Real Estate and Commercial legal Representation
Real Estate and Commercial legal Representation is our cornerstone. The successful and long-standing relationship that we forge with our clients originates in our passion and commitment to giving one thing: Service.
Service is something more than speed and accuracy. Service means two things. First, giving quality and creativity solutions to our clients, that includes their ability to talk freely and easily with us. This is first-rate access. Further, it is our goal to give our clients efficiency, personal attention, and to be affordable, all at the same time.
We look to create a win-win situation for our clients, since in doing so we recognize that we have a vested interest in our clients' satisfaction and success. By giving Service we can have satisfied clients who will tell others about us.
Real Estate Documentation
We excell in preparing and reviewing of documents for both residential and commercial real estate transactions including agreements for acquisition sale, leasing, subdivision, financing. Our Abstractors can service your needs to search real estate titles. We also prepare propety reports and legal opinions. We perform limited lien searches for various financial institutions. In addition, at Flaherty Luvara Law Group, LLP, land use, zoning and environmental issues are our specailty.
Leases: At Flaherty Luvara Law Group, LLP, we prepare commercial and residential lease agreements on behalf of both Landlords and Tenants. We also review oil and gas leases.
Bankruptcy: Representing debtors, creditors and lenders in bankruptcy matters includes the restructuring of commercial and real property contracts and financial transactions to minize the risks and uncertainties inherent in bankruptcy. Our representation specializes in Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, as well as Cahpter 7.
Foreclosures: We represent both debtors and creditors at all stages of the foreclosure process from the initial filing of the Complaint, through execution of the judgment and to Sheriff's Sale. We regularly serve as local counsel representing lenders at Sheriff's sales. We also work to maximize clients' debt recovery against either solvent or bankrupt debtors.
Financial Institutions and Commercial Banks: We represent state and federally chartered commercial banks and savings associations. We assist these institutions with the understanding of the business and regulatory environment of financial institutions, including retail and commercial banking, trust services and all general corporate and regulatory matters.
Land Use and Zoning Flaherty Luvara Law Group, LLP provides aggressive advocacy and trusted legal advice in development so that real estate transactions progress smoothly. Our extensive knowledge and experience helps us to assist clients in matters such as permitting, variances, rezoning, and regulatory compliance. We secure preliminary approval and final approval of development plans and subdivision plans, and protect owners' rights regarding non-conforming uses. If zoning ordinances are passed or revised, then generally property owners are permitted to continue their existing uses. These are called a nonconforming use. For example, if a structure has been used as a commercial property, and a zoning change is passed and includes a new or expanded residential district, then the owner may continue the commercial use. Generally, so long as the commercial use has never ceased or lapsed, then the owner may use or may even sell the property as commercial. Additionally, the new owner is entitled to nonconforming status as long as the new owner continues the commercial use without interruption. Municipalities may provide a special procedure in their zoning ordinances. This permits a property owner to obtain a Certificate of Nonconforming Use, so that the certificate serves as proof of the existence of the nonconforming use and confirms the vested right of the owner to continue the use.
Business and Corporate Law
We strive to provide practical, creative and sound solutions. However, traditional legal practice is not what we are all about. Our counsel for our clients includes advising on the appropriate business structure. This may be a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, nonprofit entity or a trust. However, in making that decision, we are careful to make sure that we respect the needs and level of sophistication of our cleints and nature of their respective activities.
While many clients come to a lawyer for orgainizational legal needs, our thrust is to help clients making legal decsions and business decisoons in tandum. Sure, we regularly assist organizations with setup, growth and management issues handling a broad array of transactions for both small and large organizations. At Flaherty Luvara Law Group, LLP, counsel includes consideration of the tax ramifications. This is an interal part of our practice since many times, clients have failed to file the tax returns at all and there is a mandate that these be comoleted in order to file for bankruptcy protection. Counsel includes personal and corporate tax, which includes further federal, state, and local filings and compliance measures, qualifications in other states, and business name filings.
Land Use and Zoning
Flaherty Luvara Law Group, LLP provides aggressive advocacy and trusted legal advice in development so that real estate transactions progress smoothly. Our extensive knowledge and experience helps us to assist clients in matters such as permitting, variances, rezoning, and regulatory compliance. We secure preliminary approval and final approval of development plans and subdivision plans, and protect owners' rights regarding non-conforming uses. If zoning ordinances are passed or revised, then generally property owners are permitted to continue their existing uses. These are called a nonconforming use.
For example, if a structure has been used as a commercial property, and a zoning change is passed and includes a new or expanded residential district, then the owner may continue the commercial use. Generally, so long as the commercial use has never ceased or lapsed, then the owner may use or may even sell the property as commercial. Additionally, the new owner is entitled to nonconforming status as long as the new owner continues the commercial use without interruption. Municipalities may provide a special procedure in their zoning ordinances. This permits a property owner to obtain a Certificate of Nonconforming Use, so that the certificate serves as proof of the existence of the nonconforming use and confirms the vested right of the owner to continue the use.