinancing of all types of real estate.
Government: Represent cities, counties and other governmental entities in redevelopment projects.
Tax Planning: Pre-transaction tax planning and structuring of tax-deferred exchanges and other arrangements to defer or minimize taxes. Tax planning is often connected with real estate projects and investments outside of the United States.
Ownership and Operation: Formation of limited liability companies, partnerships, corporations and other vehicles for the ownership, development and investment.
Environmental: Prepare permit applications, analysis of damages and claims, defense positions, and remediation, and analysis of issues in conjunction with purchases and sales, leasing, and business operations. Litigation of complex environmental issues.
Construction: Negotiate construction, construction management, design and architectural contracts for both owners, developers and real estate service providers, including contractors, property managers, architects and others. Resolution of construction and labor disputes, and employment-related matters.
Eminent Domain: Representation in broad range of eminent domain issues, including negotiation of pre- and post-condemnation settlements, as well as litigation.
Leasing: Represent landlords and tenants in drafting and negotiation of leases, including ground leases for all types of properties. Also provide analysis, interpretation, advice and litigation support for existing leases.
