Commercial Real Estate

The Services

What We Offer

Adam Bernard Attorneys offers legal help, advice, and guidance in all areas of commercial real estate and development law. We offer complete legal services, including:

  • Commercial financing and refinancing agreements
  • Commercial development
  • Land acquisition
  • Leases
  • Permits
  • Construction legal issues
  • Conveyancing
  • Leasing
  • Foreclosures
  • Ad valorem taxes
  • Zoning
  • Land use
  • Title issues
  • Environmental problems

Our expertise guarantees that you get thorough and effective legal representation tailored to your specific needs in the commercial real estate sector.

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Commercial Real Estate and Development Law

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we excel in commercial real estate and development law, offering top-notch legal advice and services for all aspects of the commercial real estate market. Our experienced team navigates the complexities of real estate transactions and development projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations while safeguarding your interests. We support clients through every phase of commercial real estate development, including:
  • Site selection and acquisition
  • Financing arrangements
  • Construction processes
  • Final property disposition
Our services encompass:
  • Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, development agreements, and construction contracts
  • Securing necessary permits and approvals from local, state, and federal authorities
We also provide strategic legal guidance on:
  • Land use planning
  • Environmental compliance
  • Risk management
Our ultimate goal is to help you complete your real estate projects successfully, minimize legal risks, and optimize your investment for maximum returns.

Complex Commercial Financing and Refinancing Agreements

Adam Bernard Attorneys has a wealth of experience in crafting and negotiating complex commercial financing and refinancing agreements. We represent borrowers, lenders, and investors across a broad spectrum of financing transactions. Our goal is to help you secure favorable terms and ensure full adherence to all pertinent legal and regulatory standards.

Our services encompass:

  • Designing and negotiating loan agreements, mortgages, and security contracts
  • Aiding in the refinancing of existing loans to secure improved terms and lower financing costs
  • Managing various financing structures, including conventional bank loans, private equity investments, and mezzanine financing

In addition to drafting and negotiating agreements, we provide comprehensive legal support throughout the due diligence and closing stages, which includes:

  • Analyzing financial statements
  • Evaluating collateral
  • Ensuring all necessary documentation is accurately executed and recorded

Our experienced attorneys help you obtain the financing necessary to meet your commercial real estate goals.

Commercial Development

Commercial development projects can be overwhelming. Legal complexities can derail progress and cause delays. Navigating planning, site selection, and construction while ensuring compliance with laws is challenging. Securing permits and approvals from local, state, and federal authorities can become a major bottleneck, risking your project’s timeline and budget.

Adam Bernard Attorneys understands these challenges. We provide comprehensive legal services to address every part of commercial development.

Drafting and negotiating development agreements, construction contracts, and joint venture agreements can also be frustrating without the right legal support. The regulatory landscape can seem like a maze, with risks of non-compliance leading to costly penalties and delays.

We solve these problems by guiding you through each phase of your project, from planning to completion. Our experienced team ensures your projects run smoothly and comply with all relevant laws. We help draft and negotiate key agreements and secure necessary permits and approvals efficiently.

We also offer strategic legal advice on land use planning, environmental compliance, and risk management. Our goal is to minimize your legal risks and maximize your return on investment, ensuring your commercial development projects finish on time and within budget.

Land Acquisition, Leases, and Permitting

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we keenly understand the challenges clients face in identifying and acquiring suitable properties for their commercial real estate projects.

The process can be complex, involving numerous legal and regulatory requirements that must be navigated carefully to ensure smooth transactions and compliance.

We offer comprehensive services in this area. These include drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, lease agreements, and option agreements. Our team also assists with conducting thorough due diligence, such as title searches, environmental assessments, and zoning analyses. These steps are crucial for clients to make informed decisions and secure the properties they need.

We also provide vital support in obtaining permits and approvals from local, state, and federal authorities. Other areas we help with include preparing permit applications, representing clients in hearings and appeals, and understanding the regulatory landscape.

Our goal is to alleviate the complexities and uncertainties surrounding land acquisition and permitting processes. Ultimately, we ensure that our clients can achieve their commercial real estate objectives smoothly and effectively.

Conveyancing

Conveyancing in real estate transactions can be a complex and daunting process. At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we specialize in providing expert legal services tailored to ensure smooth property transfers for our clients, whether they are buyers, sellers, or lenders.

We understand the challenges involved in securing clear and marketable title and navigating the intricate legal requirements that accompany property transfers. Our team is dedicated to drafting and reviewing essential conveyancing documents such as deeds, transfer agreements, and title certificates.

In addition to meticulous document handling, we conduct thorough due diligence, including comprehensive title searches, property surveys, and environmental assessments. This proactive approach helps us mitigate risks and ensure that our clients’ transactions proceed without any legal complications.

