Real Estate
USA Guide 2024 : Indiana
Band 2
Contact number
+1 317 713 3500About
Provided by Taft
With over 100 attorneys focused on real estate clients, and many others brought in for their experience in other practice areas, we deliver timely, thoughtful counsel that makes an impact. We leverage our size, skills, and depth of industry knowledge to mitigate risk, avoid obstacles and get our clients results in a timely, cost-effective manner. Our highly collaborative approach across offices and practice areas improves the flow of deals and empowers our clients to make valuable connections with other industry partners.
Taft’s Real Estate attorneys offer a full range of services related to the acquisition, leasing, management, use and taxation of land and property. We bring a wide range of real-world practical experience coupled with an extensive network of real estate and financial industry contacts to create successful outcomes for our clients. Our Real Estate group was awarded Midwest Real Estate News’ #1 Top Law Firm in 2022 for the number of transactions completed in 2021.
Our clientele includes a wide variety of developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, banks, insurance companies, pension funds, institutional and private investors, and construction contractors. We manage significant transactions throughout the United States.
Chambers Review
Taft has an impressively broad-based practice, which attracts private and public clients such as lenders, developers and manufacturers. It fields strong transactional capabilities in addition to expertise in tax and construction litigation. The firm offers further strength in brownfield site redevelopment matters, drawing on the firm's environmental expertise when handling complex real property restoration issues. Its expertise spans zoning and land use issues as well as financing.
Work Highlights
- Taft represented Eli Lilly in the acquisition and rezoning of a 600-acre site in Boone County, Indiana for the development of a new $3.7 billion manufacturing facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taft is very well equipped to handle complex issues and is capable of bringing experts in any field."
"The project was a massive undertaking and was very complex. They had a great knack for simplifying the needed steps and creating workflows that made sense and solved the larger problems."
"We always feel like we're getting high-quality, timely advice from Taft."
"Taft is very well equipped to handle complex issues and is capable of bringing experts in any field."
"The project was a massive undertaking and was very complex. They had a great knack for simplifying the needed steps and creating workflows that made sense and solved the larger problems."
"We always feel like we're getting high-quality, timely advice from Taft."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Abrams is a foremost real estate attorney who is a go-to practitioner for a host of transactional matters. He acts for a range of clients such as lenders, developers, landlords, tenants and contractors.
"Jeff brings a knowledge and experience to his work that allows us to deliver high-quality and prompt results to clients."
"Jeff is extremely understanding and a quick study even on the most complex matters. His approach is a no-nonsense one, and he can break things down very quickly."
Andrew Kleiman's varied practice sees him work with clients such as developers on acquisitions and financings. He often advises on issues relating to multifamily housing properties and industrial projects. He advises a range of developers, lenders, business owners and governmental clients.
"Andrew is available when needed and does a good job working with multiple parties in complicated transactions."
Erick Ponader advises clients on matters relating to large developments including financing, acquisitions and disposals. He is noted for his experience assisting clients in the life sciences sector.
"Erick is invaluable to our real estate and development efforts."
James Schwarz is known for his capabilities in the real estate finance, acquisition and development spaces. He also has significant experience advising on complex lease agreements.
"James is an excellent attorney."
"James approaches issues and transactions from a business perspective to tailor his guidance for a client. He is incredibly attentive, collaborative and thorough."
Kiamesha Colom is capable of working in many facets of real estate, with a particular focus on real estate financing, acquisitions and leasing. Her clients include developers, municipalities and landlords.
"Kiamesha is a fantastic lawyer. She has a keen awareness of market trends and a great understanding of lurking legal risks that may impact the project. In addition, she is a great presenter."
"Kiamesha has been incredible to work with. She is very knowledgeable and process-oriented."
"Kiamesha does great work. She is knowledgeable and responds in a timely manner."
Ranked Lawyers at
Taft
Indiana
Members
Provided by Taft
Adam M. Law
Alan M. Hux
Ian D. Arnold
John H. Sharpe
Kathryn Arnold
Manny Herceg
Scott R. Alexander