Commercial deals closed by people who read the whole file.
We're real estate attorneys who don't just talk the talk, we walk the walk. We invest in commercial properties ourselves, so we understand deals the way investors do. Acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financings, from a single retail bay to a portfolio refinance, with the due diligence done before the money moves.
Since 2010
Commercial files
Retail, office, industrial, multifamily, and raw land across Hampton Roads and beyond.
In house
Title & entity work
Survey review, entity authority, and title curative handled by the same firm closing the deal.
VA & NC
Licensed in
One counsel for holdings on both sides of the state line.
What we handle
Transactions we close for owners and investors.
Commercial work rewards preparation. We front-load diligence so the closing itself is uneventful.
01AcquisitionsPurchase agreements, due diligence periods, survey and zoning review, and entity authority documents.
02DispositionsSeller-side closings including 1031 coordination with your qualified intermediary and accountant.
03FinancingTerm loans, equity lines, and construction loans secured by commercial property, plus lender document review.
04LeasesCommercial leases, assignments, subleases, estoppels, and subordination agreements.
05Land & developmentRaw land acquisitions, subdivision, easements, and access agreements.
06Portfolio workMulti-property closings and refinances handled on one schedule with one point of contact.
How it works
Diligence first, surprises never.
Step 01
Deal review
We read the LOI or contract, flag the deadlines, and tell you what diligence the timeline actually allows.
Step 02
Title, survey & zoning
Commitment reviewed line by line: easements, restrictions, encroachments, and access confirmed.
Step 03
Entity & lender documents
Authority resolutions, good standing, and loan documents reconciled against the deal terms.
Step 04
Close & record
Funds escrowed, documents recorded, and post-closing deliverables tracked to completion.
Questions
What owners and investors ask.
Every commercial file is different. These are the questions that come up on nearly all of them.
Ask us directlyCan you handle a 1031 exchange?
Yes. We coordinate with your qualified intermediary and CPA and prepare closing documents to match the exchange structure. Bring us in before the relinquished property closes.
Do you review commercial leases?
Yes, both landlord and tenant side, including assignments, estoppels, and subordination and non-disturbance agreements.
What title coverage do commercial buyers need?
Usually an owner's policy with endorsements matched to the asset: access, zoning, survey, and contiguity are the common ones. We recommend a set once we see the survey.
Can you close a multi-property transaction at once?
Yes. We regularly run portfolio closings and refinances on a single schedule with one settlement statement package.
Do you work with out-of-state lenders?
Routinely. We meet their closing instructions and insured closing letter requirements in both Virginia and North Carolina.
Other services
Have a commercial deal under contract?
Send us the contract or LOI and we'll tell you what the timeline really requires.