Broad & Cassel
Real Estate
Over the past 60 years, we have grown to become one of the largest and most sophisticated real estate law firms in the state. We have handled virtually every type of real estate and business transaction, representing buyers, sellers, developers and lenders of all types and sizes.
This extensive experience provides our attorneys a keen understanding of the real estate industry and the issues it faces in today's increasingly complex business environment.
Areas of Law
Our capabilities include:
Real Estate Transactions
We routinely represent buyers and sellers in real estate transactions including:
* Agricultural and raw land
* Office, industrial and retail properties
* Apartment and condominium projects
* Multi-family and single family residential properties
* Commercial leasing
Real Estate and Financing
Real estate developers of all sizes and levels of sophistication choose us to represent them in the myriad issues involved in the acquisition, development and financing of real estate projects.
We have prepared governing documents for many mandatory homeowners' associations, condominiums and country clubs as well.
Lender Representation
With the support of our Banking and Institutional Lending Practice Group (click here to learn more), Broad and Cassel represents lending institutions on a wide array of real estate projects including:
* Real estate syndications and REITs
* Joint ventures
* Acquisition, construction and permanent financing
* Restructurings and work-outs
* Lender liability
Leasing Issues
Our attorneys represent both landlords and tenants in leasing transactions involving all types of commercial properties, including:
* Retail
* Office
* Industrial
* Multi-use properties
* Raw land
* Eminent Domain
With specialized eminent domain attorneys representing both property owners and condemning authorities, this group has become one of the most respected Eminent Domain groups in Florida. Click here to learn more.
Loan Workouts
We have also successfully represented numerous developers and property owners when a loan restructuring or workout was the best strategy.
Title Insurance
As a component of our Real Estate practice, we routinely examine title insurance commitments and title reports on behalf of our clients. We have extensive experience in clearing title and evaluating title insurance risks. We also serve as agents for all of the major national title insurance underwriters who are active in the State of Florida.
Land Use and Environmental Law
As environmental regulations become stricter, our attorneys have emerged as leaders in Florida’s legal industry, representing developers and property owners in a wide variety of environmental and land use matters. Click here to learn more.
Zoning and Permitting
We successfully represent developers, property owners and governments in complex zoning and permitting issues.
Government Representation
The Firm has represented Florida governmental entities throughout our history. We have been involved in acquisitions on behalf of the Orange County School Board, the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, City of South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Coral Gables and various other condemning authorities. Click here to learn more about our Government Relations practice group.
Real Estate Litigation
As one of the largest and most sophisticated real estate law firms in the state, we have handled virtually every type of real estate and business transaction, representing buyers, sellers, developers and lenders of all types and sizes. Unfortunately, disputes arise from time to time, and as a direct response to the needs of our numerous real estate clients, we have an established Real Estate Litigation Practice Group.
Litigation Philosophy
We counsel our real estate clients on ways to prevent litigation from ever happening in the first place, but when a litigation issue does arise, we stand committed to providing our clients with the best legal representation available in Florida.
Often, members of the Real Estate Litigation Practice Group partner with attorneys throughout the Firm, such as commercial litigators, mediators and real estate development attorneys to make sure we bring the best lawyer possible to bear on a particular matter.
Aggressive. Efficient. Cost effective. These are the words that best describe our philosophy toward litigation and dispute resolution. The strength of our Real Estate Litigation Practice Group flows directly from our extensive experience in litigating a full range of complex commercial and real estate cases for more than 60 years.
Areas of Law
We concentrate in resolving disputes involving all aspects of the sale, development and financing of real property. Many of these matters generally fall into the following areas of law:
* Foreclosure and Deed-in-lieu of Foreclosure
* Contract Disputes involving the Sale of Real Property
* Lease Defaults and Injunctive Relief
* Eminent Domain and Condemnation
* Broker Commission Disputes
* Landlord / Tenant Issues
* Zoning, Land Use and Environmental Disputes
* Property Tax Disputes
* Premises Liability Issues
* Title Insurance Claims
* Lis Pendens Issues
Broad & Cassel
390 N Orange Ave #1400
Orlando FL 32801
Tel: 407 839-4200
Fax: 407 425-8377
E-mail: info@broadandcassel.com
Broad and Cassel offers full-service legal representation for individuals, public entities and private enterprises — from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1946, we have office locations throughout the state to serve your legal needs. Our lawyers know Florida's economy, its history, and its business and political leaders. Over the years, we have developed a keen understanding of how government works at the local, regional, state and federal levels.
In many areas, we have been largely responsible for drafting and shaping the law. Our knowledge and expertise, combined with our focus on excellent client service, has made Broad and Cassel one of Florida’s leading law firms.
OUR APPROACH
At Broad and Cassel, our attorneys strive to serve as trusted advisors to clients throughout the United States and abroad. We form lasting relationships: every client in our Firm is a peer, partner and friend. We make it our mission to understand your business, because we care about your success. We tailor our approach individually to your needs, keeping everything in mind — from the smallest details, including your interests and your issues, to the bigger picture — the nation’s economy and its ever-changing statutes and laws.
OUR PLEDGE TO YOU
Cost-Effective Counsel Results, responsiveness and value. At Broad and Cassel, we are committed to providing you with the most cost-effective legal counsel. We have the expertise to address a diverse range of issues. We also use paralegals wherever appropriate to minimize the legal expenses for our clients. This combined approach keeps costs down for our clients.
Broad and Cassel works with a diverse array of clients and we are thus familiar with the unique issues and challenges they face. We help our clients create and enhance the value of their business and explore opportunities for development and growth. We are sensitive to fees and costs and approach each matter with an eye toward achieving the objective.
Our attorneys are dedicated to understanding our clients’ business goals and objectives and the industries in which they compete. This extraordinary level of knowledge enables us to bring added value to our clients.
EXPERIENCE THAT COUNTS
Our firm is comprised of practice groups, or teams of lawyers focused on specific industries and areas of law. In so doing, we become so much more than competent legal technicians. We strive to be counselors, advisors, and problem solvers to our clients. As a result, our attorneys are continually recognized and honored for their outstanding achievements in providing sophisticated legal services.
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