Commercial real estate law governs real property -- immovable property like land, buildings and fixtures -- that is operated for profit. Commercial real estate includes any income generating property such as offices, shopping malls, restaurants, industrial parks, retail stores, and factories. Commercial real estate transactions are regulated by both federal and state laws.

Burroughs Johnson Hopewell handles medium to large size real estate acquisitions and finance transactions of lenders and borrowers. Our combined commercial real estate experience of over 30 years, enables the BJH to offer expert legal representation regarding all varieties of commercial real estate transactions, from purchase to sale; including financing, leasing and standard interim legal issues. The firm issues title insurance and provides expert service in document preparation, review and negotiation, and counsel opinion letters.

BJH also has substantial experience representing lenders, developers, businesses, universities and hospitals in connection with the development acquisition, financing, operation and disposition of real estate. Our attorneys are transaction oriented, experienced in dealing with sophisticated financial structures, including local, state, and federal regulations and permitting, especially in the sophisticated areas of tax-free exchanges and environmental statutes and regulations.

BJH attorneys represent commercial lenders, developers, public and closely held corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, developers and investor vehicles, such as joint ventures and partnerships, in all aspects of real estate transactions. BJH’s real estate experience includes:

• Property Acquisition, Due Diligence and Financing
  
• commercial, Industrial and Office Leasing
  
• Construction and Permanent Financing
  
• Hotel Development and Management
  
• Office Building Development
  
• Financing for Low and Moderate Income Housing
  
• Residential and Commercial Condominiums
  
• Real Estate Litigation
  
• Industrial and Warehouse Properties
  
• Restaurant Franchising
  
• Property Litigation
  
• Section 1031 Tax Exchanges
  
• Zoning and Land Use
  
• Mortgage Foreclosure
  
• Tax Exempt Bond Finance