Real Estate Law in Indiana
Real Estate can be one of the largest expenditures you or your business will make. Goodin Abernathy can assist you with most of the legal matters.
We work hard to assist our clients in achieving their real estate goals, quickly and efficiently. Whether you need comprehensive representation in a real estate transaction, or experienced litigators to fight for you in court, our attorneys are here to help.
Our real estate attorneys have a combined skill set to successfully lead clients through all phases of a real estate transaction and thereafter, including contract drafting and negotiation, due diligence investigations, municipal approvals, ownership and management issues, and dispute resolution. We provide day to day advice to clients in the completion of all types of real estate transactions, whether sophisticated or routine. We assist clients when they purchase, sell, finance, lease, and construct all types of real estate – from large commercial facilities to personal homes.
Real Estate Clients
We represent individuals, business entities, developers, buyers and sellers, investors, and title companies in connection with matters related to the acquisition, disposition, construction, development, leasing, financing and zoning of real property assets. We know the land development process can be a lengthy and difficult one without experienced legal advice. Our real estate attorneys work with clients in residential, commercial, office and industrial projects throughout Indiana. We assist our clients with the development of the property from inception to fruition.
Real Estate Focus
We focus on defending real estate professionals in all aspects of litigation, licensing, and administrative claims and in errors and omissions and malpractice lawsuit defense for real estate brokers, brokerages, appraisers, title companies, mortgage brokers, and inspectors. We are experts with brokerage startup and licensing representation, regulatory compliance, commission claims and liens, risk management, mediation and arbitration, agent training and education, preparation and review of real estate brokerage documents and state and federal law compliance. We provide consultation on daily issues including those that arise during transactions, such as contract preparation and review, disclosure issues, RESPA compliance, property management, office procedures and policies and agency disclosures, advertising questions, and employment or independent contractor law counseling including employee manuals, independent contractor agreements, hiring and termination of salespeople and employees, and various licensing matters.
Real Estate Services
Our Real Estate attorneys offer a variety of services to our clients, such as:
- Real Estate Litigation
- Commercial and Residential Leases
- Purchase & Sale Agreements
- Business entity formation and licensing/registration requirements
- Contract negotiations, preparation, and review
- Commercial and Residential Development
- Zoning Laws
- Title Insurance, including Commitment Review and Disputes
- Easements/Deed Restrictions
- Ground Leases
- Eminent Domain
- Property Management
- Broker’s Liens
- Homeowner’s Associations
- Adverse Possession/Quiet Titles
- Covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) on use of property, such as easements, licenses and property association rules governing use of property
- 1031 Exchange
Goodin Abernathy LLP looks forward to working with you on your real estate needs. Schedule an appointment with one of our real estate attorneys.
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Attorneys with a Focus on Real Estate Law
Ellen Townsend
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Andrew Janutolo
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