Real Estate Law and Construction Law

The Ohio Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling on whether a 1953 deed's reservation of "coal or other minerals of any vein" includes oil and gas rights. The decision examines how specific language choices and the absence of oil-and-gas-related terminology in deed reservations can determine the scope of mineral rights, potentially reshaping how courts interpret similar conveyances across the state.

A landowner sought a Certificate of Compliance from the City of Oakland, asserting that a pre-1972 deed referencing three lots (Lot 18, Lot 17, and a portion of Lot 16) created three separate legal parcels.

An easement is the right to use the land owned by another for some designated purpose. Such uses typically include ingress/egress, rights-of-way, utility, or water access.

A revocable living trust (sometimes called a revocable inter vivos trust) is a legal arrangement you create during your lifetime to hold legal title to your assets.

Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.

Leaving real estate to heirs through a will or a revocable trust has long been standard practice in estate planning. Many clients expect to pass along the home they have lived in for years...

With ever-changing market trends in construction — think the Las Vegas boom in the early 2000’s and data centers now — contractors pursue work where it is available, even if that means traveling to a state...

California's new AB 130 Statewide Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program introduces a voluntary, credit-based framework allowing developers to offset significant transportation impacts under CEQA...

Florida Statute 252.363 offers developers a critical safeguard when natural disasters disrupt construction timelines and permitting processes. Real estate attorneys examine how this provision extends development orders...

For many experienced attorneys, career growth and autonomy can feel mutually exclusive. Matt Martin, a Fennemore Forward attorney, spent years at a brick-and-mortar firm building a successful real estate practice before realizing he needed more than a traditional structure could offer.

California's new AB 130 Statewide Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program introduces a voluntary, credit-based framework allowing developers to offset significant transportation impacts under CEQA...

Florida Statute 252.363 offers developers a critical safeguard when natural disasters disrupt construction timelines and permitting processes. Real estate attorneys examine how this provision extends development orders...