Commercial Real Estate

Over the years, our attorneys have handled some of the most complex commercial real estate transactions in the region. Most recently, Attorney Hackman served as Special Counsel to Bucknell University for its Downtown Initiative program involving the purchase, sale, financing and development of multiple historic properties in two separate transactions financed in part with historic and new market tax credit funds. In addition, Attorney Hackman is an experienced and skilled land use attorney prepared to advise developers and owners in all aspects of zoning and subdivision and land development law. Our commercial real estate team understands that “time is money” and has been praised by lenders and developers alike for moving the transaction smoothly and efficiently to a successful conclusion. Our services in the area of commercial real estate include:

• Assistance in putting together an experienced design team
• Advising on the impact of local ordinances
• Obtaining zoning, subdivision and land development approvals
• Assistance in negotiating sales agreements
• Assistance in negotiating developer’s agreements
• Assistance in negotiating with lenders
• Syndication
• Removing liens and other “clouds” on title
• Also with in-house title insurance agents, we can offer one-stop shopping, making the process that much more convenient for the parties
• Appeal the assessed value of your property to ensure your taxes are based on fair values.