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Transactions, disputes, zoning.
Real Estate is a practice area that has found KEW through the growing success of our clients. As our clients expand their businesses and investment portfolios, our clients have increasingly wanted our involvement with real estate matters. This is a natural extension from our already robust landlord practice where we provide comprehensive representation to landlords. More information about landlords can be found here.
KEW’s role in real estate transactions typically begins once a client has found a property it wishes to purchase, or if selling, finds a buyer to whom it desires to sell. From there, KEW becomes involved in drafting and reviewing offer documentation, and engaging in negotiation when necessary. Most of the real estate transactional work in which we engage is for commercial properties.
The first step we discuss with clients is how to structure such a purchase such that the individual’s or business’ assets are most protected. A common set up is to create a new entity to own the real estate being purchased. For example, if a business client decides that client wishes to own the property where it conducts business, we might advise that a new LLC be set up to own the new property, and then the business pay rent to that LLC.
Zoning can become an issue where a business purchases a property that is currently zoned for a use that is allegedly different from that of the business’ intended usage. In such a scenario, KEW will analyze the zoning regulations and determine whether a zoning decision should be disputed, or whether the business should complete a change in use permit to proceed.
All three partners, Jessica M. Kramer, Leslie Elkins and Nicholas C. Watt assist clients with real estate matters. To determine whether KEW may be able to assist with your real estate matter, contact KEW at info@kewlaw.com or 608-709-7115.
2801 Coho Street, Suite 300, Madison WI 53713
608.709.7115 • info@kewlaw.com
After contacting KEW, you will hear from a KEW staff member who will ask questions to gather information for a conflict check and to determine if KEW can assist you. KEW may ask your name, contact info, business name, names of additional business owners, the identities of any adverse parties, any deadlines, and a brief description of why you are contacting KEW. Next, KEW will conduct an internal conflict check and determine the best way to proceed. Finally, you will be contacted by a KEW staff member who may ask for additional information and documents, book you an appointment with a KEW attorney, and provide instructions. Alternatively, if we cannot assist you, we will do our best to provide you with a referral.
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