From public-private partnerships for massive projects like arenas and airports to small land-use deals, we understand the positive impact our clients’ real estate, development, and construction projects have on the economy and communities.
Whether a project requires local government connections; a deep understanding of financing and tax credits, document analysis, and drafting; or experienced litigators, we stand by our clients to help them seize opportunities and overcome obstacles.
No matter the size or complexity of the project, the more than 100 lawyers on Husch Blackwell’s Real Estate, Development & Construction team have the experience and bandwidth to drive client success. We partner with clients in nearly every state, as well as internationally.
Our team negotiated a historic energy savings performance contract that will help Harris County in their efforts to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Our team ensured the issuance of $56 million in bonds for the development and renovation of an important client site.
Our P3 team assisted the client in crafting a winning bid to develop a 430,000-square-foot civil and family courthouse facility to replace the Heman Marion Sweatt Courthouse.
Our team assisted the client, one of world’s largest engineering companies, in relocating its corporate HQ to the Lone Star State.
We represented the project lead in the Vista Ridge project, the largest water infrastructure P3 in the United States.
Husch Blackwell served as buyers’ counsel in the $118 million purchase of the Plaza Vista Office Building in Kansas City.
Our team filed a rare petition for a supervisory writ with the Wisconsin Supreme Court—and won the case.
The owner of T-Mobile Park turned to Husch Blackwell to strike a new agreement with the Mariners.
Exploring what is possible through P3s when the spotlight is squarely on rethinking and rebuilding infrastructure in the U.S.
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Albert Einstein
Clients often make good testifying experts because they have specialized knowledge and experience in their industry. While normally emails between an attorney and a testifying expert are discoverable, what if the testifying expert is also the client–are such emails discoverable by virtue of the client being a testifying expert?
As many institutions look to public-private partnerships as a financing solution for their biggest and most important projects, Charles G. Renner describes a few of the ins and outs.
This two-part article discusses the reasons parties enter into real estate joint ventures for the development of commercial real property, how to form a real estate joint venture, the importance of a robust joint venture agreement, key terms of which to be aware and drafting tips related to such terms.
Part 1 outlines initial steps. Part 2 discusses interest transfers and exit strategies.
Rodney Carter and Bill Gardner discuss the application of blockchain technology to real estate transactions.
Josh Levy offers some perspective on contracts--and how they should be viewed during performance of a project--for licensed architects to consider.
Andy Crossett and Samantha Maerz authored Real Estate Joint Ventures for Commercial Real Estate Development for Lexis Practice Advisor®.
Lawyers often have to correct common misunderstandings clients have regarding certain legal principles, such as the ability to recover attorney’s fees in litigation and what may be covered by their insurance policies.
Joshua Levy writes about a common misconception in construction law: that exposure to claims ends after the expiration of a one-year warranty.
On October 19, the U.S. Treasury issued guidance regarding the Opportunity Zones program.
Restart, Rethink, Rebuild Webinar Series
Building the Renewable Power Project Webinar Series
Association Academy
Emerging Environmental Law Trends Webinar Series
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that David Lemkemeier has joined the firm’s St. Louis office as a partner in its Real Estate, Development & Construction industry group.
Husch Blackwell prevailed for a plaintiff landowner in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals against the City of Brookfield in a closely-watched land use case.
Jones and Robinson are members of the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Construction industry group and Construction Litigation practice team.
Nearly 60 percent of the firm's 2020 partnership class is comprised of women.
The firm has 16 attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list and 10 attorneys named to the Rising Stars list.
Kelley was recognized for his participation in some of the most high-profile sports facilities deals of the past decade.
Croake's corporate practice focuses on helping businesses – from startups to established companies – at all stages of growth.
AdvanceLaw, a collective of over 250 corporate legal departments that helps member companies find and retain outside counsel by vetting law firms and sharing feedback, launched the program earlier this year.
Shah has represented lenders throughout all phases of real estate and business loans.
