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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 - Utah

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Snell & Wilmer LLP is valued by clients for the breadth of its real estate offering, which encompasses acquisitions, leasing, real estate finance, and zoning and land use work. The firm also provides counsel on development projects, including financing and leasing issues. Lawyers in the group have additional experience in handling disputes regarding real estate and construction contracts, and also garner praise for their expertise in the renewable energy sector.

Work Highlights

  • Snell & Wilmer advised X Development on its acquisition of a multi-tenant retail center in Sandy, Utah, for $16 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Evensen
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Elizabeth Evensen
2
Band 2
Elizabeth Evensen has expertise in public infrastructure, dealing with the acquisition, development and construction elements of such projects. She also advises developers on renewable energy sites.

Elizabeth is very direct, turns products around quickly and really understands our needs and asks.

Wade Budge
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Wade Budge
2
Band 2
Wade Budge regularly represents purchasers, investors and sellers in a wide variety of local real estate transactions. He is also recognized for his wider land use expertise and strength in negotiating with state and local government.

He is excellent.

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Craig T. Jenson
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Up and Coming
Craig Jenson represents a wide variety of clients, including lenders, landowners, developers, general contractors and suppliers, in transactional and litigation matters pertaining to real estate and construction.

Craig is super smart.

Ranked Lawyers at
Snell & Wilmer LLP

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Elizabeth Evensen
2
Elizabeth Evensen
2
Band 2
Wade Budge
2
Wade Budge
2
Band 2
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Craig T. Jenson
U
Up and Coming

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