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- PORTLAND: 971-416-0881
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Real estate attorneys representing buyers and sellers of commercial real estate in Seattle and Tacoma
Buying or selling commercial real estate can be a complicated transaction that often involves tremendous sums of money changing hands. In addition, these transactions can implicate laws as varied as zoning regulations, land use restrictions, state and federal regulations, and common law court decisions.
Many different parties may have an interest in the purchase or sale of commercial real estate, including businesses, developers, construction companies, investors, and potential tenants.
The experienced real estate attorneys at the Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess represent these and other parties who may be involved in the sale or purchase of commercial properties and have the experience to provide effective and solution-oriented representation.
TO SCHEDULE A FREE 15-MINUTE PHONE CONSULTATION WITH ONE OF OUR LAWYERS, CALL OUR TODAY AT (206) 621-1110 OR (253) 572-1000.
A commercial real estate attorney can help in a variety of ways
In many cases, the assistance of a commercial real estate attorney is essential in making sure that your transaction goes smoothly and that your best interests are fully represented. Some of the specific ways that an attorney can help include:
- Due diligence1 investigations
- Assistance in property valuation
- Drafting or review of the purchase agreement
- Negotiation on your behalf
- Counsel and advice on the tax implications of your purchase or sale
- Representation before various bodies or agencies such as zoning commissions2 and municipal boards3
- Assistance with obtaining and choosing a financing option
Conducting thorough contract review to ensure our clients’ needs are met
Purchase agreements involving commercial real estate can be extremely complicated and difficult to understand, even for the most sophisticated of parties. As a result, it is important for both buyers and sellers to have their purchase agreement reviewed by an attorney who understands the various issues that can arise in commercial real estate transactions.
If there are terms unfavorable to your position, your attorney will be able to recognize those terms and attempt to negotiate an alternative agreement.
Contact a Seattle and Tacoma commercial real estate law firm today
The commercial real estate attorneys of Dickson Legal have over 100 years of combined experience representing clients in real estate matters in the Seattle and Tacoma areas.
CALL OUR OFFICE TODAY AT (206) 621-1110 OR (253) 572-1000 TO SCHEDULE A FREE 15-MINUTE PHONE CONSULTATION WITH ONE OF OUR LAWYERS.
1https://www.zillow.com/blog/what-is-real-estate-due-diligence-103022/
2http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/codesrules/codes/zoning/default.htm
3http://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/committees_boards_commissions/
Attorney Robert Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners. His is a practical approach to law, which strives to balance the need for a successful legal outcome with a client’s financial goals (or constraints). Outside of his private practice, Rob serves as an adjunct professor at the Seattle University School of Law where he teaches real estate litigation. [ Attorney Bio ]
Thomas L. Dickson
Tom is an experienced litigator and the founding partner of the firm. For over 30 years, he’s helped clients prevail in their real estate, construction, and business law matters.
Heather Burgess
Heather represents property owners and developers in all phases of real estate development, from pre-acquisition due diligence through local permitting and appeals.
Robert P. Dickson
The core of Rob’s legal practice is civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction, real estate, and business law. He represents a wide range of clients, from large construction companies to individual homeowners.
Daniel J. Frohlich
Dan’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and probate law. He has more than 10 years of experience as an attorney serving clients throughout Western Washington.
Mark S. Johnson
Mark’s legal practice focuses on civil litigation, real estate law, business law and family law. He works tirelessly to help his clients achieve the outcome they are looking for.
Trevor A. Zandell
Since graduating with honors from law school in 2005, Trevor has been serving the legal needs of businesses, individuals, and families across Southwest Washington.
Daniel E. Pizarro
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Daniel is active in the firm’s civil litigation department. His practice is mainly centered around real estate law, landlord-tenant law, construction law, and probate law.
Alexander J. Wisbey
Alexander Wisbey comes to the firm with 5 years of experience as a litigator and trial attorney. He has first chaired several jury trials and has extensive experience handling arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and settlements.
Andrew Hata
Andrew is the head of our Transactional Department and focuses his practice on corporate governance, real estate transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate finance.
Kelley Duggan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kelley practices in a wide range of areas, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, and intellectual property law.
Cambria A. Queen
Cambria is an Associate with Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess in the civil litigation department, where she practices primarily real estate and probate law.
George Knight
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, George is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. His practice is mainly centered around business law, real estate law, construction law, employment law, and probate law.
Chris Pierce-Wright
Chris comes to Phillips Burgess Tacoma from Seattle, where he served as an associate attorney focused on insurance litigation with Wilson Smith Cochran Dickerson.
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer is an associate attorney at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess where her current practice focuses on real estate law, contract and commercial disputes, and business law.
Katherine E. Baals
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Katherine practices in a range of areas, including real estate, construction, business, and civil litigation.
Kenneth Chan
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, Kenny is active in the firm’s civil litigation and transactional departments. Prior to working at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kenny was an in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company.
Brian Buske
Following his graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School, Brian garnered valuable client experience working on international compliance and intellectual property issues.
Kyla S. Bennett
As an associate at Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, Kyla practices in a range of areas, including real estate, land use, and civil litigation.
Matt Wand
Matt was born and raised in East Multnomah County in the Gresham area where he lives and has raised his family. His wife of more than twenty-five years is Anne Wand and they have three children together.
