Real Estate & Land Use

From land acquisition through zoning appeals, and from commercial to residential contracts, the attorneys at DeWitt Ross & Stevens can help you build success. As one of Wisconsin's top law firms, our Milwaukee and Madison attorneys offer experience as urban planners, authors of legislation and astute business owners. You can have confidence that your plans are handled by knowledgeable, experienced, and resourceful attorneys.

Acquisition & Sale
- Brokerage Agreements
- Leasebacks
- Leasehold Mortgages
- Options
- Reciprocal Easement Agreements
- Rights of First Refusal
- Tax Deferred Exchanges
- Title Insurance
Choice of Entity - Limited Liability Entities:
- Corporations
- Limited Liability Companies & Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships
- Remote Bankruptcy Entities
Construction, Development & Management
- Architectural & Construction Contracts
- Condominiums
- Development Agreements
- Development of Environmentally Impaired Property
- Management & Leasing Agreements
- Planned Unit Developments (PUD)
- Restrictive Covenants
- Tax Incremental Financing
- Tax Planning
- Zoning
Credit Enhancements
- Foreclosures
- Guaranty/Letters of Credit
- Intercreditor Agreements
- Participation Agreements
- Workouts
- Other Remedies
  - Bankruptcy
  - Deeds In Lieu
  - Foreclosures
  - Lender Liability Issues
  - Performance & Payment Bonds
  - Receivers
Environmental Issues
- Brownfields
- Compliance
- Liability of Landlords, Tenants, & Lenders
- Permits & Regulatory Approvals
Wetlands, Shoreland Zoning, Stormwater Management & Water Use
Financing
- Commercial Mortgage Financing
- Commitments
- Construction Financing
- Lender Liability Issues
- Loan Participations
- Mezzanine & Equity Financing
- Permanent Loan Documentation
Leasing
- Americans with Disabilities Act Issues
- Environmental Liability
- Ground Leases
- Hotels
- Power Centers
- Office Buildings
- Subleasing & Assignments
- Tenant Allowances & Work Letters
- Warehouse & Shopping Center Leases
Residential Real Estate