In the event of a real estate dispute, such as chain of ownership, property boundary issues, or other contract-related issues, the lawyer will resolve the issue. You need a team that ran for you. As former in-house counsel, investors and practitioners, we know what it takes to complete your projects. Our team regularly works in the areas of finance, tax, litigation and corporate matters that arise in sophisticated real estate transactions. And we want to connect you to new business opportunities whenever they arise. Like any lawyer, a real estate attorney has earned a law degree, which typically takes three years for a full-time student. They have also passed the examination of the State Bar, which is administered by the State in which they practice. Real estate law training can begin with electives and articling during law school, and then continue with certification in real estate law. As a real estate attorney, you represent buyers and sellers and must have a thorough knowledge of real estate laws and industry standards. In addition, you must have strong analytical and research skills and be able to communicate clearly with customers.
You also need to be able to work with complex documents and know how to keep your clients informed. In an effort to increase transfer tax revenues, the City of Chicago is seeking to amend its city code to make certain real estate investors taxable on real estate transfers that have traditionally been treated as tax-exempt transfers. The changes proposed by the city follow several unfavourable administrative hearings. The Legal Consulting Group was established in 2009 to meet the needs of Attorney Brown Olsen`s clients who speak to her about many aspects of general legal practice as well as real estate issues and seek legal advice in various areas of civil law practice. As the practice expanded to much more than transactional real estate, Heather often worked with other experienced lawyers who had high marks for ethics, integrity, and legal knowledge in certain areas of legal practice. Mr. Brown Olsen regularly refers cases to lawyers who have the knowledge and experience to better serve the client, often with a collaborative approach. As a real estate attorney, you should be able to design and negotiate real estate transactions. You should also be able to represent clients in court and at real estate exhibitions. Your responsibilities also include keeping abreast of regulatory changes and regularly monitoring property taxes. In addition, you should be familiar with various real estate concepts and have strong analytical skills.
Mr. Brown Olsen currently limits his private legal practice to real estate closures, financial and refinancing transactions with an effective model driven by the client`s desire to be involved as little (or as much) as possible in the process to adapt to the situation. For other matters, Heather will take the time to help direct inquiries to local lawyers who have expressed interest in working with clients in areas of law that fall within the lawyer`s jurisdiction. Real estate lawyers specialize in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Its tasks include drafting legal documents, advising and monitoring land use planning and asset transfer. They also help with the technical aspects of real estate financing. They can help establish joint ventures between developers and lenders and explain real estate taxation in certain regions. In addition, real estate lawyers can handle disputes and restructure real estate transactions. Our lawyers are more than your legal advisors. We are management consultants who happen to be real estate lawyers and who combine a commercial and legal mindset for all your acquisition, operation, leasing, financing and development needs. Home purchases/commercial real estate – we have the solution for you. Contact attorney Heather Brown Olsen for one-stop closing services.
We support you at all stages of the purchase of a property, including the contract, mortgage financing and full title services.