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Real Estate

Real estate transactions, development, and investment strategy

Counsel for Real Estate Transactions, Development, and Asset Management

WH Burkley advises developers, investors, lenders, and businesses on real estate matters across the full lifecycle of property ownership. We provide practical, business-focused counsel to help clients acquire, finance, develop, and manage real estate assets.

From acquisitions and development to leasing, financing, and tax strategy, we work closely with clients to structure transactions, manage risk, and protect long-term value.

Real Estate Acquisitions & DispositionsAcquisition, disposition, and structuring of commercial real estate transactions →
Commercial Real Estate Leasing, Operations & FranchisingLeasing, portfolio management, and operational real estate counsel →
Real Estate Finance & InvestmentTraditional, structured, mezzanine, and public financing for real estate transactions →
Real Estate Construction & DevelopmentDevelopment, construction, and project execution for complex real estate initiatives →
Real Estate Tax, Incentives & AssessmentsTax structuring, credits, public incentives, and property tax assessment matters →
Real Estate & Construction LitigationResolving real estate, construction, and development-related disputes →
Oil & Gas Leasing & Land UseEnergy-related leasing, land use, and development matters →
Creditors’ Rights & RemediesEnforcement and recovery strategies →
Zoning & Land UseEntitlements, zoning approvals, and land use strategies for development projects →

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.

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Our Approach

  • Align legal strategy with each client’s investment, development, and operational objectives
  • Move matters forward efficiently throughout the lifecycle of a real estate asset
  • Coordinate across real estate, corporate, tax, financing, and regulatory considerations
  • Focus on protecting value, managing risk, and supporting long-term asset performance
  • Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and practical execution

Why WH Burkley

  • Practical, business-oriented counsel across the full lifecycle of real estate assets
  • Experience in acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, operations, and tax-related matters
  • Ability to support complex investments, development projects, and asset management initiatives
  • Integration with corporate, litigation, restructuring, tax, and creditors’ rights capabilities
  • Strategic guidance aligned with investment, operational, and long-term ownership objectives
  • Responsive, partner-level service

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.

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