Starr Finley LLP is a law firm specializing in real estate and commercial transactions with an emphasis on business entities, joint ventures, acquisitions, finance, development, leasing, workouts, and sales of assets. We understand commercial, industrial, retail, and multi-family acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and dispositions, and deliver expert representation that is focused, efficient, and cost-effective in all stages of a commercial real estate deal - from inception through sale. We represent buyers and sellers in the acquisition and sale of large and small properties. Our attorneys use sophisticated structuring methods to maximize complicated business and tax advantages, expertly negotiate and draft contracts, and resolve problems that arise during construction. Our clients have included regional and national developers, building and shopping center owners, public utility water companies, and construction companies. We also represent a variety of local, regional, and national lenders, including banks, insurance companies, and pension funds, as well as developers and other borrowers. Our finance capabilities include the initial structuring and closing of finance transactions, joint venture negotiations, loan administration and restructures, mezzanine loans, participation loan agreements, and workouts. We understand stand-alone entities at the start-up stage, as well as later-stage recapitalizations. We are skilled at the formation and operation of public/private ventures for local development, investment projects and development of utility infrastructure. Our attorneys excel in all aspects of commercial real estate leasing practice. We have represented landlords and tenants in a variety of industries — from private owners and public utilities to national and regional retailers, national and international food-service providers, and local shopping center developers.