Who Is Attorney Craig Albert Fine? Commercial Real Estate
Legal planning for acquisitions, sales, investment property and commercial financing
Commercial property decisions should be evaluated against the buyer’s operating plan, financing and intended use. Craig A. Fine’s commercial real estate work includes transactions in which the contract, tenancy, physical condition and regulatory setting must be reviewed together.
Understanding Commercial Real Estate
The purchase price is only one part of the analysis. Existing leases, operating expenses, environmental concerns, zoning, financing covenants and the entity taking title may all affect whether the transaction supports the client’s business objective.
What deserves attention
- Acquisition and sale agreements
- Tenant leases and rent information
- Entity, financing and guaranty documents
- Zoning, use and development concerns
- Title, survey, environmental and physical due diligence
Due diligence should match the investment plan
A property intended for an owner-operated business presents different questions from a fully leased investment building or a development site. The client should identify the intended use, expected holding period, planned improvements and financing structure early. Counsel can then focus the review on the risks that could interfere with that plan.
Legal work is most effective when the attorney receives complete information early. Important facts can include the identity of the parties, the location of property or assets, the governing documents, approaching deadlines and the client’s preferred outcome. The analysis may change when any of those facts changes.
Questions clients often ask
Why review existing leases?
They may determine current income, tenant rights, expense obligations and future flexibility.
Should the purchasing entity be chosen before closing?
Entity and financing decisions should be coordinated early with legal, tax and financial advisers.
Can zoning affect an otherwise acceptable deal?
Yes. The intended use or planned changes may not be permitted without additional review or approvals.
Related reading and resources
- Who Is Attorney Craig Albert Fine? Residential Real Estate
- Who Is Attorney Craig Albert Fine? Landlord Tenant Matters
- The Fine Line Blog
- About Craig A. Fine on The Fine Line Blog
- Explore the firm’s practice areas
Speak with the firm
People seeking guidance about a specific matter can review Craig A. Fine’s official biography, explore the firm’s practice areas, or contact The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. A consultation request does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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About the Firm
The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. provides legal services involving real estate, business law, landlord-tenant matters, commercial litigation, wills, trusts and estate planning. The firm serves clients in New York, New Jersey and Florida.
About Craig A. Fine
Craig A. Fine, Esq. is the founder and managing partner of The Law Office of Craig A. Fine, P.C. His official biography identifies him as an attorney licensed in New York, New Jersey and Florida who has served clients since 2007. He is also the author of The Fine Line Blog.
