At Leger Ketchum & Cohoon, PLLC, we understand real estate moves fast. Deals are won and lost on execution. Our commercial real estate team is built for exactly that.

We represent the full range of market participants — developers, institutional investors, private equity sponsors, lenders, REITs, landlords, and tenants — on transactions that shape skylines, communities, and portfolios. From a single-asset acquisition to a multi-million dollar mixed-use development, we bring the firepower of a sophisticated practice with the agility your deal demands.

We don’t just close deals. We protect them.

Our attorneys dig deep on due diligence, anticipate risk before it becomes a problem, and structure transactions to hold up long after the closing table. Clients come to us because they know we’ve seen nearly every type of deal and we treat their project like the priority it is.

What We Do

• Acquisitions & Dispositions — We move fast without cutting corners; guiding buyers and sellers through complex multi-asset transactions with precision.
• Finance & Capital Markets — From construction loans to CMBS to preferred equity, we speak the language of real estate finance fluently.
• Leasing — Strategic, experienced representation for landlords and tenants negotiating high-stakes office, retail, and industrial leases.
• Development & Land Use — We clear the path from vision through occupancy, navigating entitlements, zoning, and regulatory hurdles so you can build.
• Joint Ventures & Fund Formation — Smart structures that attract capital, align interests, and set your project up for long-term success.

The difference is execution. In a competitive market, having the right legal team isn’t just an advantage — it’s a necessity. We’re ready when you are.

Our Approach

We believe the best legal counsel doesn’t just react to a deal — it shapes one. From the moment you engage us, we’re thinking steps ahead: anticipating the issues that will surface in negotiation, identifying risks buried in the fine print, and building the kind of structure that holds up not just at closing, but years down the line when the market shifts, a tenant defaults, or a partner wants out.

We start with your business goals — not the contract.

Before we draft a single provision, we take the time to understand what you’re trying to accomplish. What does success look like for this deal? What are your non-negotiables? Where do you have room to move? That clarity shapes everything — how we negotiate, how we structure, and how hard we push. Clients tell us this is what sets us apart. We’re not just executing a transaction. We’re helping you make a sound business decision.

We bring market intelligence to every deal.

Real estate law doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Knowing what the market will bear — what landlords are conceding, what lenders require, what institutional buyers expect — is just as important as knowing the law. Our attorneys are active in the market every day, on deals across asset classes and geographies. That visibility translates directly into leverage for our clients.

We are direct, responsive, and honest.

You will always know where your deal stands. We don’t hedge, over-qualify, or bury our advice in disclaimers. When there’s a problem, we tell you — and we come with solutions. When a deal term is a real risk, we say so plainly. And when you call, we answer. Our clients are sophisticated people making high-stakes decisions. They deserve counsel that respects that.

We close.

Ultimately, our job is to get you to the finish line — on time, on terms, and without surprises. We manage the process end to end, coordinate across lenders, title companies, brokers, and opposing counsel, and keep things moving even when complications arise. In this business, the ability to execute is everything. It’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every single deal.