Real Estate & Construction

Overview

From acquisition to disposition and everything in between, we handle all your real estate needs. Whether you are involved in development, construction, ownership, finance and/or investment, or are simply a corporate user of real estate, our team of real estate and construction attorneys partners with you to advance your business goals. Grounded in industry-specific knowledge, we handle sophisticated real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and across market sectors. We help both real estate investors and users in their commercial real estate projects, using a team approach that maximizes efficiency and effectiveness. We handle projects of any scale or complexity while also offering the location-specific experience necessary for success in key markets. We also represent clients in land use litigation and devise novel approaches to construction risk management that can reduce conflicts, deficiencies and disputes. Our deep bench includes lawyers who manage and close real estate transactions, resolve real estate and construction disputes, maximize eminent domain compensation, and manage property tax and environmental liabilities. We provide results-driven service for all types of real estate, with particular experience in office, retail, industrial, hospitality, restaurant, industrial robotics and automation, alternative energy, mixed-use and multifamily properties. Through personalized service and a leveraged, efficient, cost-effective approach, we partner with you to achieve your objectives while maintaining cost predictability.

Real Estate & Construction

Overview

Real Estate & Construction Sectors

Insights & Events

Latest

Site Selection and Incentives for Data Centers — Navigating New Opposition and Legislative Challenges

Indianapolis Commercial and Industrial Property Assessments Rising Sharply for 2025, Producing Higher Tax Bills in 2026

Jim Hartnett Elected as Fellow to The American College of Construction Lawyers

Equity Brokerage Agreements

Presidential Order Instructs Regulators to Help Facilitate 401(k) Access to Alternative Asset Investments, Including Private Equity and Private Credit

Josh Peterson Named 2025 ‘Up & Coming Attorney’ by Minnesota Lawyer

Understanding Design-Build & Progressive Design-Build in New York Webinars - Webinar

“You’re Fired!” Legal Technical Challenges of Terminating a Designer in Design-Build Projects

Ethylene Oxide Emissions Class Actions: Challenging or Defending Risk Assessment Testing Methodologies

2024 Construction Law Summit

Insights

Site Selection and Incentives for Data Centers — Navigating New Opposition and Legislative Challenges

Indianapolis Commercial and Industrial Property Assessments Rising Sharply for 2025, Producing Higher Tax Bills in 2026

Equity Brokerage Agreements

Presidential Order Instructs Regulators to Help Facilitate 401(k) Access to Alternative Asset Investments, Including Private Equity and Private Credit

Title Insurance Considerations for Severance of Mineral Rights

What Should Be a Lawyer’s Role in the Rule of Law?

Data Centers: Three Real Estate and Construction Challenges

New Law Extends and Amends Qualified Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives

Ben Blair Discusses Indiana Property Tax Appeals Process With WAVE3

Odd-Year Property Assessments Present Opportunity for Owners

Events

Past Events

Understanding Design-Build & Progressive Design-Build in New York Webinars - Webinar

“You’re Fired!” Legal Technical Challenges of Terminating a Designer in Design-Build Projects

Ethylene Oxide Emissions Class Actions: Challenging or Defending Risk Assessment Testing Methodologies

Building Better Construction Contracts 2024 - New York, NY

2024 Construction Law Summit

News

Jim Hartnett Elected as Fellow to The American College of Construction Lawyers

Josh Peterson Named 2025 ‘Up & Coming Attorney’ by Minnesota Lawyer

Faegre Drinker Advises St. Ambrose University in Key Milestone toward Combination with Mount Mercy University

Allen Wheeler Admitted to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers

Faegre Drinker Real Estate Team Recognized by Philadelphia Business Journal in ‘Best Real Estate Deals of 2024’

Faegre Drinker Announces 2024 Pro Bono Award Recipients

Faegre Drinker Team Represents SPS Commerce in its Acquisition of Carbon6 Technologies

Maria Cho Selected for U.S. Bank Law Division Spotlight on Talent Program

Faegre Drinker Advises Regis Corporation in Acquisition of Alline Salon Group

Faegre Drinker Welcomes 2024 New Associate Class

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Experience

Our Experience

Faegre Drinker Advises St. Ambrose University in Key Milestone toward Combination with Mount Mercy University

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Completes $650M Public Transit Project

Surmodics Inc. Agrees to $627M Acquisition by GTCR

John Coltrane’s Family Settles Ownership Dispute Over Saxophonist’s Philadelphia Home

General Outside Counsel for Nationwide Fitness Company

Senior Living Provider Refinances Minnesota Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Facility

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Real Estate & Construction Team

Patrick M. Miller

Pat Scheiderer

Christopher J. Adan

Jessica L. Albrecht

Scott A. Anderegg

Andrew Anderson

Lily Elizabeth Quinlivan Ansel

Lenny D. Asaro

Reuben H. Asia

Brent A. Auberry

Abraham M. Benson

Peter J. Berrie

Benjamin A. Blair

Dorothy E. Bolinsky

Jon A. Bomberger

Janeia L. Brounson

Ben Buckles

Treasa J. Burke

Andrew B. Buroker

Gretchen Miller Busch

Crystal Pruess Bush

Robert K Campbell

Mindy L. Carson Hatcher

Amanda K. Castor

Maria J. Cho