Attorneys within the Real Estate Practice Group represent regional and national banks, developers, and landlords in a broad range of commercial real estate and commercial finance transactions, including the purchase and sale of real estate, negotiation and documentation of commercial loans, leasing arrangements on behalf of commercial landlords and tenants, and the planning and execution of tax deferred exchanges.

Within the Real Estate Practice Group are attorneys with particular experience in Construction and Development Law. Members provide a full range of services to owners, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, banks, and other lending institutions. Construction Law attorneys handle matters involving construction projects and disputes, including project financing, contract preparation, mechanic’s liens, bond and surety claims, contract disputes, and construction defect litigation.

The firm’s title insurance agency, Seven Hills Title Agency, Ltd., provides title insurance and escrow services in conjunction with real estate closings and tax deferred exchanges. Seven Hills Title Agency serves as agent for both Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and Ohio Bar Title Insurance Company.

• Represented a national bank in a loan transaction involving multi-million dollar commercial real estate mortgages.
• Represented borrowers in the acquisition, sale, refinance, and leasing of several commercial office buildings, office-warehouse, and retail office facilities.
• Represented the owner of a shopping center in the leasing and financing of a substantial shopping center facility.
• Issued title insurance for a multitude of owners in real estate transactions involving commercial and residential real estate.
• Represent a restaurant franchisee in the acquisition, development, and financing of more than 40 restaurant sites.
• Represent a national restaurant financier in financing, sale/leaseback, and tax deferred exchanges.
• Serve as Special Real Estate Counsel for the University of Cincinnati.