Our experience includes development of:
- Mixed-use projects and multifamily housing
- Corporate headquarters and office buildings
- Transit centers
- Cultural institutions
- Hospital and health care facilities
- Hotels and resort complexes
- Industrial and warehouse facilities
- Research and development centers
- Public-private joint ventures
- Retail centers
- Sports stadiums and entertainment facilities
Construction
Our experience includes ground-up construction, adaptive re-use of historic buildings, and construction of LEED-certified buildings. We represent clients in design and construction contracting, licensing and permitting, bidding issues, and labor agreements, with specific skill and knowledge in proactive dispute avoidance.
Should the need for litigation arise, our construction litigation team is experienced in all areas of negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution, and has litigated matters in venues throughout the country.
We have experience in all project delivery methods, including Construction Manager (CM)-at risk; design-build, Energy Performance Contracting (EPC), multi-prime, and integrated project delivery. We work in areas such as the use of Building Information Modeling and other technology and stay current on advances in technology that may arise and come into play during a project’s life cycle. Many of our construction lawyers are LEED Accredited Professionals and understand the contractual requirements of a project that will seek LEED certification.
Zoning and Land Use
Our Zoning and Land Use lawyers help clients navigate the complex entitlements and permitting process as well as community engagement, setting the stage for success. From large housing developments to some of the nation's largest industrial projects to educational campuses and other institutional developments to commercial space, adaptive use of historic properties, and more, we have successfully guided clients through permitting, zoning, and land use approvals, including navigation through the legislative process and compliance with environmental regulations. In addition, we advise on fair housing and accessibility issues, defend permits, represent clients in enforcement actions, counsel on remediation matters, and handle permitting coordination.
Our attorneys are known for their ability to garner community support for our clients’ projects. We know that building productive relationships with government officials and community groups is often critical to success.
Resort, Hospitality, and Timeshare
We are legal pioneers in the leisure industry, advising developers, hospitality companies, lenders, and government regulatory agencies for more than 30 years on all facets of development and first-to-market resort industry products across the United States and internationally.
Our attorneys provide clients with comprehensive legal advice and business insights to manage the most complex projects. We have played a central role in development of a range of resort properties and projects, including golf resorts, ski resorts, marinas and other waterfront projects, master-planned resort communities, and mixed-use condominium hotels.
Mixed-Use, Condominium, and Multifamily Development
We are experienced in both the legal and business aspects of these complex transactions. We create strong legal structures that clearly outline how mixed-use development and condominium projects will be managed and operated. We anticipate potential disputes, particularly those involving residential developments, and develop plans to mitigate litigation risk.
We help investors assess the value and risks of transactions, including those involving fractured developments. Our work on fractured developments encompasses both distressed condominiums and mixed-use developments in which ownership or management is divided among a property’s different components.
Eminent Domain
We handle complex, high-value condemnation cases. We represent owners of manufacturing facilities, commercial and residential sites, office buildings, telecommunications facilities, power stations, and outdoor advertising platforms in the spectrum of takings, including transit facility expansion, redevelopment projects, port development, and open-space acquisitions. Our lawyers work with respected appraisers and experts to develop winning valuation strategies and provide strong advocacy in pleadings, hearings, and trials.
