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While real property can serve as an important investment or source of income, it can also present serious legal challenges, particularly due to complex laws and regulations. As a result, businesses, property owners, developers, and real estate investors on both sides of the border in Greater St. Louis need experienced legal counsel to protect their interests as they close transactions, draft leases, develop real estate, structure their business, or litigate disputes.

If you’re involved in a real estate transaction or dispute in the St. Louis metro area, Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb can provide you with the critical support you need. Contact us now for an initial case review with a knowledgeable real estate lawyer, and we’ll discuss your legal options and our real estate legal services. 

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Businesses that engage in real estate transactions, such as buying, selling, leasing, or developing property, need written agreements to govern their commercial relationships. The attorneys from Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb have considerable experience representing clients in all kinds of real estate transactions, including:

  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Residential and commercial development agreements
  • Bylaws for homeowners’ or condominium associations
  • Real estate financing agreements
  • Construction contracts

Our lawyers can assist your business through each stage of a real estate transaction in Greater St. Louis, including:

  • Contract negotiations
  • Drafting and reviewing finalized agreements
  • Due diligence
  • Regulatory approvals

With our extensive background in transactional work and litigation, we can help you reach a real estate agreement that best serves your interests and goals while protecting your rights. Our firm represents businesses, property owners, and developers in closing deals with fair contracts that minimize the risks of costly legal complications or disputes. We’re prepared to help you, too. 

Real Estate Leases

Many St. Louis businesses operate in leased space. At Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb, we have a long track record of representing business tenants and commercial and residential landlords in leasing matters. Commercial leases are often complex, as customized agreements may be necessary to address the parties’ unique needs and interests.

Our real estate lawyers can negotiate, draft, and review lease agreements, or develop standardized residential leases for property owners or management companies. For commercial leases, we can help you address specific issues, such as maintenance and repair obligations, tenant allowances, common area maintenance charges, utility and property tax charges, and renewal and termination provisions.

Our firm also represents businesses and landlords in other lease-related legal matters, such as:

  • Lease assignments
  • Subleases
  • Lease renewals
  • Early lease terminations
  • Evictions and possession claims

Our attorneys can help you develop leases that strike a balance between flexibility and protection of your business and financial interests. 

Real Estate Development and Land Use

Our firm represents property owners and developers through all aspects of the property development process. We have an extensive background in assisting clients with real estate development issues, including construction contracts, regulatory compliance, and land use approvals. Our legal services for real estate development include:

  • Construction permit applications
  • Zoning and land use variances
  • Subdivision or site plan applications
  • Environmental and regulatory compliance
  • Negotiation and review of construction contracts

We have decades of experience handling real estate issues in the counties of the St. Louis metro area. Our attorneys have developed in-depth familiarity with local zoning ordinances and municipal boards. We can guide you through the complex local and state regulations applicable to your development project. 

Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution

At Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb, we recognize how the essential financial and legal interests in real estate can lead to significant disputes between parties. Our real estate litigation attorneys have in-depth experience representing clients in legal disputes involving property rights or real estate transactions. For years, we have represented landlords, commercial tenants, property buyers and sellers, as well as developers of commercial and residential real estate. Our firm regularly handles real estate litigation matters such as:

  • Breach of purchase and sale contracts
  • Seller disclosure violations
  • Breach of leases and evictions
  • Property boundary or easement disputes
  • Title defects and competing ownership claims
  • Breaches of construction contracts and mechanics’ liens
  • Mortgage defaults and foreclosure
  • Homeowners’ association disputes

When you turn to us for counsel in real estate litigation, you can expect our attorneys to thoroughly investigate your case to determine your rights and options. We’ll work diligently to pursue a fair and favorable resolution to your dispute as efficiently as possible. At the same time, we’ll work to keep your legal costs down and allow you to return to business as soon as possible.

We can represent you in settlement negotiations, mediation, or contractually mandated arbitration. Our legal team has deep courtroom experience and can advocate for your interests at trial should litigation become necessary in your case. Our attorneys have more than a century of combined legal experience in advocating on behalf of clients in real estate litigation matters. 

Corporate Structuring for Real Estate

Real estate developers and investors frequently hold their property interests in separate legal structures. Corporate structuring can help investors and developers protect assets from potential claims or liability. The attorneys at Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb have advised numerous real estate clients on corporate structure. We can help you choose a legal structure that achieves your specific objectives or addresses your particular concerns, such as asset protection or tax planning.

Our team has experience working with corporate structures for real estate, including corporations, partnerships, and series LLCs. Let us help you develop legal structures for your real estate interests that provide the necessary legal and financial protection for your business and investments. 

Why Choose Our Firm?

When a real estate matter puts your finances or property rights at stake, your choice of legal counsel can become one of the most critical factors in the outcome of your case. Turn to a real estate attorney from Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb to assist you with your legal matters because:

  • Our firm has a two-decade track record of providing stellar legal representation. We offer clients the personalized attention that one would expect from a smaller law firm, combined with the legal experience and insight commonly found in large firms. Our lawyers work tirelessly to provide clients with top-quality legal counsel, respecting their time and resources.
  • Our attorneys have become recognized as leading practitioners in their respective fields. Our firm offers comprehensive legal representation, and our team is capable of handling a wide range of matters, such as purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and real estate litigation.
  • We treat clients as our number one priority. Our lawyers take the time to understand each client’s unique needs, concerns, and goals, offering tailored legal solutions.

Talk to our attorneys today to learn more about how our firm can benefit your business.

Contact Us Today for Your Real Estate Matters

When you or your business has a real estate transaction, needs to negotiate a commercial lease, or finds itself in real estate litigation, you need experienced legal counsel. We can assist you with pursuing a fair and favorable outcome to your matter. In a confidential consultation with a business real estate attorney, you can discuss the details of your case and learn how we can help you protect your legal or financial interests. Call us or contact Byron Carlson Petri & Kalb online today.