Real Estate

Our Real Estate Practice Group provides developers, both residential and commercial, with services that include contract negotiations, obtaining land use municipal approvals, and handling the sale, lease and operation of the developed project. We collaborate with the Environmental, Land Use, and Zoning Practice Group to assure the performance of due diligence and compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). We have structured, prepared and promoted many real estate syndications in and around Central New York over the last forty years.

Typically retained in the early stages of a deal, we assist in necessary analysis, negotiation, and preparation of preferred developer agreements. We often recommend specific entities and deal structures to maximize incentives that are available through government programs including Empire Zones, the Brownfield Cleanup Program, industrial development agencies, Federally insured and direct lending financing programs, Federal and State grant applications, tax exempt bond financing, and other incentive programs at both the State and Federal level.

After financing decisions have been made, our attorneys continue to assist clients through the final stages of closing and provide consultation of ongoing operations such as management contracts, franchise agreements, liquor licenses, and employment agreements.

Our Real Estate Practice Group draws upon the sophisticated expertise of our other practice groups in order to provide comprehensive service to our clients. We are creative and entrepreneurial in both the development, and advancement of real estate objectives.

Attorneys

Michael J. Balanoff
Anthony J. D'Elia
Edward S. Green
Steven A. Paquette
Lowell A. Seifter
Thomas E. Taylor
Harrison V. Williams, Jr.