Practice Area

Commercial Real Estate & Land Use

Navigate purchases, development, zoning, and land-use approvals with strategic legal counsel.

The goal of the Commercial Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group is to meet the commercial real estate development needs of all our clients. Our Commercial Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group has the experience to provide a full range of legal services, whether for a buyer or seller, landlord or tenant, lender or borrower, contractor or owner, major commercial real estate developer, shopping center owner, national tenant or local tenant.

Commercial real estate lawyers within the firm’s Commercial Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group have a wide range of knowledge and skills in commercial real estate and related matters, with backgrounds in leasing, development, title work, zoning, insurance, land use, environmental issues, and municipal government laws and regulations. They work closely with all other practice areas within the firm to ensure that our clients’ needs are met.

As teachers and lecturers in commercial real estate and ancillary fields, the members of the Commercial Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group remain at the forefront, ready to assist our clients in all matters involving or related to commercial real estate. Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our real estate attorney proudly serves Syracuse, Buffalo, Utica, Watertown, Rochester, NY, and the surrounding areas.

The Business and Tax Practice Group provides a broad range of services to its business clients in planning the structure and operation of the closely held business as well as working with the owners in developing estate and business succession plans that minimize the estate and income tax consequences of transferring their interests in the business.

As general counsel for most of our business clients, we provide integrated legal representation in the many areas of practice that impact the day-to-day operations of the business as well as in those unexpected complex areas in which clients may find themselves from time to time.

Our Business and Tax Practice Group is composed of business attorneys in varied areas of the law who work closely together to provide our clients with the expertise and resources of a large firm but with the attention, efficiency, and responsiveness expected from a smaller, specialty firm.

Attorneys within the Business and Tax Practice Group are involved in all aspects of corporate governance, including acquisitions, mergers, and reorganizations of the business. We also counsel our clients with respect to contract negotiation, preparation, and dispute resolution for domestic as well as international transactions.

Today’s complex and continuously evolving tax laws require the individual, entrepreneur, and business owner to rely on the assistance of tax professionals who have the experience and knowledge required to effectively counsel them on particular matters. Whether it’s counseling our clients with the acquisition, reorganization or sale of a business, the structuring of an estate plan, or negotiating on their behalf before the State Department of Taxation or the Internal Revenue Service, the attorneys who are members of our Business and Tax Practice Group have earned their reputation for achieving results and peace of mind for their clients.

The Benefits of Working with a Business Real Estate Lawyer

A business real estate lawyer specializes in the laws and regulations surrounding commercial real estate transactions. We can help negotiate and draft contracts, prepare and review documentation, and represent our clients as necessary. From offering legal advice to preparing necessary documentation, facilitating the purchase or sale of commercial property, and assisting with negotiation as necessary, having an experienced business real estate lawyer on your team can be a major asset. Here are some of the key benefits that come with working with our office:

Our firm can offer experienced advice throughout the process of any commercial real estate transaction. We can put this experience to work for you, dedicating our time and knowledge to work on your behalf. We can help identify potential risks, provide advice, and review documentation to help you work towards a successful outcome.
Hiring a business real estate lawyer can save you precious time that you can spend focusing on running your business. We can help you navigate the legal complexities of your case, review the particulars, and work towards securing an outcome that best serves your interests. We can also help you avoid potentially difficult disputes, saving your company time and money.
Because our firm has extensive experience working with clients throughout the Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Watertown, and Rochester, NY areas, we are deeply familiar with all applicable laws and regulations surrounding commercial real estate transactions. We will make sure that your case complies with all applicable laws and guidelines, avoiding potential legal problems down the line.
Because our business real estate lawyers specialize in this area of practice, we can enter any transaction with confidence. For our clients, knowing that an experienced professional is handling the situation is incredibly reassuring. An investment in our services is an investment in your own peace of mind.

If you are interested in learning more about how Scolaro Fetter Grizanti & McGough, P.C. can help you with your commercial real estate or land use matter, we invite you to reach out to our firm today to schedule a consultation.

Areas of Expertise

The Commercial Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group’s broad areas of practice are as follows:

  • Asset-based lending
  • Commercial and residential mortgage lending
  • Commercial leasing
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Conservation easements
  • Construction law
  • Land use and zoning Law
  • Lender liability issues
  • Loan workouts and debt restructuring
  • Municipal law
  • Commercial Real Estate development
  • SBA and grant funding
  • Tax credit financing

Our Dedicated Attorneys

Daniel J Fetter

Daniel J. Fetter

Jeffrey M Fetter

Jeffrey M. Fetter

William B Magnarelli

William B. Magnarelli

R Michael Shafer

R. Michael Shafer