Our
lawyers have been involved in some of the
country’s most significant real estate
developments, business transactions and
financings. Our services can be grouped
in the following broad categories:
Residential
and Commercial Real Estate
Title and Settlement Services
A major portion of our practice is devoted
to residential and commercial real estate
title insurance and settlement services.
We have assembled a winning team of title
and settlement professionals who are able
to navigate the complexities and demands
of all types of real estate transactions.
We review all documents, facilitate recordings
and consult with our clients throughout
the process to assure smooth property transfers.
We offer title insurance, as well.
Real
Estate Legal Services
We
are able to handle real estate matters ranging
from routine to complex --- from providing
general legal advice and document review
to negotiating and closing multi-million
dollar transactions.
In
addition to our settlement services, we
represent clients in all stages of real
estate development, acquisition, sales,
construction, financing and leasing. We
structure and implement tax deferred exchanges,
joint ventures and other types of real estate
transactions. To follow is a partial listing
of the types of real estate matters we handle.
- Acquisitions
- Builder
Representation
- Commercial
Real Estate Closings
- Determination
of Ownership of Heir Property
- Development
- apartment
- Development
- mixed-use
- Development
– Residential Subdivision
- Easements
and Maintenance Agreements
- Financing
- Foreclosures
- Hotel/
Hospitality Purchases and Sales
- Land
Assemblages
- Lease
Agreements – drafting, negotiation,
review
- Leasing
– Commercial
- Leasing
- Residential
- Lender
Representation
- Loan
Closings
- Loan
Refinancing
- Loan
Workouts
- Partition
of Jointly-Owned Property
- Property
Line Disputes
- Purchase
of Commercial and Investment Property
- Purchase
of Residential Property
- Residential
Real Estate Closings
- Sale
of Commercial/Investment Property
- Sale
of Residential Property
- 1031
Exchanges
- Tenant
In Common and REIT Representation
Business
Legal Services
The
entrepreneurial spirit of our professionals,
in addition to our advocacy, counseling
skills and business judgment, enhances our
firm’s ability to assist our small
business, corporate, government and nonprofit
clients. We take ownership of the matters
we are afforded and work hard to achieve
the best results for our clients. To follow
is a partial listing of the types of business
matters we handle.
- Business
Acquisitions
- Business
Entity Selection and Formation
- Business
Loan Closings
- Business
Sales
- Choice
of Entity and Business Formation
- College
and University Law
- Contract
Drafting
- Contract
Negotiation
- Contract
Review
- Corporate
Governance and Board of Directors
- Corporate
Maintenance
- Corporate
and Business Planning
- Entertainment
Law
- Formation
of Corporations and Limited Liability
Companies
- General
Counsel
- Lender
Representation
- Limited
Liability Company Management Representation
- Limited
Liability Company Operating Agreements
- Loan
Documentation representing Lenders and
Borrowers
- Mergers
and Acquisitions
- Office
Procedures and Practices Reviews
- Personal
Property and Equipment Leases
- Purchases
and Sales of Businesses and Assets
- UCC-1
Financing Statement Preparation
General
Legal Advice and Counsel
When you have a simple legal or business
question, call Meridian and one of our attorneys
will consult with you for a fixed fee. If
additional services are needed, we will
let you know and you can decide how to proceed.
You can avoid costly legal problems down
the road with proper planning.
Legal
Document Drafting
Thousands
of legal and business-related documents
can be drafted for you by a Meridian attorney.
These are not forms, but personalized documents
that address your unique circumstances.
There is no substitute for receiving personal
advice from a knowledgeable attorney licensed
to practice in your state.
Document
Review and Analysis
Though most legal documents recommend that
legal counsel be sought before signing,
few people have their legal documents reviewed
before signing. A Meridian attorney can
review documents for you before you sign
them and recommend revisions for your benefit.
Meridian attorneys can review documents
after they have been signed, as well, and
advise you of your obligations and options.
Negotiations
and Dispute Resolution
A call or letter from an attorney often
can resolve a legal situation more effectively
than a communication from an individual
or business owner. A Meridian attorney can
assist you with negotiating your business
deals and resolving your legal disputes.
Public
Speaking
With
years of experience advising corporate,
government, nonprofit and individual clients,
we offer an exceptional level of knowledge
and insight on civil legal issues and the
legal profession. Meridian attorneys are
available to speak on a range of topics
involving business and real estate issues
including real estate, finance, diversity,
contractual disputes and legal trends. To
reach a Meridian attorney contact speaking@merilaw.com.
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