Real Estate Acquisition and Development

Gates & Adams maintains a real estate practice that serves developers, banks and purchasers in all phases of acquisition and development, whether a commercial venture, a residential subdivision or a condominium development. The firm's real estate attorneys bring experience and ability to all phases of the transaction.

We regularly provide the following counsel and services to our real estate clients:

• Negotiation, preparation and review of contracts regarding the sale, acquisition, and leasing of land as well as office, retail, industrial, and residential property.
• Negotiation, preparation, and review of loan agreements, as well as advice regarding foreclosure and loan work-outs.
• Assistance with subdivision and site plan applications, procuring governmental approvals, environmental compliance, and obtaining zoning permits and variances.

Although litigation is seldom required in this area, the firm is nevertheless equipped to provide any litigation or pre-litigation support that may become necessary.