Practice Areas

Business
Real Estate, Development and Construction Law

The firm’s lawyers assist clients in every phase of real estate and development matters, including environmental issues. We have been privileged to represent many of Kansas’ foremost developers in notable projects throughout Kansas and the United States, including residential, commercial and industrial properties. We have appeared before federal, state, regional and local zoning and administrative bodies with respect to land use and other regulatory matters.

A major emphasis of our real estate work is on behalf of institutional lenders in connection with complex commercial real estate mortgage loans. (Representative of our service in this area is our active counsel to the commercial real estate department of the largest bank in Kansas.)

Since our firm’s earliest days, we have provided quality representation to the construction industry. At present, we serve as counsel to one of the largest general contractors in the Midwest as well as numerous architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors. Our involvement extends from the beginning stages of contract negotiations through the construction process, post-completion problems and the resolution of controversies by arbitration or litigation, if necessary.

Examples of our services include:
  • All phases of retail shopping center, office and other commercial development from initial land acquisition, lease negotiation and integration, reciprocal easement preparation, construction and financing through ultimate sale.
  • Construction and development legal services for residential properties, condominiums, office buildings, subdivisions and developments.
  • Preparation and negotiation of lease agreements and financing agreements.
  • Representation before agencies, administrative boards and commissions at all levels on zoning, land use, regulatory and other administrative matters.
  • Counseling, negotiation and drafting of construction contracts including owner/architect agreements, construction management agreements, bidding practices and procedures, and specialized construction formats.
  • Representation of those entitled to enforcement of Kansas lien laws.