Real Estate - Nebraska
What the team is known for
Baird Holm LLP is highly regarded for its consummate ability to handle a diverse array of real estate matters for its stellar client base. Capable of providing top-drawer expertise on financing transactions, commercial and mixed-use developments, and acquisitions, with further proficiency in land use and zoning. Widely acclaimed for its imposing bench strength, with significant experience of assisting clients from the energy, retail and financial services sectors. Also offers expertise in real estate-related environmental and renewable energy issues, such as permitting and drafting PPAs.
Strengths
"They do exceptional work. I implicitly trust Baird Holm."
"Baird Holm has deep experts in every field, which is part of why we choose them over bigger and more experienced real estate law firms in Nebraska."
"The firm thinks in terms of business opportunities and risks, not just in terms of black letter law which is one of its best traits."
Work highlights
Baird Holm LLP assisted Union Omaha in developing a professional soccer stadium and the supporting development in downtown Omaha.
Notable practitioners
Scott Dye remains a high-profile practitioner with a leading reputation for his work on transactional mandates in the real estate space. His extensive experience covers leasing, lending and public contracting.
Amy Lawrenson advises clients on a wide range of real estate issues, including land acquisition, leasing and financing. She has experience of working with clients in the energy and agricultural sectors. "She is amazing, extraordinarily talented and intelligent." "Amy is an extremely talented and energetic lawyer. Amy brings experience across disciplines to bear for us in real estate law in a very valuable way. She is the 'total package'." "Amy has a super power of thinking about non-legal solutions as well which is very valuable to us."
David Levy is experienced in land use and zoning matters involving energy and mixed-use developments. He is known to regularly be involved in large-scale projects.
Jon Blumenthal assists clients with real estate developments and acquisitions in Nebraska, often concerning office and mixed-use properties. He also has notable experience advising on tax increment financing.
Aaron Johnson has a broad finance and corporate practice and regularly advises clients on real estate development matters. He offers knowledge of construction finance, acting for both lenders and borrowers.