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Overview

From acquisition to disposition and everything in between, we handle all your real estate needs. Whether you are involved in development, construction, ownership, finance and/or investment, or are simply a corporate user of real estate, our team of real estate and construction attorneys partners with you to advance your business goals. Grounded in industry-specific knowledge, we handle sophisticated real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and across market sectors. We help both real estate investors and users in their commercial real estate projects, using a team approach that maximizes efficiency and effectiveness. We handle projects of any scale or complexity while also offering the location-specific experience necessary for success in key markets. We also represent clients in land use litigation and devise novel approaches to construction risk management that can reduce conflicts, deficiencies and disputes. Our deep bench includes lawyers who manage and close real estate transactions, resolve real estate and construction disputes, maximize eminent domain compensation, and manage property tax and environmental liabilities. We provide results-driven service for all types of real estate, with particular experience in office, retail, industrial, hospitality, restaurant, industrial robotics and automation, alternative energy, mixed-use and multifamily properties. Through personalized service and a leveraged, efficient, cost-effective approach, we partner with you to achieve your objectives while maintaining cost predictability.

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Updates August 2025

Equity Brokerage Agreements

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Updates August 2025

Presidential Order Instructs Regulators to Help Facilitate 401(k) Access to Alternative Asset Investments, Including Private Equity and Private Credit

Builds on Existing Regulatory Momentum; Collective Trusts and Closed-End Funds Expected to Play Key Roles in Facilitating Access for Plan Investors
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Updates August 2025

Title Insurance Considerations for Severance of Mineral Rights

Rigorous Due Diligence Is Key
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News July 2025

Josh Peterson Named 2025 ‘Up & Coming Attorney’ by Minnesota Lawyer

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Published Articles July 2025

What Should Be a Lawyer’s Role in the Rule of Law?

The Indiana Lawyer
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News June 2025

Faegre Drinker Advises St. Ambrose University in Key Milestone toward Combination with Mount Mercy University

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Recorded Webinar May 21, 2025

Understanding Design-Build & Progressive Design-Build in New York Webinars - Webinar

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Speaking Engagement Recap April 18, 2025

“You’re Fired!” Legal Technical Challenges of Terminating a Designer in Design-Build Projects

Forum on Construction Law 2025 Annual Meeting
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Speaking Engagement Recap March 20, 2025

Ethylene Oxide Emissions Class Actions: Challenging or Defending Risk Assessment Testing Methodologies

Stafford Webinar
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Event Recap October 23, 2024 CLE

2024 Construction Law Summit

A National Gathering of Industry Professionals
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Insights
Updates August 2025

Equity Brokerage Agreements

4 min read  
Updates August 2025

Presidential Order Instructs Regulators to Help Facilitate 401(k) Access to Alternative Asset Investments, Including Private Equity and Private Credit

Builds on Existing Regulatory Momentum; Collective Trusts and Closed-End Funds Expected to Play Key Roles in Facilitating Access for Plan Investors
16 min read  
Updates August 2025

Title Insurance Considerations for Severance of Mineral Rights

Rigorous Due Diligence Is Key
4 min read  
Published Articles July 2025

What Should Be a Lawyer’s Role in the Rule of Law?

The Indiana Lawyer
1 min read  
Updates July 2025

Data Centers: Three Real Estate and Construction Challenges

Building a Data Center Is Hard. Make Sure You Have the Right Team.
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Updates July 2025

New Law Extends and Amends Qualified Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives

Also New Is the Concept of a Qualified Rural Opportunity Fund
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Media Mentions June 2025

Ben Blair Discusses Indiana Property Tax Appeals Process With WAVE3

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Updates May 2025

Odd-Year Property Assessments Present Opportunity for Owners

For Taxpayers With Assets in Missouri, Colorado or Montana
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Updates May 2025

Indiana Property Taxes Climb as State Increases Base Cost Estimates

Appeals Due June 16
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Media Mentions April 2025

Ilene Froom Discusses Market Volatility in Banking Industry With Risk.net

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