Chair, Christopher P. Gengaro

Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian’s Real Estate Transactions practice represents owners, investors, developers, builders, businesses and individuals in commercial and residential real estate transactions. Drawing on extensive transactional and business law experience, our attorneys guide clients through property acquisitions, sales, leasing and investment structures, providing practical counsel at every stage of the transaction.

Real estate transactions involve significant financial commitments and complex legal considerations. Whether acquiring commercial property, refinancing an existing mortgage, negotiating a lease or purchasing or selling a home, our attorneys work closely with clients to identify potential issues, protect their interests and facilitate efficient transactions.

Our practice advises owners, investors, developers and builders in connection with the acquisition and sale of commercial and industrial properties. We negotiate and draft purchase agreements, coordinate with lenders and title companies, and oversee transactions through closing. We also assist with Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges and the legal considerations associated with real estate investments.

For projects involving multiple investors, our attorneys assist with the formation of limited liability companies and limited partnerships and prepare the operating agreements and partnership agreements that govern ownership and management. Working with clients from the initial structuring of an investment through property acquisition, we help establish the legal framework for successful transactions.

Our attorneys also represent landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters, negotiating and drafting leases for properties ranging from small business locations to large retail centers. We focus on clearly defining the parties’ rights and obligations while addressing the business considerations that can affect a long-term leasing relationship.

In residential real estate matters, we represent individuals purchasing or selling homes, condominiums and townhouses. Recognizing the importance of these transactions, we provide attentive guidance throughout the process, from contract review and negotiation through closing.

Our Real Estate Transactions practice draws on the firm’s broader experience in corporate law, commercial litigation, and land use and redevelopment, allowing us to address related legal issues that may arise during a transaction.

Our services include:

  • Commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, refinancings and leases
  • Negotiation and drafting of real estate purchase and sale agreements
  • Real estate investment entity formation, including limited liability companies and limited partnerships
  • Preparation of operating agreements and limited partnership agreements
  • Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges
  • Coordination with lenders and title companies
  • Real estate transaction due diligence and closing representation
  • Residential purchases and sales, including single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses
  • Contract review, negotiation and closing services