Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Our experienced attorneys provide a full range of services to commercial real estate owners, investors, lenders and developers. We consistently demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

• Purchase & Sales

  Our law firm represents owners, investors, brokers, lenders and developers in all aspects of the purchase and sale of real estate, including the financing, tax planning, negotiation, documentation and closings, regardless of complexity. Our attorneys have extensive experience in the purchase and sale of commercial, industrial and residential projects.

• Options and Exchanges

  We represent purchasers and sellers in the negotiating, drafting and closing of option and exchange agreements for all types of real estate projects. Save yourself some valuable time by allowing our accomplished attorneys to utilize their negotiating skills and oversee complex transactions.

• Leasing

  Hoffman & Forde’s commercial leasing practice represents both landlords and tenants in structuring, negotiating, and documenting of retail, office, and industrial leases. In addition, we handle ground leases, sale-leaseback arrangements, build-to-suit leases and subleases, and assignments of leasehold interests.

• Development & Management

  Our legal team represents developers, owners, investors, brokers and lenders in the development and/or redevelopment, and management of projects throughout Southern California. At Hoffman & Forde, we are committed to finding common ground and appropriate, cost-effective solutions.

• Construction & Entitlement

  We represent owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors with legal issues involving public and private construction projects. Our attorneys advise clients in all areas of land use regulation and obtain local, state and federal land use permits and approvals for our clients.

• Financing

  We represent project owners and lenders in the structuring and documentation of debt and equity financing, mezzanine financing, lines of credit, like-kind exchanges and other financing transactions. Let us provide strategic counsel for every deal and loan arrangement so you can rest easy knowing all legal safeguards are in place.

• Real Estate Disputes & Unlawful Detainers

  Our law firm assists clients with a variety of real estate disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. We oversee legal matters for evictions, unlawful detainer actions, complex litigation and breach-of-contract disputes. Our attorneys assist in recovering lost rent, attorney fees and court costs, helping you avoid paying unnecessary fees.

• Commercial Loan & Lease Workouts

  We represent developers, owners and tenants in troubled real estate projects, investment workouts, debt restructurings and lease negotiations and renewals. Hoffman & Forde has renegotiated commercial notes with workout solutions mutually beneficial to clients and their lenders. Our expert negotiators have obtained favorable, permanent changes in the terms and conditions of clients’ commercial loans and leases. Our commercial loan modification program has helped our clients keep their properties and be able to meet the cost of operations. We have also provided receivership, foreclosure, and insolvency-related litigation services in state and federal courts.

  Lease Negotiation

Our commercial real estate lawyers will protect you against the unexpected and help you get through a potentially stressful transaction. Whether you are purchasing or selling real estate, our lawyers are on your side, looking after your rights and interests. Since Hoffman & Forde reviews numerous contracts and has an in-depth understanding of the law, they help you avoid conflicts and/or unforeseen matters. Give yourself something valuable: peace of mind.