Real Estate + Development
Strategic Legal Counsel for Real Estate Transactions and Development
Real estate transactions require more than legal knowledge—they call for sound judgment, practical insight, and a clear understanding of how deals get done. At Avisen Legal, we offer strategic guidance to buyers, sellers, developers, and investors on acquisitions, leases, construction, financing, and title matters.
Our team includes attorneys like Creig Andreasen, a Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Real Property Specialist—a distinction held by fewer than 3% of real estate attorneys in the state. This reflects Creig’s deep, hands-on experience in real estate law and a demonstrated commitment to the field.
Whether you’re managing a single transaction or building out a broader investment strategy, we help move your deals forward while protecting your interests. We also understand agency-backed and tax-credit financing tools, including USDA, Department of Energy, C-PACE, and New Market Tax Credit programs.
Many clients engage us through an Outside General Counsel relationship that integrates real estate, corporate, and tax support.
At a Glance
- We help buyers, sellers, landlords, and lenders navigate real estate matters with confidence.
- Our services include deal structuring, commercial leases, construction contracts, title review, and financing support.
- We work with real estate brokers, business owners, and private investors.
- We collaborate with your brokers, lenders, architects, and internal teams to keep deals on track.
- Our attorneys bring cross-practice insight from banking, tax, corporate, and environmental matters.
- We frequently work on real estate transactions throughout Minnesota, with deep experience in Minneapolis commercial leasing, development, and financing.
- Whether you’re buying, selling, or leasing, we can help.
Attorneys in this Area
Why Clients Choose Us
We move deals forward without compromising on risk management.
Our team understands the pace and pressure of real estate transactions—and helps you navigate them with clarity and confidence.
You get strategic, responsive attorneys who work collaboratively.
We’re known for practical advice, clear communication, and seamless coordination with your broader team.
We understand the full development picture.
From capital stack structuring to regulatory hurdles and entitlement strategy, we bring experience across the timeline of a deal—not just the paperwork.
We integrate real estate with corporate, tax, and lending strategy.
Our attorneys connect the dots across disciplines, ensuring your project is sound from both a legal and business perspective.
We offer flexible engagement models, including outside general counsel.
Whether you need project-specific support or long-term legal partnership, we tailor our approach to fit your growth.
Who We Help
We work with:
- Business owners and commercial tenants
- Real estate developers and investors
- Buyers and sellers of commercial property
- Private lenders and financial professionals
- Clients using Outside General Counsel services
Our Services in Real Estate + Development
We provide transactional support and strategic legal counsel across a wide range of real estate and development matters. Here’s how we help:
Purchase + Sale Agreements
We negotiate and draft purchase and sale agreements for commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties—helping you structure deals that reflect your goals while minimizing risk.
Commercial Leases
We prepare and review commercial leases for landlords and tenants across office, retail, and industrial properties—ensuring clarity on key terms, obligations, and protections.
Construction Contracts
We advise on construction and design agreements, project delivery models, risk allocation, and lien protections to keep your project on track and disputes at bay.
Due Diligence & Title Issues
We support your pre-closing diligence process by identifying title defects, zoning issues, and help mitigate business risks—so you close with confidence.
Private Lending
We represent private lenders and borrowers in structuring and documenting secured real estate loans, including bridge loans, development financing, and refinancing transactions.
Real Estate Development + Financing
We guide clients through the legal and financial complexities of real estate development—from structuring partnerships to securing financing and finalizing project documents.
What We Can Help You Do
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements
- Manage due diligence, title review, and zoning analysis
- Structure and document private lending for real estate deals
- Draft and negotiate commercial leases for landlords or tenants
- Prepare construction and design agreements with clear risk allocation
- Advise on real estate financing strategies and project structures
- Support real estate components of broader corporate transactions
- Coordinate with brokers, lenders, title companies, and third parties
- Provide ongoing real estate counsel through OGC relationships
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re buying a building, structuring a loan, or drafting a lease, we’ll help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Let’s talk about your next real estate transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you represent both buyers and sellers?
Yes. We support both sides of the transaction, always focused on protecting your interests.
Can you help with a lease for my business location?
Absolutely. We regularly review, draft, and negotiate commercial leases for office, retail, and industrial spaces.
Can you help with a lease for my business location?
Absolutely. We regularly review, draft, and negotiate commercial leases for office, retail, and industrial spaces.
What is included in real estate due diligence?
It can include title and survey review, zoning compliance, lease negotiation, environmental review, and other items depending on the property.
Do you work with construction companies?
Yes. We advise owners, developers, and contractors on construction agreements and related matters.
Can you help with financing a real estate project?
We do. We support both borrowers and lenders in structuring and documenting financing deals.
Do you only work on large projects?
No. We handle transactions of all sizes and tailor our approach to your needs.
What documents are typically required for a real estate transaction?
Common documents include purchase and sale agreements, title commitments, ALTA surveys, environmental reports, loan documents, and closing statements. We help manage and explain each step so nothing gets overlooked.
How can a real estate lawyer help in commercial real estate transactions?
We ensure your transaction is structured correctly, contracts reflect your goals, and compliance risks are addressed. Our team handles due diligence, drafts and negotiates documents, and coordinates with brokers, lenders, and title agents.
How do real estate lawyers handle environmental issues in property transactions?
We coordinate with environmental consultants to review Phase I and II assessments, obtain no association letters from governments, advise on liability risks, mitigation options, and deal impacts if any issues arise.
What are the potential consequences of not consulting with a real estate lawyer during a property transaction or dispute?
You may miss critical concerns like title issues, zoning problems, or financing terms that shift risk to you. Our role is to help you identify and manage these risks before they become costly problems.
What are the common legal issues that real estate lawyers in Minneapolis handle?
We regularly handle purchase and sale transactions, leasing, financing, construction agreements, title and zoning review, and coordination with regulatory bodies. Our focus is on deal strategy and execution—not litigation.
