Baltimore Real Estate Lawyers

Attorneys for Real Estate Transactions, Litigation, and Related Issues in Baltimore, MD

The real estate lawyers at Silverman Thompson have experience representing clients in a wide variety of real estate matters, including litigation and transactional work. Avery Strachan leads our real estate team, handling matters related to commercial and residential real estate, including landlord/tenant issues, buyer/seller transactions and disputes, property construction and development, and real estate management.

Our real estate clients include local, regional, and national developers, owners, operators, and managers of apartment buildings (multi-family), office buildings, industrial buildings, retail buildings and shopping centers, warehouses, hospitality spaces (hotels, motels, and resorts), flex spaces, and mixed-use projects.

We also represent homeowners and landowners, condominium and community associations, and nationally recognized title insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of real property disputes.

Landlord/Tenant

At Silverman Thompson, we can provide legal guidance for landlords and tenants, helping them address disputes while protecting their rights. With our experience representing clients in district courts, assisting with class action cases in circuit courts, and handling cases in federal courts, we can make sure these issues will be resolved correctly.

We work with residential landlords and property management companies to address their legal concerns in cases involving issues such as property damage or personal injuries. We can help commercial landlords and tenants address concerns related to leasing, development, property management, and other matters.

Real Estate Purchase, Ownership & Management

Our real estate team is a full-service real estate practice, representing property owners, operators, and managers in various issues that arise in the development, construction, ownership, and management of residential and commercial real property in Maryland. We have considerable experience in litigation, administrative, and transactional matters that arise relative to the purchase, ownership, and management of real estate in Maryland.

Litigation

The real estate team at Silverman Thompson consists of seasoned litigators with a keen understanding of real estate and real property law. We can represent businesses and individuals in all types of real estate law cases in state and federal courts, including

• Buyer and seller disputes, including misrepresentation and/or nondisclosure of defects and property rights of shopping centers, industrial, and office buildings
• Landowner and neighbor disputes, including quiet title actions, adverse possession, trespass and nuisance claims, and title and boundary line disputes
• Construction claims, including mechanic's liens
• Condominium and homeowners' association disputes
• Lis pendens
• Injunction and receivership

Our team also has extensive experience in mediation and arbitration. During the mediation process, we can assist in negotiating agreements that achieve the best possible outcome for our clients without the risk and expense of trial.

Administrative

Our attorneys work with state and local governments to resolve legal obstacles to development and issues that arise during real property ownership. We can address:

• Property tax and assessment disputes
• Code violations
• Water bill disputes
• Correction notices received from local government agencies
• Condemnations, regulatory takings, and eminent domain

Transactional

Our real estate team has experience in purchasing and leasing residential and commercial properties, including negotiating and documenting purchase agreements, PAD leases, triple net leases, and build-to-suit leases, as well as operational and management agreements. Our lawyers are knowledgeable about business entity formation, homeowners' association formation and governance, and general corporate and contract matters. We can assist with:

• Lease drafting and negotiation
• Acquisitions
• Purchase and sale of real property and associated assets
• Buyer/seller transactions
• Lender liability and regulatory violations

Significant Representation

• We have represented multiple property management companies, helping them address concerns related to the management of commercial and residential properties throughout Maryland.
• We provide representation for a large real estate investment trust that is publicly held, working to resolve disputes in Maryland courts.
• We have represented multiple restaurant owners in Baltimore and other parts of Maryland, assisting with lease negotiations and other real estate transactions.
• We have represented a major grocery chain, assisting with the drafting and negotiation of PAD site leases in multiple commercial properties.
• We have represented franchisees located in Maryland and throughout the United States, assisting with the negotiation of leases and other transactions.

Zoning, Land Use & Construction Litigation

Our land use and zoning attorneys represent a wide range of clients, from individual property owners to Fortune 500 companies, assisting them in the navigation of the complex entitlements for a diverse mix of real estate development projects and zoning matters.

Baltimore City Liquor Board Processes

Joseph R. Woolman leads our team that addresses issues related to the Baltimore City Liquor Board. We work with clients in the hospitality industry, including bars and restaurants, helping them meet their requirements to obtain liquor licenses in the Baltimore area.

Contact Our Baltimore Real Estate Attorneys

To get experienced legal help with issues related to real estate law, we encourage you to reach out to Silverman Thompson. Our attorneys have the knowledge and skills needed to assist with transactions, resolve disputes, and handle other legal concerns. Contact our Baltimore, MD real estate transactions and litigation lawyers at 410-385-2225 and set up your consultation today.