Real Estate

Real Estate

The Law Offices of Kirk Halpin & Associates, P.A. devotes the majority of its practice to real estate matters. We have represented clients in many challenging and complex real estate transactions in recent years, providing thoughtful and practical advice with respect to a wide range of real estate activities. We also have an extensive financing practice and represent a broad spectrum of borrowers and lenders. Our services to business clients include the following:

  • Acquisition and Disposition of All Types of Real Property Assets
  • Closing, Escrow and Title Documents
  • Commercial/Residential Real Estate Development
  • Commercial Financing
  • Commercial Leases
  • Condominiums, Residential & Commercial
  • Construction Contracts
  • Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation
  • Developer Representation
  • Easement / Boundary Disputes
  • Eminent Domain
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Interim/Construction, Permanent Financing, Primary/Mezzanine Loans
  • Land Assemblages
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Landlord / Tenant Matters
  • Lease Drafting, Review & Negotiation
  • Lending Transactions
  • Purchase and Sale Agreements
  • Refinancing
  • Real Estate Ownership Structures, Including Joint Venture, Partnership and Shareholder Arrangements
  • Settlement (Closings)
  • Tax Deferred Exchanges

Typical Clients

  • Borrowers
  • Contractors
  • Developers
  • Home Builders
  • Investors in All Types of Transactions
  • Investment and Property Management Companies
  • Landlords and Tenants
  • Lenders
  • Local Buyers and Sellers of Real Property
  • Property Managers

Sample Representations

Acquisition/Sale
  • Draft and negotiate contracts to purchase: 15 acres of waterfront property in Harford County, a multi-unit apartment complex in Baltimore City, a warehouse building in Baltimore City, a 2-story office building in Ellicott City, a retail storefront in Federal Hill, and 10 acres in Elkridge
  • Assist clients with like-kind exchanges
Development
  • Review and revise various construction contracts to build custom homes
  • Draft an easement agreement between adjacent landowners to provide for driveway access
  • Draft declaration of covenants and restrictions for an office condominium development
  • Divided 26,000 square foot office building into 12 condominiums units, set up commercial condominium document, reciprocal easements and access agreements for outparcel development
Financing and Secured Lending
  • Negotiate commercial loan documents for a variety of real estate projects
  • Advise client regarding use of tax increment financing for urban redevelopment project
  • Assist client with meeting lending requirements to refinance commercial loans
Leasing
  • Negotiate and draft commercial leases on behalf of landlords and review leases on behalf of tenants for office, warehouse and flex uses
  • Draft and negotiate a cell phone tower lease for buildings in Lutherville and Reisterstown

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Kirk Halpin & Associates, P.A is located in Columbia, Maryland (MD), and serves clients in Maryland legal matters in places such as Columbia, Baltimore, Ellicott City, Annapolis, Reisterstown, Towson, Rockville, Olney, Laurel, Jessup, Glen Burnie, Severna Park, Odenton, Gambrills, Elkridge and Silver Spring, as well as Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County and Montgomery County. We serve clients in matters related to Banking, Finance & Lending Law, Business & Corporate Law, Building & Construction Law, Commercial Transactions & Contracts, Employer/Employee Law, Franchise Law, Hospitality & Food/Beverage Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law, Landlord/Tenant Matters, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, and Zoning & Land Use