Real Estate Financing

Lanier Ford represents institutional commercial lenders in a broad spectrum of services ranging from the loan commitment stage to the consummation of complex financing.

Commercial and Industrial Properties

Lanier Ford represents clients in the acquisition, development, leasing, financing, and sale of many types of commercial and industrial properties, including—

  • Retail businesses.
  • Shopping centers.
  • Farms.
  • Industrial facilities.
  • Office complexes.
  • Warehouse operations.
  • Multifamily housing.
  • Business and residential condominiums.
  • Telecommunications facilities.

Our attorneys coordinate with architects, contractors, mortgage bankers, realtors, surveyors, and other professionals in developing these real estate projects. Our real estate attorneys draft contracts, options, deeds and other conveyances, leases, mortgages, security agreements, and similar financing documents, declarations of condominium and other documents for organization, development, and management of commercial real estate projects.

Like-Kind Exchanges

Business transactions often involve a tax-free exchange of like-kind real estate or other property. Our real estate attorneys work hand in hand with our tax attorneys to achieve our clients’ objectives in such transactions.

Foreclosures and Workouts

Our attorneys also provide representation in foreclosures, workouts, and other distressed-loan scenarios.

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Awards & Recognitions

Martindale-Hubbell indicates Lanier Ford has an average peer rating of 4.5 (on a 5-point scale). U.S. News and World Report has recognized Lanier Ford as a tier 1 firm. Lanier Ford is also an accredited business by the Better Business Bureau and a recommended insurance defense firm as recognized by A. M. Best & Company.

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