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Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
The attorneys of Martin Tate have extensive experience in all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisition, financing, development, leasing, management and divestiture of real estate assets, and are frequently asked to coordinate and manage complex multi-state transactions. Our attorneys represent the interests of real estate owners, purchasers, sellers, developers, builders, property managers, lending institutions, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations and government agencies. Full-service leasing and operational representation is also provided for both landlords and tenants, ranging from small retail and office spaces, to major shopping centers and "big box" operations, warehouse and industrial properties and a variety of specialized operations and uses.

We meet the needs of both landlords and tenants by negotiating leases, including anchor leases, development and management agreements, construction and architect contracts, and other agreements with lenders, landlords, tenants and other parties.

The Firm also works regularly with title insurance companies in connection with title and title insurance issues.  Martin Tate attorneys are approved for Chicago Title Insurance Company, First American Title Insurance Company, Stewart Title Company of Memphis, Mississippi Valley Title/Old Republic Title Insurance Company and Lawyers Title Insurance Company.

Zoning, Land Use Planning, Environmental and Development
Martin Tate attorneys advise clients on all aspects of major retail, warehouse, and industrial developments and office building, business park, and apartment projects, including negotiating matters relating to the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, zoning and subdivision of property. Our attorneys are well versed in handling zoning, land use planning, environmental and construction code issues before the various boards of the city and county, including the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Planning and Development, the Memphis and Shelby County Land Use Control Board, the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment, the Memphis City Council and the Shelby County Commission. In addition, our attorneys represent clients in obtaining ad valorem tax relief through assessment appeals and industrial development tax incentive program.