Our lawyers have managed legal matters throughout the Southwest and across the nation.  Many of our clients, including a variety of corporations and financial institutions, come to us because of our ability to provide coordinated legal advice that cuts across numerous legal areas.  The depth of our practice is reflected in the range of practice areas in which we excel, including our Real Estate practice.

McElree | Smith represents owners, developers, syndicators, and lenders in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and management of all types of properties, including hotels, office buildings, industrial manufacturing and distribution facilities, shopping centers, senior living communities, multi-family and single family residential communities and mixed-use projects.  Members of the firm have participated in the negotiation and closing of over $5 billion of real estate development, acquisition, and financing transactions.  Of particular note, through our long-term representation of several multi-national and national developers and lenders, the firm has become well recognized in the multi-family development, acquisition and disposition arena.

We also have experience in public and private real estate development offerings, and frequently work with real estate industry clients on a wide variety of general corporate matters.  In addition, we represent clients in all types of real estate litigation in both state and federal court, including usury and lender liability and landlord/tenant disputes, as well as regulatory and administrative proceedings.  Our clients have included large financial institutions, high-profile developers, landlords, tenants, borrowers, and investors.

As a direct result of our substantial experience in real estate-related transactions and issues, we are able to bring keen insight and innovation to each new real estate transaction we handle for our clients.