REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

The Real Estate Law Group has considerable expertise in handling the many issues involved in a complex development project. Landowners and developers today face an increasingly complex set of laws and regulations governing the use and enjoyment of their property and the liabilities imposed upon them.

The Real Estate Law Group assists clients in planning ahead to avoid or reduce the impact of future problems, as well as to respond to situations as they arise. We also have the expertise required to determine all permits and approvals required under zoning and environmental law necessary for a particular use or project and assist our clients in obtaining these permits and approvals. This assistance includes negotiating with local and state permitting boards and representing clients at local and state hearings. We also help our clients to determine the best use of their properties and to preserve and protect their property rights for the future, including the creation of conservation restrictions.

The proper choice of a development entity and the establishment of a clear and workable structure among the participants are critical to the success of any project. We provide guidance in selecting the right entity to meet the clients' goals and to provide a framework which will both protect them against liabilities to the extent possible and afford favorable tax treatment.