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Willcox Savage

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Virginia: Southern

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Our attorneys serve as counsel in connection with the transfer, finance and development of major commercial real estate projects, including:

  • Shopping centers and freestanding retail sites
  • Office buildings and parks
  • Hospital/medical campuses
  • Manufacturing and warehouse facilities

    Our clients include owners, developers, retailers and business enterprises, including relocating companies. They rely on us to serve as advisors and lead negotiators to structure and document the acquisition, financing, leasing and sale of their projects.

    We have significant experience in:

    • Commercial leasing
    • Zoning and land use
    • Telecommunications (tower and rooftop antenna) sites
    • Like-kind exchange transactions
    • Reciprocal easements
    • Use and development agreements
    • Timberland acquisition and management
    • Architectural, construction, management and related contracts

    To address bankruptcy and environmental issues and real estate-related disputes, we work closely with attorneys from other practice areas throughout the firm to capitalize on their substantive legal knowledge and our practical real estate experience.

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    Real Estate - Virginia: Southern

    Band 2

    What the Team is Known For
    Willcox Savage is an established real estate practice that has a strong presence in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. It is recognized for its activity in office and retail development projects, and it continues to develop its expertise in multifamily properties. The firm is further noted for its handling of company relocations and knowledge of environmental issues arising during real estate transactions.
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    Notable Practitioners

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    • Thomas G Johnson Jr
      Thomas G Johnson Jr

      Thomas G Johnson Jr

      Thomas Johnson has tremendous experience in a range of commercial real estate transactions. He also serves as the chairman of Willcox Savage.

      • Thomas is a preeminent attorney.

        Real Estate respondentUSA
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    • Gregory D. Lydon
      Gregory D. Lydon

      Gregory D. Lydon

      Gregory Lydon leads the commercial real estate practice at Willcox Savage. He advises clients such as banks, developers and tenants on a variety of transactional real estate matters.
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