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With over 150 attorneys focused on real estate clients and many others brought in for their experience in other practice areas, we deliver timely, thoughtful counsel that makes an impact. We leverage our size, skills, and depth of industry knowledge to mitigate risk, avoid obstacles, and get our clients results in a timely, cost-effective manner. Our highly collaborative approach across offices and practice areas improves the flow of deals and empowers our clients to make valuable connections with other industry partners.
Taft’s Real Estate attorneys offer a full range of services related to the acquisition, leasing, management, use and taxation of land and property. We bring a wide range of real-world practical experience coupled with an extensive network of real estate and financial industry contacts to create successful outcomes for our clients. Our Real Estate group was awarded Midwest Real Estate News’ #1 Top Law Firm in 2024 for the number of transactions completed in 2023.
Our clientele includes a wide variety of developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, institutional and private investors, and construction contractors. We manage significant transactions throughout the United States.
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Taft is a prominent zoning and land use department that represents clients on issues affecting the full range of premises including office, retail, multifamily and hospitality properties. Also it handles complex financing transactions, as well as construction contract negotiations and development agreements.
Taft assisted Franciscan Outreach with the zoning process to secure special use approval for the reuse of a historic industrial building to be repurposed as a 120-bed non-congregate homeless shelter.
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The team are client-focused, engaged and highly responsive to client needs.
It has a team of highly experienced attorneys with deep knowledge in diverse practice areas, allowing it to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and address intricate legal challenges effectively.
Taft excels at breaking down complex matters into smaller tasks and milestones that are more easily digested by the client.
The team are client-focused, engaged and highly responsive to client needs.
It has a team of highly experienced attorneys with deep knowledge in diverse practice areas, allowing it to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and address intricate legal challenges effectively.
Taft excels at breaking down complex matters into smaller tasks and milestones that are more easily digested by the client.
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He is extraordinarily respected in the city and has an unparalleled network of relationships.
He is a very experienced land use lawyer who really understands how city government works.
She possesses a unique ability to quickly grasp the specific requirements of any given site and the potential impacts of a proposed project.
Liz is the consummate professional, combining a perfect balance of legal knowledge, analytical skills, market knowledge, relationships and business savvy.
Liz has provided us with the highest quality of service and produced the desired result in each case.
Kathryn Kovitz Arnold of Taft represents real estate investors and developers in a range of transactions and is particularly noted for her expertise in condominium development and conversion. She is cochair of the firm's real estate practice group.
Kathryn understands the business side of the deal and is very detailed in her legal work.
She is very timely with her work.
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Anthony R. Licata
Graham C. Grady
Howard P. Zweig
James D. Shanahan
John C. McDonnell
John F. Kennedy
Joseph P. Gattuso
Karl D. Camillucci
Kathryn Arnold
Kenneth Klassman
Kimberly M. Reed
Kostas A. Poulakidas
Michael Montgomery
O. Kate Tragesser
Pablo L. Petrozzi
Patrick Wartan
Paul L. Kelley
Richard E. Aderman
Sylvia C. Michas
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Cultural Institutions
Manufacturing/Industrial
Tax Dispute Resolution
Tax and Economic Incentives
Urban Centers