Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, Municipal, and Zoning Law

Brown Moskowitz & Kallen's real estate, land use and zoning lawyers offer a full spectrum of legal services to its clients. Our clients rely on us for drafting and negotiating agreements to acquire or dispose of real estate; structuring and drafting joint venture and other agreements related to the organization of the ownership entity; closing of financings and refinancings; coordinating, planning, preparing and negotiating contracts for development; and preparing land use and development applications before planning and zoning boards and other state agencies and departments to obtain the necessary permits or approvals. Our leasing practice encompasses a broad spectrum of asset types and transactions, representing both landlords and tenants.

Our real estate lawyers are more than skilled technicians. They are business people who understand our clients’ business objectives and we help them achieve those objectives in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Our approach is businesslike and deal- oriented. We focus on what is important and maintain that focus until the transaction closes.

We advise our clients on all aspects of their transactions. This includes determining the appropriate ownership vehicle in light of tax and liability issues, negotiating the necessary documentation and performing the required due diligence. We work with our Estate Trust and Tax colleagues to achieve the best tax treatment for our clients in their real estate transactions.

We advise clients on a wide range of land use, zoning, permitting and governmental affairs matters, including site plan and variance applications before local planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment.  Relying upon our experience in dealing with public sector entities, public officials and their attorneys, we lead development teams in the approval process and assist clients in navigating the real estate and regulatory issues involved in the acquisition, financing, development and leasing of property.  When necessary, we aggressively litigate land use matters.