Serving Clients in the New York Capital District, Albany County and the Surrounding Area
Legal Services for your Real Estate Needs
Trends in the real estate industry are constantly changing and evolving. Cities are no longer a simple combination of buildings constructed upward and outward. Real estate is being planned and developed in innovative and progressive ways. Developers are embracing advancements in construction technology and building materials, and site planning and acquisition now includes location strategy centered on cutting-edge geographic information systems.
These innovations, combined with transformations in workflow models and labor shifts, result in both opportunities and challenges for our real estate clients. At Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, we are here to help you maximize your real estate opportunities, whether it is a single traditional property transaction or a large state-of-the-art development.
Whether you are a buyer, seller or lender, we can handle any aspect of your residential or commercial real estate transaction including lease agreements and contract negotiation, preparation and review. From your first home to expanding your business with an additional location, we are available to see your deal through from start to finish. As experienced estate planning lawyers, we also handle property transfers and can advise on ways to minimize the capital gains tax implications to your estate.
Accomplished Real Estate Law Attorneys
Clients trust Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer with real estate matters, whether we are on the worksite, before a planning board, at the closing table, or in the courtroom. We earn your confidence by delivering one of the most seasoned and comprehensive groups of attorneys in the Capital Region and a track record of success. We have decades of experience in developing, financing, closing, and litigating some of the largest and most successful commercial and industrial real estate projects in our region.
Our Real Estate Clients
Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer represents a wide range of private and public sector real estate clients, including:
- Banks and Asset-Based Lenders
- Brokers
- Condominium and Homeowners Associations
- Construction Companies
- Credit Unions
- Developers
- Financial Institutions
- Holding Companies
- Individuals and Businesses
- Insurance Companies
- Investors and Investment Companies
- Mortgage Lenders and Servicers
- Property Owners
- Private Banks and Finance Companies
- Purchasers and Sellers
- Real Estate Professionals
- Savings Banks and Loan Associations
- Start-Ups
- Title Insurance Companies
- Trust Companies
- Unsecured Creditors
Residential Purchases and Sales
From buying your first home to selling your last home, with any real estate deal, it’s important to have an experienced real estate lawyer by your side. You should choose an attorney who will work to protect your interests and provide you with the best deal possible. We will review all contracts, assist with negotiations and will be present at the closing to ensure the terms of the sale or purchase meet your needs and are properly executed. We have experience representing buyers and sellers through every aspect of residential real estate transactions in counties across New York State, including Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren, and Washington counties.
Commercial Purchases and Sales
The location of your business is one of the most important investments you can make – and one that will benefit from having the advice of an experienced real estate lawyer. We have worked with businesses, both large and small, and non-profit organizations to secure the space they need to be successful. We will assist during negotiations, review the terms of the contracts and be present at the closing to handle the final details. We have represented buyers and sellers in commercial real estate transactions in counties across New York State, including Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren, and Washington counties.
Commercial and Residential Leases
A lease is a legal agreement in which one party agrees to pay another party for use of their property. Having a lease in place for commercial or residential properties is important to protect the rights of both the tenant and the landlord. A lease often spells out the specific terms of the rental agreement, including terms of payment, responsibilities of both parties, the duration of the agreement and the parameters that must be met should either party wish to terminate the lease prior to its expiration. We can draft lease agreements for commercial and residential landlords. We also review the terms of lease agreements for commercial and residential tenants to make sure they meet the legal standards. We work with landlords and tenants in counties across New York State, including Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren, and Washington counties.
Real Estate Transactions and Closings
Our attorneys counsel private and corporate clients in small to multi-million dollar commercial real estate transactions from start to finish. Some of our services include the preparation of real estate purchase and sales agreements, review of contracts, options to purchase, letters of intent, space leases, ground leases, title work, restrictive covenants, easements, finance agreements, and closings
Beyond Real Estate Law
At Rowlands, LeBrou & Griesmer, we are able to support you beyond your real estate matters. From preparing your will, to defending you in litigation, to protecting your business interests, the strength of our team is the answer to your many legal needs.
When You Are Ready
When you are ready to schedule a consultation regarding real estate law, please call or complete the Request a Consultation form.
