Real Estate
The Firm's vast real estate experience includes representing developers, real estate companies, private
operating companies, lenders, contractors and subcontractors, title insurance companies, and institutional
and entrepeneurial investors. Bernard O. Dow (1932-2004), who headed the Real
Estate section, was Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Mr. Dow was a member of the prestigious American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and had continuously been
voted by his peers to be listed among the Best Lawyers in America in the real estate field.
Acquisition and Sale.
The Firm represent buyers and sellers of a broad range of commercial and residential matters in the purchase
and sale of developed and undeveloped real property. Our services include the drafting and negotiation of
letters of intent and purchase and sale agreements; drafting and negotiation of broker's commission and listing
agreements; title review and analysis; assistance in due diligence and analysis of property to be acquired;
and all other matters required to take a transaction from a proposal to closing.
Commercial Leasing.
The Firm represents landlords, tenants, and property managers in all types of leases, including shopping
center leases, multi- and single-tenant office leases, warehouse leases and ground leases. Our services include
preparing letters of intent and acting as a liaison with leasing brokers; drafting and negotiation of leases
and related documents; assistance in due diligence and analysis of leased properties; preparation of form
leases for use by office and shopping center landlords, tenants and/or managers, preparation of tenant improvement
work letters, providing counsel in connection with estoppel certificates, subordination agreements and lease
amendments; and the negotiation and preparation of subleases, assignments and non-disturbance agreements.
Shopping Center Development and Leasing.
We have tremendous experience in shopping center development and leasing. As a result, we are uniquely qualified
to represent shopping centers, office buildings and industrial and commercial properties of all sizes and
types. Additionally, we have represented both regional and national retail tenants.
Eminent Domain and Inverse Condemnation.
The Firm works with real estate appraisers and other professionals in order to maximize our clients' recoveries
when real property is taken through governmental eminent domain proceedings. Although the Firm attempts to
deliver prompt and reasonable settlements for our clients, we are fully prepared to take cases involving
difficult valuation or legal issues to trial in order to obtain just compensation.
Real Estate Finance.
We represent borrowers and lenders in many types of financing arrangements, including property acquisition
loans, construction and development loans, take-out and permanent financing, seller purchase-money loans,
institutional loans and syndication loans. Our services include negotiation and drafting of loan documents,
such as the preparation of loan agreements, promissory notes and guaranties, mortgages, security agreements,
hazardous materials agreements, collateral and absolute assignments of leases and all other instruments which
are a part of secured lending. We also provide title review and other due diligence matters relating to real
estate lending transactions.
Construction Contracts.
Dow Golub Berg & Beverly offers advice in connection with the construction of new buildings, improvements
or alterations. Our services involve the negotiation, documentation, amendment and enforcement of construction
contracts and agreements between owners and architects, including general contractor agreements, subcontractor
agreements, interior design, and other similar agreements.
Condominium and Community Development.
The Firm is highly experienced and knowledgeable in issues pertaining to real estate development ranging
from condominiums, single family homes and town homes, to commercial/retail projects and large-scale mixed-use
developments.
Real Estate Litigation.
The Firm regularly handles cases across the broad spectrum of real estate litigation representing developers,
lenders, buyers and sellers in disputes involving construction and land use matters, partition issues, landlord-tenant
disputes, specific performance actions, boundary and easement disputes, lien priority and enforceability
issues, inverse condemnation and eminent domain matters, adverse possession claims, contractor and subcontractor
issues, quiet title, and mechanic's and materialmen lien claims.
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