Practices
- Administrative Law
- Appellate Law
- Banking & Finance
- Bankruptcy / Creditors' Rights
- Business
- Construction Contracts and Disputes
- Criminal Defense
- Employment Matters
- Environmental Law
- Estate Planning & Administration
- Family Law
- Insurance
- Litigation
- Maritime
- Municipal & Municipal Finance Law
- Personal Injury
- Real Estate
- Title Litigation
- Zoning & Land Use
Banking & Finance
Lending a hand.
Our Banking & Finance attorneys work closely with our clients to develop relationships that enable us to better understand their approach, and we apply our understanding to develop innovative solutions for them. We take into account their specific business needs to solve their issues efficiently and economically.
Commercial Lending
We have a thriving commercial lending practice, representing many regional banks in real estate and commercial/industrial financing. Our lawyers are respected and experienced in the negotiation and drafting of loan documents and in assisting lenders with due diligence reviews. This experience means quick resolution of issues and timely loan closings.
Our firm is equally adept at representing borrowers in their loan transactions, guiding them through the due diligence and document negotiation process. Our attorneys pay particular attention to negotiating loan terms that fit neatly within the borrower’s business operations. We routinely work with business owners and developers seeking, comparing, and negotiating financing options.
Our services include:
- Accounts receivable and inventory financing
- Asset securitization transactions
- Asset-based and working capital financings
- Borrower’s opinions
- Commercial lending forms review and analysis
- Construction and real estate financing
- Enforcement and collection proceedings
- Equipment financing
- Foreclosures and receiverships
- Fraudulent transfers
- General obligation bond issuances by government entities
- Intercreditor and subordination agreements relating to mezzanine loans and subordinated debt
- Loan restructurings and workouts, including debtor-in-possession financings
- Promissory notes
- Secured transactions
- Senior secured loans and junior secured loans
- Stand-still agreements and forbearance agreements
- Traditional secured and unsecured revolving credit term loans
Real Estate
We provide assistance in a variety of commercial real estate transactions and negotiations. We regularly provide counsel and advice to clients in all areas of construction, ownership, operation and leasing of real property. We are responsive, command excellent negotiation skills, and overcome potential issues with creative solutions. Our attorneys are experienced in representing contractors, real estate developers, brokers and lenders, landlords, tenants, and equity investors.
We routinely provide assistance with:
- Acquisition and development financing
- Hotels
- Landlord/tenant issues
- Leasing
- Mechanic's liens
- Property disputes
- Real estate management
- Resolution of title claims
- Shopping center development
Please send us an email and one of our attorneys will be in contact with you in a timely manner.
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