Siegel Brill works with, and challenges when appropriate, the various governmental entities that oversee land use in the upper Midwest. We also work with banks and other lending institutions to help our clients underwrite their professional risks with a variety of financing options. If you want to identify strong real estate opportunities, qualify investors or negotiate favorable terms, call us first.

At Siegel Brill, many of our clients present complicated, multi-phased and faceted projects. There are often tailored terms, financing or options that allow our clients to cash flow a property as part of their business or leave a window open to exit an agreement if necessary. We have seen just about every real estate agreement in every economic climate and understand how to negotiate and draft favorable, effective and practical terms.

The distinctions inherent in different classes of commercial real estate that require a knowledgeable hand for negotiating, drafting or disputing lease agreements. As circumstances change, you want an attorney who not only understands the legalities, but also knows how to tailor tenant leases depending on the business asset class terms, neighboring occupants, uses and infrastructure. Call Siegel Brill to consult on your next leasing arrangement or to recommend options when your lease isn’t all you’d like it to be. We represent both landlords and business owners.

As the demand for clean and renewable energy continues to surge, leasing land has become an attractive option for landowners looking to make a positive impact on the environment while also benefiting financially. Our attorneys can facilitate opportunities for landowners to attract extra revenue through land leasing.

Since its inception, Siegel Brill has represented clients in procuring governmental approvals. Our highly developed zoning and condemnation practice benefits both our business and individual clients when land use issues arise or governmental approvals are at issue. We frequently work with clients on local land use permits and related state and federal permits and can help them pursue tax increment financing, tax abatement arrangements, and community development grants. We know how to communicate with state environmental boards, regional development agencies, county, township and municipal boards and planning commissions. We also assist clients with complex environmental aspects of permitting and obtain variances, zoning amendments, and comprehensive plan amendments when necessary.

Representing clients in both commercial and residential construction, our attorneys support developers, owners, homeowner associations, general contractors and subs, design professionals, architects, engineers, and suppliers. We provide counsel for business formation and planning, and contract review, drafting and negotiation. You can also consult with us on various employment issues, individual project implementation matters, and a variety of dispute prevention and resolution strategies. We provide representation to companies and individuals from pre-suit negotiation through appeal on matters such as breach of contract and bond claims, construction defect and water infiltration claims, and mechanic’s lien and product liability claims.