CWS Governmental Relations, Ltd.
Real Estate & Land Use

The firm has broad experience in all facets of real estate law including acquisition, financing, leasing, development and sale of real estate and representation in eminent domain and environmental contamination matters.

The firm represents owners, developers, lenders, investors, municipalities and businesses in structuring all phases of complex commercial real estate transactions, including:

  • Capital formation
  • Drafting of real estate purchase agreements
  • Preparation of closing documents
  • Negotiating and drafting financing packages
  • Conducting title searches

The firm's attorneys are also experienced in both the advocacy of and opposition to various zoning and annexation matters and related appeals.

Attorneys in this area:
James J. Chester, Co-Chair
James V. Maniace, Co-Chair
John J. Chester
John J. Chester, Jr.
J. Anthony Kington
Lark T. Mallory
Craig B. Paynter
Elizabeth M. Stanton
Roderick H. Willcox


Publications & Important Client Information:
Tenacy-In-Common Investments Offer Another Option to Defer Gain
Real Estate and Land Use Client Alert
Don't Count on Big Banks for $1.4 Trillion of Maturing Real Estate Loans
Small Firms in Prime Position to Take Advantage of Real Estate Woes