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Real Estate, Development & Construction

Smart legal solutions that help our clients build the future.

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.

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Hunt Development Group

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.

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Jacobs Engineering Group

Our team assisted the client, one of world’s largest engineering companies, in relocating its corporate HQ to the Lone Star State.

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Garney Construction

We represented the project lead in the Vista Ridge project, the largest water infrastructure P3 in the United States.

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U.S. Beef & Platform Ventures

Husch Blackwell served as buyers’ counsel in the $118 million purchase of the Plaza Vista Office Building in Kansas City.

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CityDeck Landing LLC

Our team filed a rare petition for a supervisory writ with the Wisconsin Supreme Court—and won the case.

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Washington State Major League Baseball Public Facilities District

The owner of T-Mobile Park turned to Husch Blackwell to strike a new agreement with the Mariners.

White Papers | March 07, 2023
2023 Public-Private Partnership Trends Report

Exploring what is possible through P3s when the spotlight is squarely on rethinking and rebuilding infrastructure in the U.S.

Blog | November 08, 2022
Chickens and Covenants
Legal Updates | October 24, 2022
City of St. Louis Issues Draft Incentives Framework
Podcast | February 17, 2022
WisBusiness: the Podcast with Rebecca Mitich
Legal Updates | November 15, 2021
President Biden Signs Infrastructure Package into Law
Articles | June 2021
The Sky's No Longer the Limit
White Papers | January 28, 2021
Finding Opportunity in Today's CRE Portfolio Management

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
- Albert Einstein

White Papers | April 13, 2020
Converting Hotels for COVID-Related Uses
Legal Updates | March 30, 2020
Remote Online Notarization and COVID-19
Articles | October 04, 2019
Schemes, Scams & Occupational Fraud
Legal Updates | February 20, 2019
Texas Supreme Court Rules Emails to Testifying Expert Can Be Privileged

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?

Articles | January 28, 2019
Inside Higher Ed: A Few Lessons About Public-Private Partnerships

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.

Articles | January 25, 2019
Law360 Expert Analysis: A Primer on Real Estate Ventures (Parts 1 and 2)

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.

Articles | January 18, 2019
GlobeSt.com: Applying Blockchain to Real Estate Transactions

Rodney Carter and Bill Gardner discuss the application of blockchain technology to real estate transactions.

Articles | Winter 2019
Licensed Architect: Do the "Write" Thing

Josh Levy offers some perspective on contracts--and how they should be viewed during performance of a project--for licensed architects to consider.

Articles | January 17, 2019
Lexis Practice Advisor®: Real Estate Joint Ventures for Commercial Real Estate Development

Andy Crossett and Samantha Maerz authored Real Estate Joint Ventures for Commercial Real Estate Development for Lexis Practice Advisor®.

White Papers | November 14, 2018
The Fiction of the One-Year Warranty

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.

Articles | October 26, 2018
Construction Executive: The Fiction of the One-year Warranty

Joshua Levy writes about a common misconception in construction law: that exposure to claims ends after the expiration of a one-year warranty.

Legal Updates | October 22, 2018
Five Key Insights From the Opportunity Zone Guidance

On October 19, the U.S. Treasury issued guidance regarding the Opportunity Zones program. 

White Papers | August 29, 2018
Buying & Selling Triple Net Leases

Retail real estate assets include much more than
shopping centers and outlet malls.

White Papers | August 23, 2018
Drafting Tips for Real Estate Purchase and Sales Agreements

After signing a real estate purchase and sales agreement, parties are often unpleasantly surprised or disappointed by what seemed to be minor points — that is, “details” — when they negotiated the agreement.

White Papers | August 16, 2018
When & How to Use Digital Signatures in Construction

An electronic signature, or e-signature, is simply data in electronic form used by a signatory to indicate assent on an electronic document.

Articles | August 13, 2018
Inside Towers: Court Gives Guidance on Excessive Right-of-Way Fees in Qwest v. Des Moines

Rodney Carter and Jake Remington write about telecommunications service providers' access to municipal rights-of-way.

Articles | August 07, 2018
Law360 Expert Analysis: How To Avoid Errors And Maximize Benefits In Rooftop Leases (log-in required)

Rodney Carter discusses navigating the usage of rooftop space for real estate owners. 

