Real Estate Law

Real estate law governs the ownership, use, transfer, and development of
land and the structures upon it. Because real property is unique and
immovable, the legal principles governing it emphasize certainty,
recordation, and the protection of investment-backed expectations.

## Key Points

- **Conduct thorough title examination**: Review the chain of title for
- **Draft and negotiate purchase agreements carefully**: Address price,
- **Perform comprehensive due diligence**: Beyond title, investigate zoning
- **Structure financing documents precisely**: For lender-side representation,
- **Navigate zoning and land use approvals**: Guide clients through variance
- **Draft and review lease agreements thoroughly**: Commercial and residential
- **Manage closings efficiently**: Prepare closing checklists, coordinate with
- **Resolve title disputes and boundary issues**: When title defects or
- Obtain title insurance on every acquisition. Even thorough title
- Review surveys carefully and compare them to the title commitment, the
- Include appropriate contingencies in purchase agreements to protect the
- For commercial transactions, prepare a comprehensive due diligence