Real Estate & Construction

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 United States 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.

Real Estate & Construction

Overview

Real Estate & Construction Segments

Insights & Events

Latest

Faegre Drinker Serves as Construction Counsel to Northwestern University for Development of New Ryan Field

Lica Tomizuka Elected to American Law Institute

Class Claims Against Data Center Operators: Certification Hurdles, Substantive Defenses, Lessons From Similar Cases

Student Housing Public-Private Partnerships (P3s): Key Risks and Considerations

Indiana Property Tax Relief Available for Flood-Damaged Properties

Federal Communications Commission Prohibits the Sale of Certain Foreign-Produced Power Inverters

Data Centers in the Crosshairs: How to Avoid Becoming a Target of Nuisance Lawsuits

Transition Guidelines for New Qualified Opportunity Zones

Data Center Developments & Transactions: Core Business Issues and Legal Strategies

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

Insights

Student Housing Public-Private Partnerships (P3s): Key Risks and Considerations

Indiana Property Tax Relief Available for Flood-Damaged Properties

Federal Communications Commission Prohibits the Sale of Certain Foreign-Produced Power Inverters

Data Centers in the Crosshairs: How to Avoid Becoming a Target of Nuisance Lawsuits

Transition Guidelines for New Qualified Opportunity Zones

2026 Colorado Employment Law: What's New, What's Next, and What to Do About It

Legislature’s Overhaul Expands Housing Supply, Reins in HOAs

CFPB and FinCEN Highlight Compliance Considerations for Fintechs and Financial Services Providers

Indianapolis Taxpayers: Know Your Rights Before Paying a Higher Property Tax Bill

Developer Developments: 2026 Indiana Legislative Updates

Events

Past Events

Class Claims Against Data Center Operators: Certification Hurdles, Substantive Defenses, Lessons From Similar Cases

Data Center Developments & Transactions: Core Business Issues and Legal Strategies

Opportunity Zone 2.1: Will the newly amended statute make the program more beneficial to redevelopment?

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

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

News

Faegre Drinker Serves as Construction Counsel to Northwestern University for Development of New Ryan Field

Lica Tomizuka Elected to American Law Institute

Faegre Drinker Advises Randa in Acquisition of UNTUCKit

Faegre Drinker Team Represents Watkins, LLC in its Acquisition of Sauer Brands’ Spice Business

Jennifer Chawla and Andy Norin Earn Recognition in 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards

Sarah Brew, Lauren Linderman, and Cyri Van Hecke Named 2026 ‘Top Women in Law’ Honorees by Minnesota Lawyer

Faegre Drinker Advises Radian in Sale of its Real Estate Services and Agreement to Sell its Title Businesses

Alexis Jackson Recognized as 2026 ‘Leading Young Lawyers’ Honoree by Law Week Colorado

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Named to Minnesota Lawyer’s 2026 ‘Minnesota Legal 250’ List

Matt Olsen Named Indianapolis Business Journal 2026 ‘Forty Under 40’ Honoree

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Experience

Our Experience

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

Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Completes $650M Public Transit Project

Surmodics Inc. Agrees to $627M Acquisition by GTCR

John Coltrane’s Family Settles Ownership Dispute Over Saxophonist’s Philadelphia Home

General Outside Counsel for Nationwide Fitness Company

Senior Living Provider Refinances Minnesota Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Facility

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Real Estate & Construction Team

Patrick M. Miller

Pat Scheiderer

Christopher J. Adan

Jessica L. Albrecht

Andrew Anderson

Lily Elizabeth Quinlivan Ansel

Reuben H. Asia

Brent A. Auberry

Abraham M. Benson

Peter J. Berrie

Benjamin A. Blair

Dorothy E. Bolinsky

Janeia L. Brounson

Ben Buckles

Andrew B. Buroker

Gretchen Miller Busch

Robert K Campbell

Mindy L. Carson Hatcher

Amanda K. Castor

Adrian E. Ciacci

Denise A. Ciampitti

Brian P. Clifford

Christopher R. Coakes

Eric R. Cole

Brian A. Coleman