Real Estate Construction & Development
Real Estate
Project Development, Construction Contracts, and Execution of Real Estate Projects
WH Burkley advises developers, owners, contractors, and investors on construction and development matters across the full lifecycle of real estate projects. We provide practical, business-focused counsel to help clients structure projects, manage risk, and execute development strategies efficiently.
Construction and development projects involve complex coordination across legal, financial, and operational considerations. We work closely with clients to navigate these challenges, align project execution with business objectives, and protect long-term asset value.
Project Planning and Development Strategy
• Advising on development structuring and project planning
• Coordinating legal strategy with financing and investment objectives
• Supporting site selection and project feasibility analysis
• Aligning development plans with permitting and regulatory requirements
Construction Contracting
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related agreements
• Advising on design, engineering, and vendor contracts
• Structuring risk allocation and performance obligations
• Coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
Project Execution and Risk Management
• Advising during active construction projects
• Addressing performance, delay, and cost overrun issues
• Managing change orders and contract modifications
• Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution strategies
Development and Asset Integration
• Coordinating development with leasing and occupancy strategies
• Aligning project execution with financing requirements
• Supporting transitions from development to stabilized operations
• Integrating development strategy into long-term asset management plans
Coordination with Disputes and Enforcement
• Advising on potential disputes arising during construction
• Coordinating with litigation strategy when issues escalate
• Supporting claims related to delays, defects, and contract performance
• Integrating legal strategy with risk mitigation efforts
Practice Group Leader
Tyler S. Bobes, Chair
Tyler’s practice is national in scope, and he serves as a trusted advisor to publicly traded companies, Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs), private equity funds, lenders, family offices and other private and public developers and owners of commercial real estate.
216.928.2891
Our Approach
- Align development strategy with each client’s investment and operational goals
- Move matters forward efficiently from planning through project completion
- Coordinate across real estate, finance, and operational stakeholders
- Focus on managing risk while supporting successful project delivery
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and practical execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience representing developers, owners, contractors, and investors in complex construction and development projects
- Practical guidance on project planning, contracting, risk allocation, and execution
- Strong understanding of the operational and financial realities of real estate development
- Integration with financing, leasing, land use, environmental, and litigation capabilities
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on successful project delivery and long-term asset value
Recognition
Chambers & Partners | USA
- Band 2 – Real Estate (Ohio)
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Construction Law
- Band 1 – Real Estate Law
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 2 – Litigation – Real Estate
- Band 3 – Litigation – Construction
- Band 3 – Litigation – Environmental
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Real Estate Law
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 3 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 3 – Litigation – Real Estate
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.