Real Estate

In a recent request for a re-zone to allow a large residential development next to industrial facility, obtained significant concessions and protections for industrial client.

Represented sellers in successful completion of sales of multiple office buildings worth tens of millions of dollars.

Negotiated the long-term ground lease for a mixed use retail and student housing project located on private and public property. Worked directly with school officials to successfully obtain approvals and documentation. Advised client regarding acquisition, diligence and closing; zoning and entitlements; easements and parking; and fair housing compliance. Prepared construction contracts, easements, access and parking agreements.

Represented client in large-scale land exchange involving over 3,700 acres of land. Successfully negotiated and prepared exchange agreement, conveyancing instruments, easements and closing documents.

Parsons Behle & Latimer obtained summary judgment on claims that the mining company was bound to pay significant mining royalties pursuant to a thirty-year-old area-of-interest agreement.

Advised client regarding proposed legislation affecting real estate, land use and permitting, and private property rights .Negotiated with sponsors and opponents of legislation, advised clients regarding changes to legislation and analyzed alternatives.

Real property litigation representing defendant building owner against easement claims of neighboring homeowners association.