Real Estate
In real estate, the deal is in the details
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overview
focus areas
depth of practice
team
insights
industries served
representative matters
testimonials
contact us
Overview
Business owners and investors are focused on the big picture—on what happens after a deal is done. All the small print and to-dos that come with it? That’s where our real estate group steps in.
Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, renting, or developing, our attorneys will dive into the details of each deal, ensuring your interests are protected at every stage of the process.
Our attorneys advise on the full spectrum of commercial real estate transactions, including property development, land use, and handling 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. We represent buyers, sellers, businesses, institutional lenders, and individuals, which gives us insight into all sides of a transaction and enables us to anticipate issues before they derail a deal.
Whether we’re negotiating and drafting complex purchase agreements and leases or challenging an unfair tax assessment, you can trust that our team will bring a pragmatic, detail-oriented approach to your real estate matter. As real estate entrepreneurs themselves, our attorneys know that every detail, every deadline, and every document carries weight long after closing. We’ll put our decades of experience in commercial real estate to work to ensure your investments are protected, and you can stay focused on what comes next.
We Answer Your Real Estate Questions
- How do I challenge a property tax assessment?
- How do I resolve a boundary dispute?
- What zoning requirements do I need to know before purchasing property?
- What documents should I review before closing on a property?
- How do I negotiate favorable terms in a commercial lease?
- When should I consider refinancing my commercial property?
- What are my options if a tenant breaches their lease?
- How does a 1031 exchange work?
- What are my rights as a commercial landlord?
Our commercial real estate attorneys give you the straightforward answers you need to move your transaction forward.
Focus Areas
Commercial Sales & Purchases
Whether you’re looking to purchase a property or put it on the market, our team represents buyers and sellers on all types of commercial real estate transactions, including handling 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.
Commercial Loan Transactions
Our team’s experience representing institutional lenders, businesses, and individuals has given us a unique understanding of both sides of the commercial lending transaction equation.
Commercial Leases
As Buffalo’s resurgence continues, business follows suit, from industrial warehouses to office space, retail to residential. We guide landlords and tenants through every step of the commercial lease process by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating terms that are tailored to the deal at hand.
Real Property Tax Assessment Challenges
Our team has extensive experience challenging real estate assessments and working with our clients to ensure that they are only paying their fair share of property taxes based on a fair assessment.
Real Property Litigation
For many of our clients, real property is their business, their most valuable asset, and in residential cases, their home. Our property and title litigation attorneys handle everything from deed conflicts and boundary line disputes to adverse possession and prescription.
Depth of Practice
Our depth of practice includes experience with:
- Advising clients on the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and financing of commercial and institutional properties.
- Advising clients on the development of new facilities and the expansion of existing buildings.
- Managing zoning and land use due diligence for commercial development projects.
- Handling disputes arising from leasing arrangements, tenant improvements, and construction-related obligations.
- Negotiating and drafting complex commercial purchase agreements and leases for both landlords and tenants.
- Representing both institutional lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions and refinancing matters.
- Facilitating 1031 tax-deferred exchanges to defer capital gains taxes and reposition real estate portfolios.
- Challenging real property tax assessments and advocating for fair valuations.
- Title and boundary disputes, including deed conflicts, boundary line disagreements, adverse possession claims, and prescription issues.
Team
Bargnesi-J
Jack
Bargnesi
Associate
Buffalo, NY
Barone-J
John
Barone
Partner
Albany, NY
Cantil-J
Jonathan
Cantil
Partner
Buffalo, NY
Cook-CJ
CJ
Cook
Partner
Buffalo, NY
Bozeman, MT
Gioia-H
Horace
Gioia
Partner
Buffalo, NY
Goldberger-H
Helene
Goldberger
Partner
Albany, NY
Kernochan-G
George E.
Kernochan III
Associate
Saratoga Springs, NY
Kolaga-J
John
Kolaga
Partner
Buffalo, NY
Insights
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Testimonials
We’ve had great experiences working with Horace and Barb on real estate transactions.
I recently went through the process of buying my first home, and I chose to work with this law office. Jack Bargnesi was extremely knowledgeable and helpful from the very beginning until the last paper was signed. He had my back through every turn and I could tell that he really cared about my best interests as his client. He was not afraid to do the dirty work and consistently went above & beyond in every aspect. I would strongly recommend Jack as your real estate attorney.