Real Estate Law
Counsel for Buying, Selling, Leasing, and Developing Property
Real Estate Counsel for Transactions Across Greater Cincinnati
We represent clients who are acquiring, developing, financing, selling, or leasing property in Greater Cincinnati.
For over 40 years, clients have come to us for practical help with title, contracts, and closings.
That work includes acquisitions and sales, development, 1031 exchanges, zoning and land use, and contract negotiations before closing.
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Our Real Estate Services
Title & Closing
Title has to be right before money changes hands. We examine the record and keep the closing on track.
- We examine title and issue title insurance so you know what you are buying.
- We handle escrow and settlement through closing.
- We resolve curative title issues, including liens and easements, that would otherwise delay a deal.
- Cincinnati Title & Exchange is our affiliated title company for title, escrow, and closings.
Transactions
Whether you are acquiring, selling, financing, or leasing, we negotiate the documents that have to hold up at closing.
- We draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements for strategic acquisitions and sales.
- We counsel landlords and tenants on leases and related occupancy issues.
- We advise on financing and lending documents before you are locked into the deal.
- We represent landlords in eviction matters and the lease issues that often come with them.
Development, Zoning & Exchanges
Some matters are more than a purchase contract. We also advise when a project, exchange, or land-use issue is part of the deal.
- We advise on development opportunities, zoning, and land use in Greater Cincinnati.
- We handle 1031 exchanges so a sale can roll into replacement property when that is the goal, including the contract and title work that has to line up.
- We counsel clients on government-relations issues that affect a project or closing.
- Property that belongs in a trust or estate plan should be coordinated with that work.
Litigation & Disputes
When a deal, lease, or loan goes sideways, we handle the dispute and workout work.
- We represent clients in real estate contract and property disputes.
- We handle foreclosure and workout matters when a deal or loan is at risk.
What to Expect
- Tell us about the deal — Share the property, the parties, and the timeline. We will identify title, contract, and closing issues early.
- We review the record — We examine title, contracts, and financing documents and explain the risk before you are locked in.
- Negotiate and clear issues — We negotiate terms, handle curative title work, and keep the transaction moving toward a clean close.
Why Choose Mezher Law?
- Title and Transactions — We handle real estate transactions, title, and the documents that have to be right before money changes hands.
- Market Knowledge — Understanding of local and regional real estate trends, zoning, and the practical requirements of Greater Cincinnati deals.
- Deal-Focused Counsel — We match the work to the deal: buying, leasing, developing, or unwinding a problem.
FAQs
Many transactions close without one, but counsel is important when the title is not clean, the financing is complex, or you want someone reviewing the contract before you sign.
We review the public record for liens, easements, and ownership issues that could affect your interest in the property, then work to clear problems before closing.
Yes. We counsel landlords and tenants on leases and related occupancy issues.
We identify the defect, explain the risk, and handle the curative work needed so the transaction can proceed or you can decide not to close.
Yes. We advise on 1031 exchanges and the contract and title work that has to line up if you intend to roll sale proceeds into replacement property.
Yes. We represent landlords in eviction matters and the lease issues that often come with them.
Start Your Real Estate Matter
Tell us about the property or transaction. We will review the situation and explain how we can help you close with a clear record and fewer surprises.