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Trusted legal counsel for commercial property transactions

Real Estate Law Made Simple with Law Offices of Robert P. Andreani, a Professional Corporation

Expert Legal Guidance

At Law Offices of Robert P. Andreani, a Professional Corporation, we provide expert legal guidance for all your real estate needs. With over 40 years of professional experience, Mr. Andreani can help you navigate complex legal issues related to real estate and related business transactions.

Personalized Service

We understand that every client is unique, which is why we take a personalized approach to every matter. Mr. Andreani PERSONALLY will work closely with you to understand your goals and priorities and develop a legal strategy that works for you.

Comprehensive Legal Services

We offer comprehensive legal services for all aspects of transactional real estate, including acquisition and sales, financing, leasing, environmental compliance, construction, development and zoning and land use.

Trusted EXPERIENCED Real Estate Law PRACTIONER

Title and Escrow Services

Our experience can assist with title and escrow services for commercial real estate transactions. We work to ensure that all parties are protected and that the transaction is completed smoothly and efficiently.

Purchase/Sale and Other Real Estate Contracts

We provide legal advice and drafting for all types of real estate contracts, including purchase agreements, lease agreements, loan and security documents, brokerage agreements and construction contracts. Mr. Andreani has represented numerous public and private companies, partnerships, investors and individuals as byers, sellers and service providers in individual and portfolio sales of commercial, industrial, retail, resort, hospitality and mixed-use properties and vacant land.

Development and Land Use

We are experienced in handling or monitoring land use and entitlement matters for developers and users involved in commercial and industrial developments, including processing subdivisions, lot-line adjustments, site plan approvals, CUP’s, and demo and construction permits. For example, Mr. Andreani headed-up the legal team that represented CVS Pharmacy and CVS Realty Co. in their entry and expansion into Southern California, in acquiring or ground leasing numerous suitable sites for stand-alone and Center retail pharmacy sites, including the related land use work.

Leasing

We are experts at negotiating and documenting all types of office, industrial and retail leases, on behalf of landlords and tenants of all sizes. We advise landlords and property managers with respect to all lease administration matters as well.

Real Estate Financing

We offer legal guidance and representation for real estate financing matters, including loan documentation, mortgage and lien issues, and refinancings.

Real Estate Investment

Our firm provides guidance and representation for all aspects of real estate investment, including property management, due diligence, and investment structuring. Let us help you make informed real estate investment decisions.

Haz Mat / Environmental Matters

We have conducted countless “Due Diligence” reviews and documented numerous contractual allocations of risks and responsibilities (including insurance coverage) for actual and potential contamination of real estate, in connection with sales/acquisitions, loans and leases of all types of properties. Mr. Andreani has negotiated, documented and otherwise handled disputes over responsibility for clean-up and interaction with consultants, agency reps and principals.

PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS PERSONALLY SERVICED by Mr. Andreani:

CVS Pharmacy / CVS Realty Co.

Epson America, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

Nike, Inc.

Safeway Stores, Inc.

Cole Haan, Inc.

Converse Inc.

Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU)

24 Hour Fitness, Inc.

Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT)

The Limited London-Paris-New York, Inc. and its affiliates: The Limited; Lerner, Inc.; Victoria's Secret; and Express Inc.

American International Group (A.I.G.)

Abercrombie & Fitch

California Federal Bank

Procter & Gamble

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

Ohio State Teachers Retirement System

Gateway Consulting; International Management Group (IMG); Indian Wells Tennis Garden

TrizecHahn Office Properties, Inc. (Blackstone)

Glimcher Realty Trust

Houdini Inc. (Wine Country Gift Baskets)

La Curacao (ADIR International Export, Ltd.)

Kilroy Realty Corporation

Sandstone Properties

Bank of Tampa

PacTel Properties (Pacific Telesis Group)

Manugistics, Inc.

Tom Gilmore & Associates

TCA Architects

PM Realty Advisors

Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians

Tuolomne Band of Me-Wuk Indians

29 Palms Band of Mission Indians

El Gallo Giro Corporation

Hazama Corporation

3D Investments

Maxxam Enterprises

Southern Pacific Bank

Eastern Mortgage Company; Dayco Funding Corporation

Curriculum Vitae:

Education/Bar Admission:

Undergraduate: Stanford University (B.A. cum laude, 1977)

Law School: University of Southern California (U.S.C.) (J.D., 1980)

Member California Bar - Since December 1980

Professional Employment:

1980-1985: Whitman & Ransom (Los Angeles Office):

Associate Attorney - corporate and real estate transactional; litigation

1985-1990: Lawler, Felix & Hall (Los Angeles):

Associate: 1985-1988 - Equity Partner: 1988-merger (1990)

Real estate transactional attorney – practicing all aspects of real

estate transactional and related business law

1990-2001: Arter & Hadden, LLP (“A&H”) (Los Angeles Office):

[by merger with Lawler, Felix & Hall (above)]

Equity Partner - Real estate transactional attorney

California Chairman, A&H Real Estate Practices Group (1990-2001)

National Chairman, A&H Real Estate Practices Group (1993-1994)

2001-July 2002: Holland & Knight, LLP (Los Angeles Office)

[merged-in Whitman’s L.A.office (above)]

Partner - Real estate transactional attorney

July 2002-Present: Law Offices of Robert P. Andreani, a Professional Corporation

Principal - Real estate transactional and related business law practice