Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 3
About
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
The Real Estate team at Cairncross & Hempelmann brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge to every transaction, and clients benefit from our collaborative team approach. Our clients include developers, lenders, borrowers, and owners at the forefront of some of the most visible, sophisticated, and complex real estate projects in the region. Our highly-integrated team has helped clients involved in iconic properties throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Real Estate Areas of Focus:
- Real Estate Debt & Equity Finance
- Leasing
- Acquisition & Disposition
- Land Development
- Condominiums
The Land Use & Zoning attorneys at Cairncross & Hempelmann are well-versed in the zoning, planning and land use laws of Washington. Our extensive experience in the field translates into an astute technical and practical knowledge of applicable codes and how they have historically been interpreted and applied. We represent both private and public sector clients, including property owners, developers, counties and municipalities.
Land Use & Zoning Areas of Focus:
- Land Use Entitlements
- SEPA and NEPA Compliance
- Comprehensive Planning and Zoning and Development Regulations
- Master Planned Developments, Subdivisions, Annexation
- Transit-Oriented Development
- Shoreline Management Act and Critical Areas
- Growth Management Act Compliance and Appeals
- Natural Resources
- Land Use and Real Estate Litigation and Appeals
Chambers Review
Cairncross & Hempelmann is acknowledged as a leading player in the zoning and land use space, assisting public and private sector clients with matters such as land use entitlements and permits, master-planned developments and residential subdivisions. The firm is also recognized for its experience in handling acquisitions, financing, leasing, and development agreements. Its lawyers are further noted for their cultivation of excellent relations with regulatory authorities and for their work in the areas of real estate syndication, tax credit transactions and mixed-use developments.
Work Highlights
- Cairncross & Hempelmann represented Pinnacle Partners in a number of qualified Opportunity Zone projects, such as Pioneer Square, a 35,000 square foot project that includes 80 units of studio apartments in the Preservation District in Seattle.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cairncross & Hempelmann is very responsive and communicative as well as commercially aware, with deep knowledge of the local market."
"The firm is detail-oriented and thorough."
"The team is knowledgeable, thorough, accurate, flexible and organized."
"Cairncross & Hempelmann is very responsive and communicative as well as commercially aware, with deep knowledge of the local market."
"The firm is detail-oriented and thorough."
"The team is knowledgeable, thorough, accurate, flexible and organized."
Notable Practitioners
John Hempelmann continues to be highly regarded for his zoning and land use practice, and is widely sought after for his experience in securing permits for clients.
"John is great and knows the local market so well."
Donald Marcy has a wealth of experience in securing land use entitlements for major real estate developments. He frequently represents large and high-profile clients.
"Don is a true expert in every sense of the word."
Nancy Bainbridge Rogers assists real estate developers and owners with securing land use entitlements and navigating through the permitting process. She is particularly active on commercial and residential development projects.
"Nancy is the premier land use attorney in the region."
"She makes her legal advice understandable to clients and cuts to the heart of the matter."
"Nancy is a problem solver and can see the big picture to help formulate a strategy."
Matt Hanna represents clients in the financing, sale and acquisition of real estate. He frequently advises REITs and developers on commercial and residential projects.
"Matt is helpful, diligent, responsive and thorough."
"He is very knowledgeable on each issue we bring to him, responsive, and gives solid guidance."
Randall Olsen has a burgeoning real estate practice. He regularly handles a range of issues concerning transit-related projects.
"Randall is helpful, detailed and very accurate in providing answers to our land use questions."
Chair of the real estate group, David Herrman routinely provides counsel on acquisitions and financings related to complex development projects.
"Dave is great to work with, gives great guidance and is a creative thinker."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Washington
Members
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Andrew S. Lane
David A. Herrman
Head of Department
Head of Department
Ryan D. McFarland
Ryan D. White
Clients
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
American Capital Group
American Homes for Rent
AvalonBay Communities
Calhoun Property Management
City of Sumner
Daly Partners
Dunn Lumber Co.
Evolution Projects
Horton Street
Laconia
Lennar Corporation
Madison Avenue Development
MainStreet Property Group
MainVue Homes LLC
MainVue Homes/Henley USA
Microsoft Corporation
Mill Stream Properties Group
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
Mount Baker Housing
Oakpointe, LLC
Pinnacle Partners
Plus Investments
Race Track LLC
Taylor Morrison Home Builders
Timberlane Partners
Trammell Crow Residential
Industries
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Affordable Housing
Biotechnology
Commercial Real Estate
Healthcare
Hospitality
Industrial Real Estate
Institutional Real Estate
Owners
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Investment
Religious Real Estate
Residential Real Estate
Retail
Transit Oriented Development