Corporate & Institutional Clients
The legal framework of a profitable real estate project is an interlocking series of agreements that support a master strategy. The legal structure - like the physical structure of a building - not only provides protection, but shapes the entire project.
LePatner & Associates is one of the nation's leading law firms providing legal and business advisory services at home and abroad in the fields of real estate, design, and construction. Acting as an integral part of each client's management team, the firm tailors a creative strategy to meet each client's project goals.
Business Advisory Services
- Industry Laws, Regulations & Codes
- Implementing Important Legal Decisions
- Due Diligence of Prospective Team Members
LePatner & Associates serves many clients as business advisors, guiding them through the complex project development process. With a comprehensive understanding of each client's business and financial goals, we establish parameters that integrate those goals into the contractual responsibilities of design and construction team members.
We constantly monitor trends and changes in industry laws. regulations and codes, and provide thorough analysis and insight into important legal decisions affecting each project.
Contract Negotiations
- Structuring Agreements
- Contract Negotiation with Project Team
- Insurance & Bonding Compliance
- Coordination of Design/Construction Scheduling
Owners in today's complex economic environment can no longer rely on the standardized form agreements for the project architect and construction team.
Our specially manuscripted agreements are fully coordinated to ensure that team responsibilities and obligations are clearly defined. We frequently participate as the client representative in the negotiation of all contract terms on major projects thoughout the nation.
With the help of LePatner & Associates, disputes can be minimized and claims can be quickly identified and resolved.
Litigation and Claims
- Litigation & Arbitration
- Dispute Resolution Alternatives
- Claims Analysis & Negotiation
- Claims Avoidance Strategies
When owners must defend themselves from project-related legal disputes, all options should be explored before committing to the vagaries of litigation.
Where litigation is unavoidable, creative legal strategy is crafted for each matter, drawing support from a wide network of expert witnesses and industry resources. Emphasis is placed on early analysis of a claim to determine the quickest and fairest resolution.
