Real Estate

The real estate practice of Zangari Cohn Cuthbertson P.C. is wide-ranging. We represent our clients as buyers, sellers, investors, and borrowers of residential and commercial real estate. We also represent foreign owned companies purchasing or selling property in Connecticut or the tri-state region.

Real Estate transactions and Financing:

We have extensive experience in:

  • Real estate sales, purchases, and financing
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit financing
  • Conduit loan financing
  • Government insured financing

Real Estate Development

Our clients include developers, building contractors, subcontractors, investment syndicates, and landlords. We routinely draft and review:

  • Commercial leases
  • Ground leases
  • Construction contracts

Environmental and Land Use Approvals

Included in the scope of our review is the review of environmental reports and Connecticut Transfer Act filings for our clients. We also routinely handle matters involving land use approvals for development projects and other regulatory matters.


Commercial Lender Representation

We also represent banks and other financial institutions in connection with commercial real estate loans, commercial loans, sophisticated financing and credit facilities. Our past and present representation of several banks has given us a unique ability to surmount problems that may arise in the negotiation and completion of such transactions.


Common Interest Communities

We have experience in the creation and development of common interest communities and issues associated with the workout of troubled projects. We have drafted and reviewed documents relating to commercial and residential condominium projects and other common interest communities.


Real Property Tax Appeals and other Real Estate Litigation

Our attorneys have significant experience in litigation affecting real estate issues and property tax appeals. We have litigated matters relating to construction contracts, easements and quiet title actions and frequently handle administrative and court appeals of real property tax assessments for our residential and commercial clients.

Commercial real estate property issues are often part of complex mergers and acquisitions and other business agreements. Our commercial real estate lawyers offer experienced legal counsel and a full range of commercial real estate services. We work with our business clients to investigate legal options and solutions that take into account the entire business picture. Commercial real estate matters often include tax planning, contractual agreements, and often extend into estate planning and probate issues.

If your closely held or family-owned business has commercial real estate needs, we invite you to contact us to schedule a consultation. We are known for thoroughly understanding each client's business and personal circumstances so that we can provide precisely the right advice and representation.