White Papers | July 26, 2018
CRE Investors Seeking Security Through JVs
White Papers | July 26, 2018
"Gross Up" Provisions in Office Leases
White Papers | July 02, 2018
The New World of Brick-and-Mortar Retail
Seminars | May 18, 2023
Cream City Construction Workshop
Seminars | October 13, 2022
Construction Academy 2022 - Milwaukee
Seminars | September 22, 2022
Construction Academy 2022 - Omaha
Webinar | March 25, 2022
Association Academy: What's New in 2022!
Speaking Engagements | June 17, 2021
Panelist, "Adaptive Reuse," BizTimes
Webinar | April 2021
Kansas City Region 2021 Outlook
Webinar | September 25, 2020
The 10 Commandments of Association Management Plus Collections!

Association Academy

Webinar | June 23, 2020
Turbulent Waters

Emerging Environmental Law Trends Webinar Series

Seminars | March 11, 2020
Construction Academy 2020 - Milwaukee
Speaking Engagements | September 26, 2019
Speaker, "Airport Infrastructure, " Infraday South
Speaking Engagements | September 26, 2019
Speaker, "Road Infrastructure," Infraday South
Seminars | June 25, 2019
Opportunity Zones
Seminars | June 4, 2019
Opportunity Zones Discussion
Seminars | May 2, 2019
Construction Academy 2019 - Denver
Seminars | April 18, 2019
Construction Academy 2019 - Omaha
Seminars | April 4, 2019
Construction Academy 2019 - Dallas
Seminars | March 7, 2019
Milwaukee Construction Academy 2019
Media Mentions | April 18, 2023
Ingram's 40 Under Forty Class of 2023: Mike Kelly
Media Mentions | January 27, 2023
REDNews: 2022 Texas Icons
News Releases | November 07, 2022
Husch Blackwell Elects 29 to 2023 New Partner Class
News Releases | May 16, 2022
David Lemkemeier Joins Husch Blackwell's St. Louis Office

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.

News Releases | April 21, 2022
Husch Blackwell Earns Appellate Victory in Wisconsin Land Use Case

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.

Media Mentions | January 23, 2022
BizTimes: Notable Women in Law: Lydia Chartre
News Releases | December 06, 2021
Husch Blackwell Elects 36 to 2022 Partnership Class
Media Mentions | September 02, 2021
Law360: Real Estate Lawyers on the Move (log-in required)
Media Mentions | August 02, 2021
Austin Monthly: Austin's Top Attorneys 2021
Media Mentions | July 28, 2021
GlobeSt.: Women of Influence 2021
News Releases | March 08, 2021
Husch Blackwell Named A Top Sports Law Firm
News Releases | February 08, 2021
Husch Blackwell Ramps Up Washington, DC, Growth Plans
Media Mentions | January 06, 2021
The Missouri Bar: MoveMakers & NewsMakers 1/6/21
Media Mentions | October 01, 2020
Multi-Housing News: 2020 Leading Real Estate Law Firms
News Releases | March 31, 2020
Missouri Lawyers Weekly Chooses Two Husch Blackwell Litigators for 2020 Women's Justice Awards

Jones and Robinson are members of the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Construction industry group and Construction Litigation practice team.

News Releases | December 19, 2019
Husch Blackwell Welcomes 22 New Partners

Nearly 60 percent of the firm's 2020 partnership class is comprised of women.

News Releases | November 11, 2019
26 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2019 Wisconsin Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

The firm has 16 attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list and 10 attorneys named to the Rising Stars list.

News Releases | November 11, 2019
Kevin Kelley Named as 2019 Sports & Entertainment Law Trailblazer by National Law Journal

Kelley was recognized for his participation in some of the most high-profile sports facilities deals of the past decade.

News Releases | November 05, 2019
Michael Kelly Joins Husch Blackwell in Kansas City
News Releases | October 30, 2019
JP Croake Joins Husch Blackwell's Madison Office

Croake's corporate practice focuses on helping businesses – from startups to established companies – at all stages of growth. 

News Releases | October 07, 2019
Two Husch Blackwell Associates Selected for AdvanceLaw Diversity Mentorships

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.

News Releases | September 11, 2019
Purvi Shah Joins Husch Blackwell's Kansas City Real Estate Team

Shah has represented lenders throughout all phases of real estate and business loans.

News Releases | September 10, 2019
Husch Blackwell's Scott and Eckelkamp Named 2019 Up & Coming Lawyers

The annual Up & Coming awards “celebrate outstanding legal professionals who are 40 or younger or who are within their first 10 years of practice.

News Releases | September 03, 2019
Nine Husch Blackwell Lawyers Named to 2019 Thomson Reuters' Texas Super Lawyers

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.

News Releases | August 15, 2019
Husch Blackwell Places 143 Lawyers in 2020 BL Rankings' Best Lawyers in America®

The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and 11 attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.

