We work with the public programs available for enhancing project feasibility. We assist our clients in obtaining benefits, including grants, tax abatements, vacation of public rights-of-way, tax-increment financing (for financing public infrastructure), bond financing or other unconventional benefits. Our team also has experience in real estate tax valuation matters, including hearings and appeals. We are knowledgeable as to proper appraisal methodologies, including issues of valuation and damage and work with appraisers and other consultants.
Our attorneys also provide counsel to borrowers on a range of financing transactions. We have advised our clients on transactions including real estate loans, equipment loans, revolving lines of credit, corporate and acquisition loan transactions, construction loans, bridge loans, mezzanine loans and non-recourse loans.
Finally, our attorneys also counsel an array of commercial and residential property owners in eminent domain and property valuation matters, as well as representing governmental agencies and quasi-governmental entities in acquisitions through eminent domain.
We are experienced in all aspects of eminent domain proceedings, from pre-condemnation planning and evaluation through any necessary litigation. Our team’s experience and resources in land use, environmental and governmental regulatory matters allow us to serve our client’s needs throughout the process. We are experienced in the intricacies of valuation and damages issues, and clients appreciate our ability to help them resolve eminent domain matters through negotiated settlements, including changes to a proposed taking that may mitigate negative impacts on the parties involved.