Homeowners, business owners, government officials, and organizations of all kinds are likely to encounter real estate law at some point in time. Whether it be a sale or lease of a piece of property, a property tax question, a zoning matter, a boundary line dispute, or a title question, the law of real estate will frame and often dictate the transaction. Since 1929, the experienced real estate attorneys at LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. have skillfully represented clients in thousands of real estate transactions, and provided solutions to some of the most difficult problems in real estate and land use law.

The Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group at LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. maintains the level of expertise necessary to meet the wide-ranging needs of our clients. Our seasoned real estate attorneys regularly provide advice and counsel in all types of real estate transactions, including but not limited to the following:

Residential Real Estate ~ We help take the worry out of buying or selling a home by providing "turn-key" residential transactional representation on behalf of our clients. Our services are comprehensive and include document preparation; title analysis; drafting and negotiating of easements, restrictive covenants, and other matters; and representation at the closing, if needed.

Commercial Real Estate ~ We represent business clients in a variety of complex transactions including the purchase or sale of commercial property, commercial lease negotiation, financing, title review, environmental issues, zoning, development, liens and encumbrances, and access and easement issues.

Land Use Law ~ Our attorneys are recognized as leaders in the field of municipal law, real estate, and land use. This experience provides us with the unique ability to resolve even the most complex zoning, land use, platting, and subdivision issues. As part of the Firm's governmental practice, our attorneys handle a broad array of land use issues on a daily basis for our municipal clients. This expertise is shared with our individual and business clients, who we regularly represent before governmental bodies, including city councils, planning commissions, economic development authorities, and condemnation commissions.

Real Estate Development ~ Our attorneys represent landowners, developers, and builders in a wide variety of legal issues including construction, contract disputes, financing, document review, platting, and sale/purchase negotiation. We work with you to ensure that your project runs smoothly at all phases.

Boundary Disputes and Title Problems ~ Title and boundary issues can cause sleepless nights for landowners. Our experienced attorneys confront these complex problems through title analysis, drafting of necessary documents, negotiation, and, if necessary, curative court action to "quiet title" or register the property. In order to provide comprehensive services to our clients, we maintain close working relationships with various surveying and title companies so that title issues can be quickly resolved.

Mechanic's Liens ~ The laws pertaining to mechanic's liens are statutorily prescribed and strictly enforced by the courts. Failure to comply with technical time and form requirements could result in the loss of your right to obtain a mechanic's lien or to enforce one. Our experienced real estate attorneys work with you to prepare the necessary forms, implement internal processes for your business, and complete timely service and recording of documents to ensure that your mechanic's liens are established, preserved, and enforceable. In addition, if you have been served with a notice of a mechanic's lien or if your property is subject to a mechanic's lien, we can assist you in resolving and/or challenging the encumbrance in an effort to clear title to your property.

Real Estate Litigation ~ Although it is our goal to avoid costly litigation, occasionally the need to go to court arises. Our real estate litigation attorneys are experienced, aggressive, and have the skills to win the case. Our Litigation Team represents clients in all types of real estate matters and in all phases of litigation. You can trust our Litigation Team to vigorously and successfully represent your interests through trial and, if necessary, through appeal.

LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. offers a wide variety of services to our real estate clients. For over 75 years, we have skillfully handled real estate and land use transactions throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and beyond. We look forward to assisting you in your next real estate or land use matter.