News Releases | August 06, 2019
Austin Monthly Names 12 From Husch Blackwell as Top Austin Attorneys

The Top Austin Attorney listing was compiled through an online peer-voting process.

News Releases | July 22, 2019
Husch Blackwell Launches Construction Academy

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.

News Releases | July 15, 2019
Husch Blackwell Named as Finalist for P3 Awards 2019

The competition covers firms and projects throughout North and South America.

News Releases | July 10, 2019
2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers Names Six From Husch Blackwell

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.

News Releases | June 17, 2019
Husch Blackwell Named Among Top 50 Construction Law Firms by Construction Executive Magazine

The firm tied for 12th by headcount of dedicated construction lawyers.

News Releases | June 03, 2019
Husch Blackwell Places Five Attorneys in ILFR's Inaugural Real Estate Rankings

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.

News Releases | June 03, 2019
Sixteen Husch Blackwell Attorneys Recognized in 2019 IFLR 1000 United States

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.

News Releases | May 31, 2019
Three Husch Blackwell Practices Net 2019 Legal 500 US Rankings

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.

News Releases | May 28, 2019
Bill White Joins Husch Blackwell's Madison Office

White has significant experience litigating land use and development issues on behalf of property owners, developers, municipalities and businesses.

Media Mentions | May 26, 2019
KETV-TV: The Spirit of Entrepreneurship (VIDEO)
News Releases | May 21, 2019
Brent Meyer Named to Fellowship in Construction Lawyers Society of America

Meyer joins three other Husch Blackwell attorneys as CLSA Fellows.

Media Mentions | May 10, 2019
Milwaukee Business Journal: A Budding Industry
News Releases | May 08, 2019
Husch Blackwell's Retail Team Recognized as Industry "Influencer"

Husch Blackwell’s Retail practice group was honored by Real Estate Forum in part for the 2017 creation of its Retail Institute.

News Releases | April 29, 2019
Chambers USA 2019 Ranks Husch Blackwell in 10 Areas of Law; 33 Attorneys Recognized

Attorneys in 10 offices across the firm's footprint are recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA

News Releases | April 04, 2019
JD Supra Honors Three Husch Blackwell Thought Leaders

The Readers’ Choice Awards reflect a deep dive into JD Supra's reader data in 26 established categories.

Media Mentions | March 26, 2019
KCUR-FM: An Update on Levees and Flood Protection (AUDIO)

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.

News Releases | March 20, 2019
2019 Colorado Super Lawyers Names Four From Husch Blackwell

Colorado Super Lawyers recognizes four Husch Blackwell attorneys from Denver.

News Releases | March 12, 2019
Four Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2019 Thomson Reuters' Texas Rising Stars

Texas Rising Stars 2019 lists four Husch Blackwell attorneys.

News Releases | March 11, 2019
Husch Blackwell P3 Report and Survey Document Growing Appeal of Public-Private Partnerships

Husch Blackwell's second report on public-private partnerships show decision-makers' increased confidence in the use of P3 agreements.

Media Mentions | February 20, 2019
Law360: Real Estate Lawyers on the Move
News Releases | February 05, 2019
Nikelle Meade Named to Austin Black Business Journal Top 10 Central Texas Lawyers

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.

Media Mentions | February 04, 2019
Texas Lawyer Newsmakers: Week of Feb. 4 (log-in required)

Texas Lawyer reports on three new attorneys joining the Houston office of Husch Blackwell.

Media Mentions | February 2019
Governing: In the Zone
News Releases | January 28, 2019
Husch Blackwell Adds Three Partners in Houston

Robert Eckels, Arturo Michel and Sandy Hellums-Gomez join the Houston office of Husch Blackwell.

Media Mentions | January 28, 2019
Texas Lawyer: Husch Blackwell Adds 3 Partners to Houston Public Law Team

The lateral hires include former Harris County Judge Robert Eckels, former Houston City Attorney Arturo Michel and governance and compliance lawyer Sandy Hellums-Gomez.

News Releases | January 15, 2019
Michael Bridges Honored for Pro Bono Service by Legal Services Corporation

Michael Bridges was recognized for his family law and contracts work with clients of Legal Services of Southern Missouri.