The annual Up & Coming awards “celebrate outstanding legal professionals who are 40 or younger or who are within their first 10 years of practice.
Covering more than 70 practice areas, Super Lawyers is a directory of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and 11 attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.
The Top Austin Attorney listing was compiled through an online peer-voting process.
The Academy aims to include diverse voices and stakeholders including business leaders from the construction, design, engineering, development and project funding fields, as well as trade associations, universities, and policymakers.
The competition covers firms and projects throughout North and South America.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
The firm tied for 12th by headcount of dedicated construction lawyers.
Overall, the new edition represents the second year IFLR has ranked top financial and corporate law firms and lawyers on a state-by-state basis.
The 2019 edition of the IFLR 1000 represents the second year IFLR has ranked top financial and corporate law firms and lawyers on a state-by-state basis.
The Legal 500 United States assesses and ranks the capabilities of law firms around the world in over 100 jurisdictions with a comprehensive research program.
White has significant experience litigating land use and development issues on behalf of property owners, developers, municipalities and businesses.
Meyer joins three other Husch Blackwell attorneys as CLSA Fellows.
Husch Blackwell’s Retail practice group was honored by Real Estate Forum in part for the 2017 creation of its Retail Institute.
Attorneys in 10 offices across the firm's footprint are recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA.
The Readers’ Choice Awards reflect a deep dive into JD Supra's reader data in 26 established categories.
This past week, much of the Midwest has been devastated by severe flooding. In this conversation, KCUR listeners get an update on flood protection from Karin Jacoby, attorney with Husch Blackwell and registered engineer in waterway management.
Colorado Super Lawyers recognizes four Husch Blackwell attorneys from Denver.
Texas Rising Stars 2019 lists four Husch Blackwell attorneys.
Husch Blackwell's second report on public-private partnerships show decision-makers' increased confidence in the use of P3 agreements.
Nikelle Meade, partner in Husch Blackwell’s Real Estate & Development Group, has been named a 2019 Top 10 Central Texas Lawyer by the Austin Black Business Journal.
Texas Lawyer reports on three new attorneys joining the Houston office of Husch Blackwell.
Robert Eckels, Arturo Michel and Sandy Hellums-Gomez join the Houston office of Husch Blackwell.
The lateral hires include former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, former Houston City Attorney Arturo Michel and governance and compliance lawyer Sandy Hellums-Gomez.
Michael Bridges was recognized for his family law and contracts work with clients of Legal Services of Southern Missouri.
Husch Blackwell has 58 attorneys in the 2018 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Husch Blackwell has 32 attorneys named to the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Rebecca Mitich discusses how banks might look at opportunity funds in this Bloomberg Law article.
Husch Blackwell has nine attorneys in the 2018 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Four Husch Blackwell attorneys were selected to the Kansas City Business Journal's 2018 "Best of the Bar."
Jonathan Giokas and Joe Bredehoft of the firm's Opportunity Zones team weigh in.on new Treasury Department and IRS rules governing how capital gains can be deployed to defer and reduce taxes.
Husch Blackwell is recognized as a top litigation firm in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with 28 attorneys across six offices listed.
The Missouri Bar covers the firm's Opportunity Zones practice.
New practice group brings a multidisciplinary approach to assisting clients who wish to invest in the federal Opportunity Zones program.
Julianne Story can argue with the best of them, as her courtroom record makes clear. But the Husch Blackwell partner believes that “being a good listener” is the foundation of her client service that aims to provide more comprehensive and valuable solutions for businesses.
Thanks to a new economic development tool created under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Greater Madison could soon see some changes to some of the region’s most economically challenged areas.
"Husch Blackwell has helped us grow by providing excellent services in every area from entitlements, financing, acquisitions, contract drafting and dispute resolution. Their Construction & Design group has a depth of industry knowledge that gives us the confidence we need to pursue any opportunity in any state.