The practice

Law for real property in motion.

Trachten Law Firm advises property owners, buyers, sellers, lenders, developers, and nonprofit organizations on transactions and the approvals that make projects possible.

Land use

Land use & zoning

Development plans often turn on a local approval. We work through the applicable regulations, the physical facts of the site, and the public process before boards and commissions.

  • Variances and special permits
  • Zone changes and text amendments
  • Site plans and zoning compliance
  • Inland wetlands and coastal review
  • Nonconforming properties and uses
  • Administrative appeals and municipal process
Development

Development counsel

From early feasibility to the documents needed to close and build, we help connect regulatory, property, and financing questions so decisions can be made in the right order.

  • Acquisition and due diligence
  • Entitlement strategy and municipal agreements
  • Affordable housing and nonprofit development
  • Easements, title, and property constraints
  • Financing and construction-related agreements
Municipal

Municipal engagement & agreements

Development can require negotiated commitments and coordinated decisions beyond a land use approval. We work with clients through municipal review, public discussions, and the agreements that define a project's obligations.

  • Community and environmental benefits agreements
  • Land disposition agreements
  • Development agreements and public-private arrangements
  • Coordination with municipal departments and elected bodies
Transactions

Transactions & closings

We represent parties in residential and commercial real estate matters, with attention to title, contract terms, lender requirements, and the practical details that determine a smooth closing.

  • Purchases, sales, and refinances
  • Commercial loans and modifications
  • Leasing and contract negotiation
  • Title review and insurance

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