Media Mentions | December 12, 2018
Urban Milwaukee: Can Public-Private Deals Help County?
News Releases | December 10, 2018
Husch Blackwell Elects 25 to Partnership
Media Mentions | November 28, 2018
REJournals: The legal loopholes of Opportunity Zones
News Releases | November 14, 2018
Thomson Reuters' Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2018 Names 58 Husch Blackwell Attorneys

Husch Blackwell has 58 attorneys in the 2018 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

News Releases | November 13, 2018
32 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2018 Wisconsin Super Lawyers/Rising Stars

Husch Blackwell has 32 attorneys named to the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Media Mentions | November 09, 2018
Bloomberg Law News: Opportunity Fund Rules Set Up Capital Gains Cash Trap (log-in required)

Rebecca Mitich discusses how banks might look at opportunity funds in this Bloomberg Law article.

News Releases | November 08, 2018
Nine Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to 2018 Thomson Reuters' Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Husch Blackwell has nine attorneys in the 2018 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.

Media Mentions | October 26, 2018
Kansas City Business Journal: See Kansas City's Best of the Bar for 2018

Four Husch Blackwell attorneys were selected to the Kansas City Business Journal's 2018 "Best of the Bar."

Media Mentions | October 22, 2018
St. Louis Business Journal: Looking to lower capital gains? Good news, St. Louis lawyers say (log-in required)

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.

News Releases | October 11, 2018
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes 28 Husch Blackwell Attorneys

Husch Blackwell is recognized as a top litigation firm in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with 28 attorneys across six offices listed.

Media Mentions | October 10, 2018
The Missouri Bar: MoveMakers & NewsMakers 10/12/18

The Missouri Bar covers the firm's Opportunity Zones practice.

News Releases | October 04, 2018
New Husch Blackwell Practice Group Focuses on Opportunity Zones

New practice group brings a multidisciplinary approach to assisting clients who wish to invest in the federal Opportunity Zones program.

Media Mentions | September 30, 2018
Lawdragon Lawyer Limelight: Julianne Story

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.

Media Mentions | September 2018
InBusiness Madison: Breathing new life into Madison's most distressed areas

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.

Media Mentions | September 12, 2018
Wisconsin Law Journal Names Eisenmann and Vercauteren to 2018 ‘Up and Coming' List

Erik Eisenmann and Jeff Vercauteren represent Husch Blackwell on a list recognizing the rising stars of Wisconsin’s legal community.

News Releases | September 11, 2018
Husch Blackwell Represents National Storage Affiliates in $1.3 Billion Portfolio Acquisition

Husch Blackwell's commercial real estate investment team closes transaction less than two months after its announcement.

Media Mentions | September 05, 2018
Law Week Colorado: Moving Up
Media Mentions | August 30, 2018
RE Journals: Reaping the rewards of rooftop leases while dodging the pitfalls

Rodney Carter talks to RE Journals about the rooftop boom and how building owners can generate the most profits from this increasingly popular space

Media Mentions | August 27, 2018
Springfield Business Journal: A Conversation With … Lindsey Lund

Lindsey Lund talks to SBJ Features Editor Christine Lund about Husch Blackwell's Retail Institute.

Media Mentions | August 22, 2018
Governing: Even When Teams Pay, Stadiums Still Aren't Free for Cities

Kevin Kelley is quoted in an article on a growing trend: cities bettering their efforts to address stadium quality and maintenance expectations upfront.

News Releases | August 15, 2018
Husch Blackwell Places 143 Lawyers in 2019 BL Rankings' Best Lawyers in America®

The Best Lawyers in America® has listed 143 Husch Blackwell attorneys in its 2019 directory. The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and five attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.

Media Mentions | August 06, 2018
KCUR-FM: How Floods Shape Kansas City (AUDIO)

The several waterways that weave through Kansas City make a big impact on shaping The Metro, especially after heavy rains. Husch Blackwell's Karin Jacoby and historian Monroe Dodd discuss.

News Releases | June 26, 2018
Levy, Meier Named to Fellowship in Construction Lawyers Society of America

Joshua Levy and Eric Meier join the invitation-only construction lawyer honorary society.

News Releases | June 06, 2018
Husch Blackwell Names Kate David as Houston Office Managing Partner

Kate David is featured in an article discussing her recent appointment as managing partner of Husch Blackwell’s Houston office.

News Releases | June 04, 2018
Legal 500 US Recognizes Husch Blackwell as Leading Law Firm

The Legal 500 recognized Husch Blackwell’s Government Contracts, M&A and Real Estate practice groups with national rankings in its U.S. edition.

It’s been a true blessing to have the capabilities of Husch Blackwell in times when we’ve really needed it… I can’t tell you how much I’ve appreciated that because I have seen the fruits of the labor. One of the best things I think we’ve ever done on this board was bring in the Husch team.

Tim Fowler, Director, Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District