Trusted Real Estate Attorneys

Real Estate Practice

We understand that in today’s economy, financial and real estate issues often intersect. This is particularly true in today’s real estate market, which is full of investment opportunities for some while others are struggling with a distressed property. In either instance, our approach focuses on the the most effective solution for the client.

Experienced Practitioners in New Jersey and New York Real Estate

Our real estate attorneys are experienced practitioners in New Jersey and New York. They are well-versed in commercial and residential real estate, leasing, refinancing, foreclosures, real estate disputes, and short sales.

Our real estate practice includes:

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Commercial and Residential Purchases and Sales

Our attorneys have significant experience representing clients in the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, including the sale and development of retail shopping centers, restaurants, mixed use buildings, condominium conversions, and apartment buildings, and (b) residential real estate involving the purchase and sale of traditional homes, new construction, short-sales, and estate sales.

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Commercial and Residential Financing

Our attorneys are experienced representing clients in commercial and residential financing. Clients are often concerned about the amount of the loan they are getting and the interest rate, while overlooking numerous legal documents that come with obtaining the loan. Our attorneys understand that the “devil is in the details,” and we make a conscious effort to review and explain the documents and the transaction process to the clients.

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Distressed Property Workouts and Short-Sales

In today’s economy, with rising interest rates, many variable rate mortgage loans that are scheduled to reset soon will cause certain owners to no longer be able to maintain their properties under the current loan structure. Our attorneys understand this and have significant experience in assisting clients in distressed property workouts, as well as short sales.

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Commercial Leasing

How a lease is drafted can not only affect the day-to-day business operations of either a tenant or landlord, but also its value and each of the parties’ personal liability. Our attorneys understand this and have extensive expertise negotiating such leases. Whether the negotiations involve large national landlords or tenants, or small businesses, our attorneys make a conscious effort to not only advocate vigorously on behalf of our clients, but to also explain the leases to our clients, ensuring that they are aware of what they are signing, i.e., their rights and obligations going forward.

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Land-Use

Our attorneys have significant experience with regard to real estate planning and zoning issues. Our firm’s Of Counsel have over a decade of experience representing local towns, including the Borough of Palisades Park’s Planning Board and the Township of Washington Zoning Board of Adjustment. Our attorneys have also represented private individuals and businesses in obtaining subdivisions, site plans, signage and change of use variance approvals for gas stations, dry cleaners, restaurants and landscaping companies.

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Real estate issues involved in corporate mergers and acquisitions of companies

Many mergers and acquisitions of companies involve real estate that are initially overlooked when negotiations begin. Our attorneys are well equipped to deal with such issues, and make every effort to do so in a way that either increase the businesses value limits the potential liability of the client.

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Real Estate Litigation

When the need for litigation arises, our attorneys are well-equipped to represent the client’s needs. Our attorneys are experienced in: (a) seeking injunctive relief and restraining orders to force or stop a real estate sale; (b) enforcing rights as a lender or borrower, including rights under loan agreements, security agreements, and promissory notes; and seeking money judgments for damages due to the breach of a lease or real estate contract.

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