Practice Areas

Development

Littlewood Law advises clients on all aspects related to investing in, owning and developing all types of commercial real estate, ranging from stand-alone retail, mixed use, multi-family and office properties to planned communities and large mixed-use developments.

We routinely advise clients through every stage of the development process, beginning with deal structure, capital procurement and transaction negotiation, through physical, survey and title related diligence and issues.

Tax Incentivized Real Estate Transactions

Littlewood Law brings to the table an acute understanding of available tax incentivized real estate transactions ranging from straightforward 1031 Like Kind Exchanges, to complex and nuanced conservation easement transactions, charitable donations, and qualified opportunity zone investments. Throughout these representations, We will strive to achieve your desired financial outcome, while diligently and thoroughly working to manage the transactions risk profile and likelihood of success. As part of this process we enjoy working hand-in-hand with your tax advisors and other project team members.

Commercial Leasing

Littlewood Law represents both landlord and tenants in the preparation, review and negotiation of all types of real property leasing transactions, including office, retail, industrial and mixed-use projects.  Our office enjoys assisting all types of entrepreneurs with their commercial leasing needs, from big-box retailers, to local “mom and pop” businesses.

General Counsel

Our attorneys serve as fractional outside counsel to a select group of clients requiring routine legal guidance. Entrepreneurs, property owners, and growing business benefit from predictable legal spend provided at a fractional and pre-arranged cost. Enjoy the benefit of a sustained relationship with an attorney that understands the values your business and objectives are built upon. Littlewood Law will work tirelessly to leverage its broad network of relationships to advise on, coordinate and oversee:

• Strategic business transactions and equity raises
• Sophisticated corporate transactions and mergers
• Employment matters
• Civil Litigation and contractual disputes
• Intellectual property, patent and trademark issues

Acquisition and Disposition

Littlewood Law represents buyers and sellers of all types of commercial properties, including commercial unimproved land, retail, industrial, office, mixed-use, and multi-family properties. From the onset of your transaction, Littlewood Law can add value through all phases of the deal by assisting with contract negotiation and preparation, physical on-site due diligence coordination, title and survey searches and analysis, and zoning and land use compliance. Throughout this process, as with all engagements, Littlewood Law is committed to providing you with pricing transparency and guidance to ensure that the legal expenses of your transaction are appropriately tailored and not an impediment to a successful transaction.

Finance

Littlewood Law routinely represents both borrowers and lenders through acquisition and refinancing transactions. Our office has extensive experience representing borrowers using commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) financing products, as well as in executing real property equity and debt transactions, sale-leaseback, hard money, seller financing, structured financing and private equity financing mechanisms. Unlike many law firms, Littlewood Law does not focus on one-side of the financing equation. By representing both borrowers and lenders, we consistently execute finance transactions that appropriately account for the specific interests of our clients in an efficient and sensible manner.

Corporate Law

Littlewood Law provides clients with legal advice specific to their business and transactional needs. This often includes assisting with the formation of business entities, commercial partnerships, and joint ventures. In addition, we have a passion for assisting entrepreneurial minded clients with their general formation, structuring, corporate governance, financing, and contractual needs. Littlewood Law is also able to assist clients with sophisticated corporate acquisition and merger transactions by leveraging its own abilities with its network of industry professionals.

Self-Storage Transactions

In 2022 and 2023, Littlewood Law, PLLC has successfully guided numerous clients through a collective total exceeding $140 million in self-storage transactions, solidifying our position as a trusted legal partner in the self-storage industry. Renowned for our expertise, we are the preferred choice for businesses and individuals involved in buying, selling, financing, or investing in self-storage assets. At Littlewood Law, PLLC, one of our specialization lies in every aspect of the self-storage real estate transaction process, offering tailored services crafted to navigate the complexities of commercial real estate, particularly focused on self-storage facilities.