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Foster Garvey PC

Real Estate

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Foster Garvey’s Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental team is one of the most well-respected teams in the Pacific Northwest. Our collective experience covers the full spectrum of real estate law including commercial and real estate finance, construction, environment and natural resources, land use and zoning, water quality, water rights and real estate litigation. We have experience with all types of projects including commercial buildings, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, hospitals and medical centers, hotels and resorts, single and multi-family projects, convention centers and more. Our land use and environmental attorneys have years of experience addressing the unique issues associated with small to large projects. Our clients include large and small local and national real estate developers, property owners, lenders, real estate investment advisors, fund sponsors, REITs, property managers, real estate agents and others involved in the real estate industry. We focus primarily on the following areas:

  • Commercial and Real Estate Finance
  • Construction
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Land Use, Planning and Zoning
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Funds and Syndications
  • Water Quality
  • Water Rights

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Real Estate - Washington

What the Team is Known For

Foster Garvey PC has a strong zoning and land use group with particular strength in complex litigation mandates arising from a range of commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects. The firm is also recognized for its transactional real estate expertise, including its representation of investors and developers involved in major projects. The team is increasingly active on major infrastructure projects and on behalf of hospitality industry clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Foster Garvey represented Sound Transit in the planning and permitting of regional light rail expansions, including extensions to West Seattle, Ballard, and Federal Way.

Strengths

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  • Foster Garvey is great to work with. They have great talent and interdepartmental talent to meet our needs.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

  • Foster Garvey offers strong client service and adopts a practical approach to problem-solving.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gary Fluhrer
    Gary Fluhrer

    Gary Fluhrer

    Gary Fluhrer is a highly respected lawyer for developers, investors and owners, and handles a wide array of transactions, including the sale, acquisition, financing and leasing of real estate. He works with a variety of clients in the hospitality, industrial and healthcare industries.

    • Gary Fluhrer has seen a large number of deals and different structures, which allows him to advise thoughtfully and think outside the box about how to find a path forward and get a deal done

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Patrick Schneider
    Patrick Schneider

    Patrick Schneider

    Patrick Schneider has vast experience in advising clients on the zoning and land use aspects of real estate development, including handling related litigation.
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  • Bryan Helfer
    Bryan Helfer

    Bryan Helfer

    Bryan Helfer represents a broad range of developers and investors. His practice includes acquisitions and dispositions.

    • Bryan Helfer is responsive and provides great value.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Bryan Helfer is incredibly helpful to our firm and benefits from extensive expertise in real estate matters.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Bryan Helfer is pragmatic and solution oriented.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • Bryan Helfer is easy to work with, highly qualified and responsive to needs.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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  • Christopher Napier
    Christopher Napier

    Christopher Napier

    Christopher Napier represents a broad range of clients in his real estate practice, with notable strength in financing matters. He also assists clients with acquisitions and leasings.

    • Chris Napier provides critical assistance that meets or exceeds our expectations.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

    • I am really happy with the support we get from Chris Napier. He is always timely and consistently provides practical advice and guidance.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
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