Real Estate
Whether you’re executing a real estate transaction or facing high-stakes litigation involving complex issues such as condemnation, eminent domain, or breach of contract, our bench has the strength and experience needed to protect your assets and your interests.
LAND, LEASES, & LITIGATION—WE HANDLE IT ALL.
At Cherry Johnson Siegmund James, we routinely handle the day-to-day legal tasks surrounding the sale, purchase, exchange, leasing, financing, and development of real estate properties. Our broad expertise covers industrial and warehouse properties, energy and utility facilities, residential developments, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and other special-use properties. And, as a Texas-based firm, our experience with farm, ranch, and oil and gas properties runs deep.
When serious issues or disagreements arise, we’re ready to fight for your interests. From contract and lease disputes to environmental or regulatory issues, to eminent domain and other threats, you can count on our team to take a firm stand before courts, governmental boards, and commissions to litigate, mediate, or negotiate a just resolution.
Our specific areas of expertise in real estate law include:
- Acquisitions & divestitures of real estate assets
- Complex multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions
- Breach of contract
- Leasing & property management
- Entity formation & partnership/venture-related issues
- Commercial property development
- Note purchases & foreclosures
- Construction contracts & related matters
- Eminent domain & condemnation
- Real estate litigation & dispute resolution
- All facets of oil & gas leasing, including negotiation of leases, purchase and sale of producing properties, mineral rights and royalty agreements, easements, exploration, surface-use, and production contracts.