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REAL ESTATE We do dirt. In the Kansas appellate courts, from Drake v. Drake (1941) (rights of land owner against mineral interests) and Zaskey v. Farrow (1945) (reservation of rights in deed) to Parsons v. Biscayne Valley Investors (1997) (priority of bank liens) and Steinle v. Chicago Title Insurance Company (1998) (title insurance coverage), the firm has been in the forefront of Kansas real estate law. Whether negotiating a deal, closing a contract, or litigating a dispute, we focus on results for our clients. Attorneys practicing in this area are Philip Bowman, Roger Hughey, Mert Buckley, Monte Vines, Kenneth Gale, Bradley Stout, Patrick Hughes, and Sabrina Standifer. Our experience includes: Bankruptcy. Represent commercial creditors and financial institutions in protecting and recovering assets and property in bankruptcy proceedings in Kansas. Brokers and Salespersons. Advise licensees of responsibilities under Kansas law, including the Real Estate Brokers’ and Salespersons’ License Act and the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act.Commercial Leasing. Work with a variety of commercial leases including office, warehouse, retail, and ground leases for commercial landlords and tenants. Commercial Property Purchases and Sales. Assist clients in completing real estate transactions through contract preparation, due diligence review, title examinations, and environmental review. Condemnation. Represent landowners in condemnation actions by governmental entities. Construction Law. Prepare and enforce mechanics’ liens and claims against payment and performance bonds. Prepare and review construction contracts. Represent owners, contractors and subcontractors in disputes. Financing. Prepare and review loan documents and security instruments for lenders and borrowers. Landlord/Tenant. Represent landlords and tenants in lease disputes and evictions. Land Use/Zoning. Appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals and appellate bodies on land use issues for landowners and governmental entities. Like-Kind Exchanges. Document and oversee 1031 like-kind exchanges for compliance with tax statutes and regulations. Litigation/Alternative Dispute Resolution. Resolve disputes for clients in the most appropriate forum available for their controversy, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. We believe our strong real estate practice gives us an edge when called upon to convince a decision maker of our client’s position. Cases have included enforcement of contracts, boundary disputes, nuisances, and brokerage commission claims. We also serve as mediators and arbitrators of real estate disputes and have been selected as expert witnesses in real estate cases brought by other attorneys. Mortgage Foreclosures. Represent lenders in foreclosure of commercial properties, appointment of receivers, and collection of rents. Residential. Tax Appeals. Prepare and process appeals of real estate tax valuations and assessments. Title and Boundary Disputes. Title Insurance. Assist purchasers and lenders in securing appropriate title insurance coverage. Represent title insurance companies in claims. REPRESENTATIVE REAL ESTATE MATTERS REAL ESTATE RELATED AFFILIATIONS
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