Our real estate lawyers represent real estate developers, investors, and financial institutions in a wide variety of real estate transactions and other matters. We assist clients in the negotiation and documentation of the purchase and sale of real estate, construction and permanent financing, commercial leasing and development.
With specific education and experience in tax matters, we advise our clients on structuring their real estate transactions to minimize tax liability and maximize investment returns. In addition, our real estate lawyers have legal expertise in such areas as joint venture arrangements, tax-deferred property exchanges, affordable housing developments, historic rehabs, new markets tax credits, condominiums, homeowners associations, disposition and development agreements with local municipalities, and the syndication of commercial real estate acquisitions in private placements and by private equity funds.
We Find Creative Solutions for Your Thorniest Real Estate Challenges
Cody Berne represented a mortgage lending company in a quiet title action filed in Jackson County Circuit Court. The plaintiffs sought to quiet title in a residential property located in Medford, Oregon, and named the mortgage lending company in the lawsuit, even though the company had no interest in the property.
Stoll Berne attorney Andy Davis represented Menashe Properties in its acquisition of Heritage Square, a high-profile office campus located just west of the Galleria shopping mall in the north suburbs of Dallas, Texas.
Stoll Berne attorney Andy Davis served as lead counsel in connection with the $113 million acquisition of the 300,000 square foot historic Medical Dental Building in Seattle, Washington.
Stoll Berne attorney Andy Davis served as lead counsel in connection with the $39 million sale of the 225,000 square foot Creekside at Centerpoint in Kent, Washington.
Josh Ross represented a non-profit, rural power cooperative defend claims for adverse possession brought by neighbors, and relating to a parcel of property on which the client’s equipment operated.
Josh Ross represented a local church in a breach of contract claim relating to the sale of a significant parcel of property. The case successfully resolved prior to filing of a lawsuit.
Ben Leedy represented the developer of a four-story apartment building from the construction and development of the project through the sale of the property to an institutional investor shortly after completion.
Stoll Berne attorneys David Lokting and Ben Leedy represented the developer of Yard, a high-rise apartment building, from equity formation through development and construction to sale of the project.
The firm served as lead counsel for a privately-owned real estate company in its long-term financing of a stabilized eight-building office complex with 560,381 square feet of space.
Stoll Berne attorney Andy Davis served as lead counsel for a privately owned real estate holding company in its master planning, sale, and leasing of a five-building industrial complex, including negotiating and documenting the lease of an entire building to a window and door manufacturer in connection with an affiliate business asset sale.
Stoll Berne attorney Andy Davis served as lead counsel in connection with the sale of a 263-unit apartment complex in Portland, Oregon to the City of Portland for use as affordable housing.
Andy Davis served as lead counsel for Daimler Truck North America LLC in its acquisition of land for a build-to-suit vehicle research and development facility, including durability track and related buildings. Andy prepared and negotiated a long-term ground lease agreement, economic development incentives (including Enterprise Zone tax abatement), and other related transaction documents.
The firm represents the managing member of a group of investors who own and operate a senior and assisted living facility through a tenancy-in-common, lease, and master lease structure.
The firm represented a leading Pacific Northwest real estate management, development, and investment firm in an action to enforce its contract rights against a co-owner/operator who had breached its operations and management obligations.
Rob Shlachter successfully represented a major Portland-based real estate management, development, and investment firm in complex multi-party negotiations and litigation related to the client’s rights with respect to a portfolio of medical office buildings located across the country.
In an action for breach of contract and specific performance for right to purchase property on Mt. Hood, Keith Ketterling obtained complete relief and damages for the client, a property development company, following arbitration.
Rob Shlachter successfully represented developers/owners in disputes over operations and investments in multi-family and commercial properties in the Northwest, California, and other states.
Keith Ketterling represented the property development branch of a major insurance company in contract litigation involving the $25 million purchase of moorages on the Columbia River.
