Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Navigate commercial property transactions with confidence. Purchases, leases, and exchanges.

Commercial real estate transactions involve significant capital, complex legal structures, and long-term obligations that require careful legal guidance. Whether you are acquiring a commercial property, negotiating a long-term lease, or structuring a 1031 exchange, the legal details matter enormously.

At Zara Business Law, attorney Michael Zara combines real estate legal expertise with a strong financial background to help businesses and investors navigate commercial property transactions. His accounting background is particularly valuable in analyzing the financial aspects of real estate deals, including valuation, tax implications, and return projections.

We handle commercial real estate transactions nationwide, advising on property acquisitions and dispositions, commercial lease negotiations, due diligence, title review, environmental issues, 1031 exchanges, and landlord-tenant matters. Our real estate industry practice includes specialized knowledge for investors, developers, and commercial property owners.

Our Commercial Real Estate Services

Commercial Property Acquisitions

We represent buyers in commercial property purchases, handling due diligence, contract negotiation, title review, environmental assessment, financing coordination, and closing.

Commercial Lease Negotiation

We negotiate commercial leases on behalf of both landlords and tenants, addressing rent structure, tenant improvements, CAM charges, renewal options, assignment and subletting, and default provisions.

Due Diligence & Title Review

Our thorough due diligence process examines title history, survey issues, environmental conditions, zoning compliance, existing tenant leases, and financial performance.

1031 Exchanges

We advise on like-kind exchange transactions under IRC Section 1031, helping investors defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into qualifying replacement properties within required timelines.

Property Dispositions

When it is time to sell, we prepare your property for market, negotiate sale terms, handle closing documentation, and coordinate with tax advisors on structuring the disposition for optimal tax treatment.

Landlord-Tenant Matters

We advise on lease enforcement, tenant defaults, lease modifications, early termination negotiations, and dispute resolution for both commercial landlords and tenants.

Why Choose Zara Business Law

Attorney Michael Zara brings nearly 20 years of legal experience and a B.S. in Accounting to every engagement. This dual expertise means you receive advice that is both legally sound and financially practical. Every client receives Mike's direct phone number because business legal needs do not follow a schedule.

We serve clients in all 50 states from our Denver, Colorado office. Whether you need local counsel in Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, or North Carolina, or nationwide representation through our network of legal partners, we have the reach and resources to serve your business wherever it operates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key provisions to evaluate include base rent and escalation clauses, CAM charges and how they are calculated, tenant improvement allowances, renewal and expansion options, assignment and subletting rights, maintenance and repair responsibilities, insurance requirements, default and remedy provisions, and personal guarantee requirements.

Commercial due diligence typically includes title search and review, survey analysis, environmental assessments (Phase I and potentially Phase II), zoning and land use verification, review of existing tenant leases, financial performance analysis, building condition assessment, and review of any pending or potential litigation related to the property.

A 1031 exchange allows you to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of investment property by reinvesting the proceeds into like-kind replacement property. You must identify replacement property within 45 days of selling and close on it within 180 days. A qualified intermediary must hold the proceeds during the exchange period. Strict compliance with IRS rules is essential.

While a real estate broker facilitates the business aspects of the transaction, they cannot provide legal advice. A real estate attorney reviews and negotiates contracts, conducts title examination, identifies legal risks, structures the transaction for tax efficiency, and protects your legal rights through closing.

Ready to Protect Your Business?

Schedule a confidential consultation with attorney Michael A. Zara to discuss your business legal needs.