
About
Provided by Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dickinson Wright has long been recognized as a premier firm in the real estate transactions and real estate litigation practice areas. The real estate practice focuses upon real estate acquisition and development transactions. Dickinson Wright's real estate practice group represents many of the State's largest commercial developers, including the largest national and regional shopping center developers active in the Phoenix marketplace, as well as a number of municipalities in connection with land use-related matters.
Two aspects of the firm's real estate practice in Arizona deal in areas that go beyond commonplace acquisition, disposition and financing transactions. They are:
Eminent Domain and Land Use Litigation and Consulting: We regularly advice clients regarding pre-condemnation planning, project reconfigurations and similar matters resulting from the announcement, planning, or construction of various public works projects.
Economic Incentive Agreements: We provide advice to property owners and developers regarding a variety of economic incentive agreements. These agreements are often incorporated in pre-annexation development agreements, economic incentive development agreements, public-private agreements, Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) agreements, and other forms of agreements that provide incentives for future development.
Chambers Review
Real estate practice with recognized expertise in both transactional and litigious real estate. Has further knowledge on various real estate-related matters such as acquisitions, dispositions and planning. Well regarded for its work on economic incentive agreements and other development agreements. Works with a range of high-value clients such as commercial developers, property owners and government entities. The team also has extensive experience in economic incentive agreements as well as eminent domain and land use litigation and consulting.
Work Highlights
- Acted as special real estate counsel to the City of Mesa, Arizona, on two transactions related to the redevelopment of downtown Mesa.
Strengths
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"Their experience is very helpful in providing background and context to complex deals and negotiations."
"Their experience is very helpful in providing background and context to complex deals and negotiations."
Notable Practitioners

James Patterson is well versed in an array of transactional real estate issues, ranging from acquisitions and dispositions to leasings.
"Mr Patterson is an experienced attorney who provides prompt and thorough legal work. His experience is invaluable in negotiating and drafting complex deals."
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