Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 2
About
Provided by Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie’s Real Estate industry group provides clients with comprehensive services encompassing the full range of commercial real estate and development issues.
With more than 50 lawyers in offices across the country, the team has the depth and diversity of experience to handle a variety of projects, including resort hotels, golf course and housing developments, mixed-use projects, shopping centers, corporate campuses, retirement communities, industrial facilities and public/private developments. The group helps clients with all aspects of the financing, acquisition, development, leasing and disposition of major projects nationally and internationally.
Our Washington team represents local, regional, national and international companies; high net worth individuals and families; and major non-profits in some of the most significant real estate matters in the Northwest, regularly refreshing our membership and adapting to changes in the market and in the leading market participants.
Moreover, we continue to support and be supported by the firm’s national real estate and land use practice group. We are able to draw on a deep bench of outstanding attorneys in offices around the country as needed for special expertise or to help staff large projects in our market; conversely, our attorneys participate in teams working on significant projects in many other jurisdictions.
Chambers Review
A robust and well-resourced group, Perkins Coie is particularly well known for its representation of leading companies, high net worth individuals and educational institutions in large development projects. The team is commended for its national and regional reach and maintains a transactional focus, with significant experience in sales, leases and financings.
Strengths
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"Perkins is a top-notch provider. It does exactly what it says, and it does it in a very efficient manner."
"The team is great, very able at handling complex matters and proactive in its communication."
"The client service is heads and tails above the norm, combining all of the great expertise with real human interaction."
"Perkins is a top-notch provider. It does exactly what it says, and it does it in a very efficient manner."
"The team is great, very able at handling complex matters and proactive in its communication."
"The client service is heads and tails above the norm, combining all of the great expertise with real human interaction."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Gilbert is particularly active in commercial leasing covering retail, office and industrial units. He also advises on development projects and financing matters.
"Craig is great to work with and his deep knowledge base allows him to explain things clearly."
"He is very experienced, knowledgeable and responsive."
Kristine Wilson works on a variety of projects, handling zoning and land use issues. Her expertise covers mixed-use developments and retail centers.
"Kris has a broad base of knowledge and is a great communicator."
"She is fantastic."
Serena Carlsen is particularly adept at handling industrial and commercial leasing transactions. She also provides representation in land acquisitions and financing mandates.
"Serena is very seasoned, smart and enjoyable to work with."
Devin McComb frequently undertakes leasing transactions on behalf of commercial clients, and is also adept at handling financing, acquisitions and development.
"Devin is good to work with - very knowledgeable, helpful and collaborative."
Nathan Fahrer has a well-established real estate practice. He has considerable experience of advising on acquisitions, leasings and loan negotiations.
"Nathan is great."
"He is very good and cooperative to work with."
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