Beyond transactional support, we offer strategic legal counsel on critical aspects like title insurance, escrow arrangements, and effective risk management strategies. Our ultimate aim is to simplify the conveyancing process, providing our clients with the confidence and assurance they need to achieve their real estate goals seamlessly.

Leasing

Commercial leasing transactions can be legally complex and daunting for both landlords and tenants. Ensuring lease agreements are fair, enforceable, and tailored to specific needs is crucial but challenging without expert guidance.

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we understand the risks involved in leasing agreements that aren’t properly drafted or negotiated. Issues such as unclear terms, unenforceable clauses, and regulatory non-compliance can lead to disputes and financial loss.

Our team specializes in providing comprehensive legal services for commercial leasing transactions. We handle drafting and negotiating lease agreements, sublease agreements, and amendments to protect your interests.

Our team also conducts thorough due diligence so that you are confidently in compliancewith zoning regulations and evaluating environmental risks. Our strategic legal counsel on lease enforcement, dispute resolution, and lease termination aims to help you manage leasing relationships effectively and achieve your commercial real estate objectives.

Foreclosures

Dealing with foreclosure can be tough and legally complicated, whether you’re a lender, borrower, or investor. Without good legal help, it can be confusing and might cause money problems.

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we know how risky it can be if foreclosure isn’t handled well. Problems like missing papers, wrong filings, and not following rules can make things worse for you.

Our team specializes in guiding people through foreclosure with care and attention. We handle starting and managing foreclosures and making sure all the right legal papers are done correctly. We also support clients in court to protect their rights.

We do thorough checks on loan documents, check property values carefully, and look at risks involved. This way, we protect your rights and follow all the rules during the foreclosure process.

Ad Valorem Taxes

Ad valorem taxes, based on property values, pose challenges for property owners, developers, and investors. It’s crucial to ensure taxes are accurately assessed and fairly imposed.

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we recognize the complexities of ad valorem taxes. Incorrect assessments or unfair taxes can lead to financial losses and legal complications.

Our team specializes in expertly handling ad valorem tax matters for property owners, developers, and investors. We advise on property tax assessments, challenge unfavorable assessments, and represent clients in tax litigation. Additionally, we negotiate for property tax abatements, exemptions, and incentives to minimize tax liabilities.

We also provide strategic counsel on tax planning, compliance with tax regulations, and risk management. Our goal is to assist clients in effectively managing ad valorem tax obligations and achieving their real estate objectives smoothly.

Zoning and Land Use

Zoning and land use laws present significant challenges for clients involved in commercial real estate development. Navigating the regulatory landscape is complex and critical to ensuring project compliance with laws and regulations.

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we understand the complexities of zoning and land use. Missteps or non-compliance can delay projects and lead to legal issues, impacting timelines and investments.

Our firm specializes in expertly navigating zoning and land use laws for clients in commercial real estate development. We advise on regulations, secure permits and approvals, and represent clients in hearings and appeals. Additionally, we draft and negotiate development agreements, land use covenants, and easements to facilitate project success.

We also offer strategic counsel on land use planning, environmental compliance, and risk management. Our goal is to guide clients through the zoning and land use process effectively, minimizing legal risks and maximizing returns on investment to achieve their development objectives.

Title Issues

Problems with title issues in commercial real estate transactions presents significant challenges. Clear and marketable title is crucial, but it requires expert legal guidance to identify and address title defects effectively.

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we understand the critical importance of clear title in real estate transactions. Title defects or unresolved issues can disrupt transactions, leading to delays and potential legal disputes that affect the overall process.

Our firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal services to resolve title issues for commercial real estate clients. We conduct thorough title searches, review title reports, and offer legal opinions on title matters. We also assist in resolving title defects by negotiating title insurance policies, obtaining lien releases, and taking legal action when necessary.

Furthermore, we provide strategic legal counsel on matters such as title insurance, escrow arrangements, and risk management. Our goal is to guide clients through the complexities of title issues, ensuring transactions proceed smoothly without legal complications, and helping them achieve their real estate objectives effectively.

Environmental Issues

Environmental issues in commercial real estate transactions and development projects can be challenging and legally tricky. Understanding and complying with environmental laws is crucial, as errors can lead to serious legal consequences.

At Adam Bernard Attorneys, we recognize the difficulties associated with environmental regulations. Failing to follow these laws correctly or overlooking important steps can result in delays and legal disputes that affect real estate projects.

Our team specializes in assisting clients with environmental issues. We provide clear guidance on environmental regulations, conduct assessments, and obtain necessary permits. Additionally, we help manage environmental risks, oversee cleanup projects, and represent clients in legal matters. Our goal is to simplify the complexities of environmental compliance for clients, ensuring they can achieve their real estate objectives smoothly and legally.