Commercial Real Estate

Cincinnati Commercial Real Estate Lawyers

At Drew & Ward we realize that a commercial real estate transaction involves a substantial investment on the part of our client, and that a delay or disruption in the purchase, sale, or lease process may result in serious business setbacks. In every transaction our attorneys are committed to seeing that our client's deal closes smoothly and in a timely manner.

Each commercial real estate attorney in our practice has extensive experience in the field, and is prepared to provide sound advice, thorough and well-informed legal services, and strong advocacy to participants in commercial property transactions and commercial development projects.

We represent buyers, sellers, real estate developers, property managers, banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions in commercial real estate acquisition, development, investment, financing, and leasing transactions. Our lawyers are prepared to handle sophisticated transactions, including the development of subdivisions and shopping centers, and multimillion dollar refinances for real estate partnerships.

"I have developed an expertise in real estate law which enables me to anticipate problems and recommend the best solutions. I work to understand my clients' situations and objectives, and help them consider the benefits and costs involved. In this way I can guide them to the best possible result.”

Attorney James R. Schaefer

Our attorneys assist clients with:

• Drafting and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements
• Design and architectural contracts
• Construction contracts
• Loan agreements
• Construction financing agreements
• Governmental incentive and abatement agreements
• Easements and licenses
• Commercial lease agreements
• Environmental evaluation and clean-up matters
• Governmental licensing
• Zoning disputes and applications
• Representation in property tax valuation disputes
• Title opinions
• Representation at closing, closing statement preparation
• Deed preparation
• Condo conversion
• Formation of family limited liability companies (family LLCs) and limited partnerships
• QPRTs to help clients to shield their real property from unnecessary taxation
• Representation of lenders in construction loans
• §1031 tax free exchanges

We provide related civil litigation services, including those involving zoning disputes, boundary disputes, easement and encroachment claims, and eminent domain actions.

Drew & Ward’s attorneys represent property owners, developers and property managers, as well as real estate brokers and agents. The early stages of any legal process are critical. If you would like to speak with a member of the firm about a commercial real estate transaction, we invite you to contact our Cincinnati, Ohio, office to arrange an initial consultation.

Our commercial real estate attorneys: Anthony G. Covatta, Richard G. Ward, James R. Schaefer, Sybil B. Mullin. Robert M. Smyth, and Eric C. Holzapfel.

Related practice areas: estate planning, business law, residential real estate, and construction law