The Real Estate Development & Finance Practice at Morris, Manning & Martin is one of the key original practices of the firm. For over three decades, our lawyers have represented real estate developers and investors. In our national practice, we represent our clients in every aspect of real estate development and finance, from initial acquisition and financing through development and construction, to ownership, operation, leasing and disposition. The Real Estate Practice is listed in Chambers USA 2011, a leading professional services ranking organization.

Key Services:

• Acquisitions
• Affordable housing developments
• Bond financing
• Brownfield redevelopments
• Conservation easements
• Debt & equity financing
• Development & construction
• Environmental strategies/ solutions
• Golf course communities
• Hospitality
• Industrial
• Master planned communities
• Medical properties
• Mixed-use developments
• Multi-family developments
• Office development
• Office, industrial & retail leasing
• Partnerships & joint ventures
• Residential & office condominiums
• Resorts & resort retail
• Retail development
• Tax structuring & tax free exchanges
• Timberland
• Workouts

Multi-Faceted Approach

Because our lawyers are familiar with all major classes of real estate, we bring a broad-range of experience to each project. Many of the projects for which we have acted as lead counsel are of national significance.  Our investment fund and developer clients benefit from our sophisticated knowledge in structuring debt facilities and equity offerings.  Examples of the creativity and originality of our real estate team include the award-winning Atlantic StationTM in Atlanta, Georgia, and the negotiation of infrastructure solutions leading to the successful development of the 2,100-acre Reunion mixed-use resort adjacent to Disney World in Orlando.

Solution-Oriented Team

Clients gain from our Real Estate Practice’s multidisciplinary approach. Our lawyers bring to bear both industry expertise and legal experience in addressing environmental, tax, securities, creditors’ rights, affordable housing, employment and intellectual property concerns. When needed, our experienced litigators are called upon to resolve disputes in the courtroom or through alternative dispute resolution.

Building Together

Our goal is to create a lasting partnership with our clients. We serve as an extension of our clients’ goodwill and conduct ourselves accordingly. On every project we work with our clients to pass successfully through the minefield of regulatory, environmental and community issues that must be navigated to achieve success. As our clients grow, we are there with creative and productive solutions drawn from years of experience in a sophisticated practice of national stature. At Morris, Manning & Martin, our Real Estate Development & Finance Practice continues to grow and flourish by remembering at all times that ultimately our clients’ success is the only true measure of our success.