Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Missouri: St Louis & Surrounds
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Provided by Lathrop GPM
From acquiring a single property to developing a nationally prominent commercial center, Lathrop Gage real estate and development attorneys know how to secure the best deal possible. The expertise and diversity of our legal resources, combined with our proven ability to work closely with public authorities, economic development groups, zoning commissions and local politicians are instrumental to our clients’ real estate project success. We bring unparalleled creativity, aggressive negotiation and knowledge of a city’s inner workings and strategic incentives to the development process. Clients turn to Lathrop GPM real estate attorneys to advise on eminent domain/condemnation, foreclosure sales, land use and zoning, real estate development, restrictive easements and special use permits.
Located primarily in our St. Louis office, Lathrop GPM’s Tax Credit Finance team utilizes their extensive experience in facilitating complex transactions to guide our clients in effectively using tax credit incentives to achieve their business goals. Lathrop GPM utilizes federal tax credit programs, such as New Market Tax Credits, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Renewable Energy Tax Credits along with state tax credits and incentives, to help clients finance affordable housing, historical rehabilitation and low-income community projects nationwide.
Chambers Review
Lathrop GPM is an esteemed St. Louis-based firm offering counsel on a variety of real estate acquisitions and developments. Its areas of expertise include land use and leasing, with significant experience in projects involving office buildings and mixed-use developments. The team has experience advising financial services, nonprofit organizations and healthcare systems. It also offers expertise in environmental issues affecting real estate deals, as well as matters involving tax incentives.
Work Highlights
- Lathrop GPM assisted U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporations and U.S. Bancorp Community Development Entity with its $7 million investment to Habitat for Humanity St. Louis to finance the purchase, construction, development, renovation and rehabilitation of 19 single-family residences in St. Louis.
Strengths
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"Lathrop has experts capable of handling even the most unusual and unique situations related to our industry."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and responsive."
"Lathrop's team provides clear and concise advice on both technical and global issues."
"Lathrop has experts capable of handling even the most unusual and unique situations related to our industry."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and responsive."
"Lathrop's team provides clear and concise advice on both technical and global issues."
Notable Practitioners
Jared Minkoff has significant expertise in tax credit finance mandates involving major real estate investments and development projects.
"Jared is a sophisticated tax professional who provides technical analysis on tax implications of business issues. He has an easy demeanor with clients and can translate sophisticated and obtuse tax law into coherent syntax for his clients."
"His understanding of complex legal and commercial matters helps us to navigate numerous complicated projects."
"He is extremely creative yet practical in fashioning solutions for complex issues that are beneficial for his clients and their transactions."
Jerome Riffel advises on development, acquisitions and redevelopment projects. He serves clients from various industries, including transportation and healthcare.
Karen Rippelmeyer is frequently seen assisting clients with real estate investment and tax credit matters.
"Karen is very thorough and responsive."
"Karen is comprehensive in her understanding of the transactions and their risks. She offers appropriate solutions."
"She provides detailed review of transaction requirements and works collaboratively with others on her team to efficiently close transactions."
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