Snell & Wilmer LLP, Real Estate | Chambers USA Profile

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Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys provide a comprehensive approach to legal services for the real estate industry. The firm’s attorneys assist with real estate projects that range in size from single-tract transactions to multi-use developments and planned communities covering thousands of acres.

Having a large, comprehensive real estate lawyer team allows the firm’s attorneys to focus their work on a range of practice areas including:

Acquisitions and dispositions
Project development services
Project management services
Specialized project services
Real estate finance

Noteworthy matters include the following representation:

Private equity firm Interwest Capital in acquisition of $36 million multi-family southern California property
Snell & Wilmer represents Microbrewery Mission brewery in acquisition by California investment company

As one of the largest law firms in the western U.S., Snell & Wilmer’s real estate attorneys have been involved in many high-profile projects throughout the region, nationally and internationally. The firm works with leaders in a broad range of industries, including real estate, healthcare, hospitality, banking, telecommunications, construction and natural resources.

With 100+ attorneys practicing in the areas of real estate, construction and commercial finance in the firm’s Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah and Mexico offices, Snell & Wilmer can offer clients customized solutions tailored to their needs.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Arizona

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Snell & Wilmer LLP has a market-leading real estate practice within a large, full-service firm. Beyond transactional real estate, the firm also has experience regarding zoning and land use, with further knowledge of permitting and planning matters. It maintains an excellent reputation for its strength in a multitude of real estate financing matters. The team counsels a diverse array of clients, including hotel owners, real estate developers and banks, on a wide range of transactional mandates. Its lawyers assist with projects that range from single-tract transactions to large multi-use developments.

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Work Highlights

Snell & Wilmer acted for NTT Data Corp in its acquisition of a 173-acre parcel of land to facilitate a new +350MW data center project.

Strengths

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Snell & Wilmer combs through complex issues.

Real Estate respondent
USA

We appreciate the exceptional accuracy of Snell & Wilmer’s work. All work is precise, meticulous and done correctly. Their thoroughness in protecting us on all fronts is greatly appreciated.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Snell & Wilmer has one of the finest real estate practices in Arizona and beyond.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Snell & Wilmer's bench is deep, and we have confidence in every attorney.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Snell & Wilmer combs through complex issues.

Real Estate respondent
USA

We appreciate the exceptional accuracy of Snell & Wilmer’s work. All work is precise, meticulous and done correctly. Their thoroughness in protecting us on all fronts is greatly appreciated.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Snell & Wilmer has one of the finest real estate practices in Arizona and beyond.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Snell & Wilmer's bench is deep, and we have confidence in every attorney.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Craig K Williams

Band 1

Craig Williams is highlighted for his expertise in real estate finance. He acts for financial institutions and developers on the sale, purchase and leasing of real estate as well as handling asset-based lending transactions.

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Jody Pokorski

Band 1

Jody Pokorski is well respected for her extensive experience advising on transactional issues such as financings, leasings and commercial acquisitions. She represents a range of clients including developers, owners, lenders and contractors.

Jody is extremely smart and capable.

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Joyce Wright

Band 1

Joyce Wright wins market-wide recognition for her skill in handling matters relating to major development projects. Her experience spans the full spectrum of transactional work, ranging from leasing and financing to the sale and acquisition of land.

Joyce has great depth of knowledge and is an amazing partner on complex projects.

Joyce Wright's breadth and depth of knowledge has served our organization extremely well over the years.

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Lars O Lagerman

Band 2

Lars Lagerman is well regarded for his broad practice which sees him advise a range of clients on the acquisition and development of land. He also offers experience handling loan workouts and foreclosures.

Lars Lagerman is an excellent and experienced lawyer. He simplifies complex matters and gets straight to the point.

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Nicholas J Wood

Band 2

Nicholas Wood offers significant expertise in sophisticated zoning and planning matters, as well as entitlement issues.

Nick Wood is the go‑to counsel for our firm in Phoenix. His longstanding connections play a critical role, especially when urgent needs arise or when we need to draw on his experience.

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Bart J Page

Band 3

Bart Page is regularly engaged to advise on a range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasings and financings. His client base includes commercial developers, home builders and investment funds.

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Byron Sarhangian

Band 3

Byron Sarhangian comes recommended for his experience on a broad array of transactional real estate matters including sales and land acquisitions as well as leasings and financings. He is also adept at handling zoning and construction issues.

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