The attorneys at LMA Law, LLP have years of experience representing developers, investors, technology companies, joint ventures, and other businesses in a full range of commercial real estate transactions, land use, financing, entity formation, construction and development. We are recognized by our peers and our clients as being creative, responsive, and effective in “getting the deal done” in a timely and efficient way.
Our experience spans all property types, including office, R&D, industrial and warehouse buildings; shopping centers, including malls; medical offices, clinics and surgery centers; apartment complexes, assisted living projects and other residential developments; high-tech and bio-tech campus developments, including specialized lab space; sports arenas, theaters and other entertainment venues; hotels and convention centers; restaurants; golf and resort facilities; agricultural and habitat conservation lands; farms and ranches; subdivisions, including commercial condominiums; energy and utility facilities, including cell towers, water distribution systems and power plants; and many more.
Services include negotiations, contract preparation and review, and other legal advice involving the following:

Purchases and Sales
Entity Formation
Due Diligence Investigations
Environmental Site Assessments
Site Selection and Financial Analysis
Transfer and Property Taxes
Distressed Properties
Escrow Agreements
Acquisition Financing
Title Insurance and Title Surveys
Code Compliance Assessments
Brokerage Matters
Property Assemblages
IRC Section 1031 Exchanges
Deeds and Transfer Documents
Land Use Entitlements
Special Use Permits
Development Agreements
Condemnation Actions
CEQA Reviews
Variances
Assessment Districts
Impact Mitigation Agreements
General Plan and Zoning Amendments
Public/Private Partnership Agreements
Deed Restrictions
Annexation and other LAFCO Matters
Street Vacations
Avigation Easements
Habitat Conservation/Management Plans

Landlord and Tenant Representation
Space leases of all types
Build-to-Suit Leases
Tenant Improvement Work Letters
Corporate Leasing Programs
Letters of Credit and other Security
ADA Assessments
Rights of First Refusal
Ground Leases
Space Planning and Estimating
Turn-Key Agreements
Due Diligence Review
Insurance Review and Compliance
Green Building Requirements
Extension Options

Financing
Mezzanine Financing
CMBS Loans
Brokerage Agreements
Bankruptcy Issues
Opinion Letters
Landlord Waivers and Consents
Certifications
Equity Participation
FNMA and Freddie Mac Programs
Lock Box Arrangements
Workouts and Restructurings
Mixed Collateral and Special Collateral
Subordination/Non-Disturbance Agreements
Guarantor Issues

Construction and Development
Consulting Agreements
Project Pro Forma Analysis
Change Orders
Project CC&R’s and Covenants
Rights of Way and Road Agreements
Construction Lay-Down Areas
Land Use Entitlements
Developer Fee Agreements
Stormwater Management Agreements
Hazardous Materials Handling
Right of Entry Licenses
Building Permit Issues
Meetings with Governmental Agencies
Mechanics Liens
Utility Easements and Special Facilities
Encroachment Permits
Project Management Agreements
ADA/Building Code Peer Review
Builders Risk Insurance
Brownfield Sites

Property Management
Tenant Expense Reports
ADA Assessment and Compliance
Owners Associations
Signage Programs
Concession and License Agreements
Energy Star Reporting
Off-site Parking Agreements
Capital Replacement Reserves
Property Tax Appeals
Vendor Contracts
Parking and Traffic Management
Alcohol Sales
Special Event Permits
Utility Provider Agreements