Land Use, Real Property and Real Estate Law

Attorneys at Smith Hartvigsen, PLLC have experience in all aspects of the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of real estate. Our clients represent the wide spectrum of players in the real estate industry — commercial developers, residential developers, contractors, purchasers, sellers, lessors, lessees, home owner’s associations, municipalities, special districts, and water companies. This broad representation gives us insight into the varying interests inherent in real estate transactions.

We are able to provide valuable assistance in all aspects of real property transactions, from early negotiation, through creation of solid written agreements, to closing. We can assist with easements, restrictive covenants, zoning, water rights, title issues, condemnation/eminent domain issues, condominium issues, planning and development, construction, financing, and environmental issues.

As always, we strive to provide the best possible service in the most economic manner possible. We are also experienced in all aspects of land use planning. We work closely with our clients in formulating the most advantageous land use plan by reviewing local land use regulations, advising the client regarding developmental strategies, and advocating before the regulatory agencies. Our clients have relied on us from concept through application to approval. Our objective is to achieve mutually advantageous land use solutions, and since time is valuable, we strive to do so quickly. Smith Hartvigsen will work hard to help you achieve your goals.

Firm contacts: J. Craig Smith & Scott M. Ellsworth, 801-413-1600