Services

From planning through construction, Thompson Hine assists clients with green building projects across the country. As green building becomes increasingly prevalent, clients require the guidance of counsel who possess extensive experience dealing with the legal issues inherent in such projects. Our interdisciplinary team of real estate, construction, environmental, litigation and land use lawyers understands the wide range of concerns that affect the rapidly emerging area of green building and development practices.

Our clients include developers, property owners, landlords, construction professionals and financial institutions. We work to enhance the value of projects and take advantage of incentives while transitioning from traditional real estate relationships and documentation to those that incorporate sustainability. In addition, we assist clients in mitigating the risks associated with the wave of green building.

As green building and sustainability practices continue to be mandated throughout the country, our lawyers constantly monitor the changing regulatory landscape. We are able to inform clients of changes that may affect projects as they come into play. This efficiency translates into strong client service and the ability to advise clients on a variety of regulatory matters.

Representative Services

Our lawyers provide comprehensive counsel related to:

• Approvals and permits
• Architectural, engineering and construction contracts
• Competitive bidding and public works
• Construction
• Construction claims resolution/litigation
• Contracts and operating agreements
• Development agreements
• Environmental regulation and clean-up
• Financing
• Green community developments, planning and covenants
• Insurance matters
• Land conservation easements
• Land use
• Leases—greening the commercial lease and incorporating LEED requirements
• LEED certifications
• Loan documents
• Project planning
• Redevelopment
• Site approvals, permits and licensing
• Structuring of mixed-use developments
• Sustainable construction and building codes
• Tax (including abatements and financial agreements)
• Zoning