Legal Counsel for Publicly Funded Real Estate Projects
LEGALIA advises private entities, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies on real estate transactions supported by state and local funding. We provide legal guidance across the full project lifecycle—from funding agreements and acquisition to title, leasing, and compliance—with a focus on legal clarity, risk management, and timely execution.
Our counsel is grounded in a deep understanding of public funding programs and the legal structures that support mission-driven development in behavioral health, housing, and community infrastructure.
Core Services:
Grant Compliance Advisory
Legal interpretation and application of state and local funding requirements, including eligibility, allowable uses, reporting, and regulatory obligations.
Program Funding Agreements (PFAs)
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating PFAs to ensure enforceability, alignment with funding conditions, and risk mitigation throughout the project term.
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Strategic legal review and negotiation of transactional documents, including development agreements, purchase and sale contracts, and funding-related provisions.
Title Review and Clearance
Comprehensive title analysis, resolution of encumbrances, and coordination with title insurers to ensure insurable and fundable interests in real property.
Deal Structuring and Risk Management
Legal structuring of publicly supported real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures, with a focus on risk allocation and regulatory alignment.
Acquisition and Leasing
Counsel on property acquisition and leasing for projects supported by public funding, including compliance with procurement and grant conditions.
A trusted advisor to public and private entities engaged in real estate development supported by state and local funding.