Real Estate
At Merrill O’Sullivan Stewart, our real estate practice mirrors the dynamic diversity of Central Oregon’s economy. Integrated seamlessly across our firm’s specialties, our real estate expertise complements litigation, corporate transactions, and estate planning, ensuring comprehensive legal support in all related matters.
Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Services
Whether you are a large developer orchestrating expansive projects, a small startup navigating your first acquisitions, or a lender, bank, or private investor involved in complex financings, our team offers the strategic legal counsel you need to succeed. Our clients also include landlords, tenants, and managers of office, commercial, and industrial properties, each benefiting from our tailored approach.
- Entity Formation and Development: We excel in forming entities for real estate development, ensuring that your legal frameworks are as robust as your vision.
- Transaction Negotiation and Documentation: Our attorneys are adept at negotiating and documenting real estate sales, acquisitions, and financings. We handle every detail, ensuring transactions are secure and advantageous.
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation: We resolve a wide array of real estate disputes including loan and lien issues, title discrepancies, boundary and adverse possession claims, and more. Our approach minimizes risk and promotes your strategic interests.
- Specialized Real Estate Issues:
- Foreclosures and Quiet Title Claims: We efficiently manage foreclosures, protect rights in quiet title actions, and tackle road and access issues.
- Leasing Disputes: Our experts handle disputes over leases, ensuring fair outcomes that respect your investment and operational needs.
- Zoning and Land Use: Navigate the complexities of zoning laws and land use regulations with our experienced counsel.
- Easements and Encroachments: From easement rights to encroachment disputes, we safeguard your property rights and ensure lawful use.
- Landlord and Tenant Representation: We represent both commercial and residential sectors, providing nuanced strategies for negotiating leases and handling tenant-landlord disputes.
- Foreclosure and Loan Services: Working closely with lenders and property owners, we navigate the intricacies of foreclosure processes and related financial disputes.
At Merrill O’Sullivan Stewart, we understand that real estate is not just about property—it’s about your future. With our seasoned expertise and proactive legal strategies, we ensure that every transaction, litigation matter, and planning process aligns with your broader business objectives, helping you build and sustain success in Central Oregon’s vibrant real estate market.