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Real Estate
Real Estate
Protecting Your Rights, Benefits, and Resources
Real estate transactions are high-value, high-risk endeavors, requiring careful structuring, thorough due diligence, and strong legal protections to prevent costly mistakes. Whether buying, selling, developing, financing, or resolving property disputes, real estate owners, investors, and professionals need experienced legal guidance to protect their interests.
At Danna McKitrick, our real estate attorneys provide practical, strategic legal counsel at every stage of a transaction, from contract negotiation to closing and beyond. We represent lenders, investors, developers, brokers, property managers, and community associations, helping them navigate the complexities of real estate law with confidence.
Real Estate Transactions: Structuring and Closing Deals with Confidence
Real estate transactions involve significant financial commitments and legal complexities. Without the right legal oversight, deals can fall apart, expose parties to unnecessary risk, or result in disputes down the road. Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal counsel for:
- Property acquisitions and sales, ensuring smooth negotiations and closings
- Commercial and residential leasing, drafting and enforcing agreements that protect landlord and tenant rights
- Real estate financing and joint ventures, structuring agreements that align with business and investment goals
- Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges, helping clients defer capital gains taxes and maximize reinvestment opportunities
- Title and survey issues, ensuring clear ownership and resolving encumbrances before closing
Our legal team works proactively to anticipate potential challenges and structure transactions that minimize risk while protecting our clients’ financial interests.
Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Even well-planned real estate transactions can lead to conflicts over ownership, contracts, and property rights. Our litigation team represents clients in courtroom battles and alternative dispute resolution, ensuring that their investments and property interests are vigorously defended.
We handle disputes involving:
- Title and boundary conflicts, including easements and adverse possession claims
- Landlord-tenant disagreements, such as lease enforcement and eviction proceedings
- Foreclosure and loan default resolution, protecting lender and borrower rights
- Construction and leasing disputes, addressing claims of non-performance, defects, and contract breaches
- Property tax appeals, challenging unfair assessments and seeking fair valuations
Whether negotiating settlements, litigating disputes, or guiding clients through arbitration, we work to achieve efficient and favorable resolutions.
Zoning, Land Use, and Development
Successful real estate development depends on navigating local zoning laws, regulatory approvals, and municipal requirements. Our attorneys help developers, investors, and businesses understand their rights, secure permits, and overcome zoning challenges to move projects forward.
Our services include:
- Land use planning and zoning compliance, ensuring projects meet local ordinances
- Government approvals and regulatory compliance, securing necessary permits for development
- Environmental and municipal law matters, resolving legal obstacles before they delay projects
By working closely with local authorities, we help clients achieve project approvals efficiently while avoiding costly delays.
Community Associations and Condominium Law
Condominium and homeowner associations manage millions of dollars in assets and complex governance issues, requiring strong legal support to navigate disputes, financial concerns, and regulatory compliance. We provide comprehensive counsel to:
- Commercial and residential condominium associations
- Homeowner associations (HOAs) and individual property owners
- Board members navigating fiduciary duties and governance issues
We assist with dispute resolution, fiduciary litigation, Director & Officer (D&O) liability, property management agreements, and enforcement of association rules.
Legal Guidance for Every Real Estate Need
At Danna McKitrick, our real estate attorneys combine deep industry knowledge with a practical, results-driven approach to protect clients’ investments, contracts, and long-term financial interests. Whether closing a deal, resolving a dispute, or planning a development, we provide trusted legal support at every stage of the process.
Areas of Practice
Trusted
Expertise
Expertise
Danna McKitrick was founded on three core principles: practical guidance, complete service, and approachable counsel.
Today, those values have helped us grow into one of the most respected mid-sized firms in St. Louis, known for delivering strategic legal solutions with the depth of a large firm and the personal commitment of a trusted advisor.
Practical
We provide clear, realistic legal strategies designed for real-world success, combining insight with decisive action.
Complete
Our collaborative team approach ensures every challenge is met with the full strength of our diverse legal expertise.
Approachable
We build strong client relationships, serving as trusted advisors who are as invested in your success as you are.
Danna McKitrick is a mid-sized law firm delivering sophisticated, results-driven legal counsel across a wide range of practice areas. We provide strategic guidance to businesses and individuals, combining deep expertise with responsive service to achieve superior outcomes.
Contact
- Danna McKitrick, P.C.
- 314.726.1000
- info@dmfirm.com
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7701 Forsyth Blvd., Ste. 1200
St. Louis, MO 63105
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