Real Estate & Finance

Pathman Lewis attorneys are deal makers, not deal breakers. The Firm represents developers, borrowers and lenders in financing transactions, acquisition, development, construction, bridge and permanent loans, business acquisitions, multi-family residential financing, commercial financing, letter of credit facilities, loan consolidations and loan workouts. Pathman Lewis utilizes technology to its advantage which permits the Firm to represent its clients quickly and cost effectively in both small to large size transactions, including volume closings for condominiums.

The Firm's lawyers are experienced real estate lawyers who understand the legal and business aspects of a deal. Over twenty years of experience in the real estate development field allows the Firm's lawyers to speak the language of real estate to its clients, to brokers, and to opposing lawyers.

The Firm's knowledge of real estate and finance is wide-ranging. Pathman Lewis is experienced in both commercial and residential acquisitions and sales. The Firm is capable of taking a real estate deal from concept to closing and has represented its clients in matters involving the acquisition and sale of office buildings, commercial properties, apartment buildings, mixed use projects and commercial and residential condominiums.

For property that has already been acquired, the Firm provides immediate and cost effective advice on leasing, including the drafting and negotiating of commercial leases. Hal Lewis, the Chairman of the Firm's real estate and finance department, has lectured extensively on commercial leasing and is able to provide advice on the finer points of this technical legal area from both the landlord's and tenant's perspective.

Acquisition and leasing of real estate also implicates the regulatory requirements of Title III of The Americans with Disabilities Act, a Federal Statute requiring accommodation to people with disabilities. The Firm's real estate and finance department is well-versed in this constantly evolving area of the law. The Firm provides common sense advice on Title III to help reduce or eliminate costly litigation in this area.

The Firm is an approved title agent and represents a number of national title insurance companies.

The Firm's real estate lawyers work closely with other departments in the firm such as corporate, environmental and land use so that a real estate project can be evaluated from start to finish, priorities can be established and a comprehensive game plan for a project can be formulated. Our lawyers are skilled at bringing real estate projects from inception through operation, particularly when specialized knowledge is required. The Firm prides itself on the relationship it develops with its clients, many of whom have worked with the Firm's lawyers for more than a decade. Service and responsiveness are the hallmarks of the Firm's approach to its client relationships.