At MBM Law, our commercial real estate attorneys are trusted advisors to developers, investors, brokers, and financial institutions across Pennsylvania and beyond. We deliver comprehensive legal solutions that address the full spectrum of real estate transactions and challenges—from acquisition to disposition, leasing to financing, and land use to litigation.
Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Services
Our team supports clients through every phase of real estate projects, offering:
Acquisitions & Sales
Structuring and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, conducting due diligence, including title review and zoning compliance checks, and ensuring seamless transactions for buyers and sellers. Our real estate attorneys advise on and structure 1031 exchanges to maximize tax efficiency.
Leasing Transactions
MBM Law’s real estate lawyers advise both landlords and tenants on all types of leases—including ground, build-to-suit, sale/leaseback, and sublease arrangements—across office, industrial, retail, commercial, and residential properties.
Financing & Investment
Representing lenders, borrowers, owners, and investors in complex financing arrangements, including multi-property and cross-collateralized deals. MBM Law’s real estate lawyers structure traditional and innovative financing solutions to meet project needs.
Land Use, Planning & Zoning
Our property law attorneys guide clients through municipal and regulatory processes, securing approvals, variances, and special exceptions, and resolving zoning and land use disputes.
Title & Dispute Resolution
Handling title insurance matters, boundary disputes, easements, right-of-way issues, property liens, and quiet title actions.
Strategic Legal Guidance for Every Real Estate Transaction
MBM Law’s real estate attorneys understand the unique risks and opportunities in today’s evolving market. Our lawyers provide proactive counsel on:
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Real Estate Law
Our real estate attorneys at MBM Law represent clients in a full spectrum of residential and commercial real estate matters across Pennsylvania. This includes property acquisitions and sales, complex leasing arrangements, financing and investment deals, land use and zoning approvals, and various real estate disputes and litigation.
While Pennsylvania law doesn’t always require an attorney for real estate transactions, it is highly recommended, especially for complex deals. Our attorneys protect your interests by reviewing and negotiating contracts, conducting thorough due diligence (including title and zoning checks), addressing potential legal issues, structuring tax-efficient strategies like 1031 exchanges, and ensuring a smooth, legally sound closing. This mitigates risks and can save you significant time and money.
A title search is a comprehensive examination of public records to determine the legal ownership of a property and identify any liens, encumbrances, or other issues (like easements or boundary disputes) that could affect the title. It’s crucial because it ensures you receive clear and marketable title to the property, protecting you from future claims or unexpected liabilities. Our attorneys conduct thorough title reviews as part of our due diligence process.
Yes, absolutely. MBM Law’s real estate transaction lawyers regularly advise both landlords and tenants on all types of commercial leases in Pennsylvania, including ground leases, build-to-suit agreements, sale/leaseback arrangements, and subleases for office, industrial, retail, and other commercial properties. We focus on negotiating favorable terms and protecting our clients’ long-term interests.
Our property law attorneys guide clients through the often complex municipal and regulatory processes related to land use and zoning in Pennsylvania. We assist with securing necessary approvals, variances, and special exceptions for development projects. We also represent clients in resolving zoning disputes and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
A 1031 exchange (or like-kind exchange) allows investors to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of investment property if they reinvest the proceeds into a similar property within a specific timeframe. MBM Law’s real estate attorneys are experienced in advising on and structuring 1031 and 561 exchanges, helping clients maximize tax efficiency in their real estate investments.
Our real estate litigation lawyers are adept at resolving a wide range of property disputes. While we always explore amicable solutions like mediation, we are prepared to represent clients vigorously in court for matters such as breach of contract, landlord/tenant conflicts, boundary disputes, quiet title actions, foreclosure defense, and other real estate-related litigation.
To make the most of your initial consultation, please bring any relevant documents related to your real estate matter. This could include draft contracts, agreements of sale, deeds, surveys, property descriptions, loan documents, correspondence with other parties, or any court papers if a dispute is involved. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything; we can guide you on what’s needed.
Partner with MBM Law Pennsylvania Real Estate Attorneys
MBM Law’s integrated approach leverages both legal expertise and practical business acumen, ensuring that every complex real estate deal is executed with precision and foresight. With over three decades of experience serving the Greater Pittsburgh region and clients nationwide, MBM Law is recognized as a leader in Pennsylvania real estate law. Our team combines deep legal expertise with practical, results-driven solutions—helping you maximize value, minimize risk, and achieve your real estate objectives.
Contact our real estate attorneys and partner with a law firm that understands the complexities of the real estate industry and delivers the solutions you need to succeed.