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  • Dean Smith, Attorney
  • dean@utahleaseattorney.com
  • (801) 597-3012
  • 7730 S. Union Park Ave.
  • Ste. 130
  • Midvale, UT 84047
              

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Our Clients Say...

"Dean has assisted us on several matters relating to our commercial properties. We appreciate his ability to zero in on the most important issues and draft agreements that protect and promote our interests."

Towers Associates

 

"In addition to helping us understand key lease provisions from the perspectives of both parties, Dean provided great practical advice on how best to accomplish our objectives. Service was prompt and professional."

Dr. Brent Felix   

 

"Dean provided excellent assistance with the sale of our house, allowing us to save thousands on commissions. We really appreciated his flexibility, especially making sure everything was taken care of in the last few days before the closing. He provided helpful guidance throughout the transaction, and it was a pleasure to work with him."

Patrick Willke (FSBO client) 

 

"Our lease review was thorough and our consultation with Dean put to rest some specific concerns we had about our lease. We plan to call on him again in the future."

Kirk Nielsen

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Utah Real Estate Law Services

 We assist with a wide variety of real estate related legal needs, including the following:

  • Buying and Selling
  • Adverse Possession / Prescriptive Easements
  • Commercial and Residential Lease Agreements (Landlords)
  • Renting (Tenants)
  • Boundary Line Disputes
  • Due Diligence
  • Entitlements (zoning, use permits, subdivision, etc.)
  • Title Review and Title Insurance
  • Mediation / Arbitration
  • Financing
  • Estate planning Issues Involving Real Estate
  • Easements
  • Real Estate Litigation and Appeals
  • Estoppels
  • Divorce Issues Involving Mortgages / Real Estate
  • Assignments and Sub-leasing
  • Contract Disputes and Enforcement
  • Evictions
  • Collecting Unpaid Rent
  • Entity Creation
  • Bankruptcy Issues Involving Mortgages / Real Estate
  • Asset Protection
  • Partnership and Operating Agreements
  • HOA issues
  • Breach of Duty by Agent / Broker
  • Condominiums
  • Construction Defect by Builder
  • For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

We draft, review and negotiate all types of real estate documents:

  • Purchase and Sale Agreements
  • Leases (Retail, Office, Industrial, etc.)
  • Ground Leases
  • Declarations (Restrictions and Easements Agreements)
  • Development Agreements
  • Estoppel Certificates
  • SNDAs (Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements)
  • Deeds
  • Easements
  • Amendments
  • and more

We also provide a broad spectrum of "pre-development" or entitlement services, including:

  • Review of title documents, surveys and plats
  • Reviewing feasibility and environmental reports
  • Researching zoning, subdivision, site plan, impact fee and other development regulations and processes
  • Preparing, submitting and processing applications for zoning, site plan, subdivision, signage and other entitlement approvals
  • advocating for clients at meeting and hearings
  • and more

One of our 'signature' services is our Commercial Lease Review:

When you hire us: (1) the attorney, either on the phone or in person, will discuss your business and your lease with you; (2) the attorney will review and revise your lease; (3) the attorney will provide you with comments and suggestions regarding your lease; and (4) the attorney, either on the phone or in person, will review the lease revisions, comments and suggestions with you. 

This service helps clients to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their lease, and to identify and resolve important terms that are missing, inadequate or that should be revised to give the client appropriate protections and a foundation for a successful business. Clients may want us to assist them further by negotiating the provisions of the lease, thereby improving the terms of their agreement. We are experienced and skilled in these areas and gladly offer our services.

Unfortunately contract disputes are common. If you have an existing lease, purchase agreement, or other contract and need an attorney to review it and advise you with respect to your rights we can help. Fortunately in many instances disputes can be resolved without litigation. If litigation is necessary, we will discuss the process, and the associated costs and benefits with you, and advise you as to the best approach to take.

If you need the services of a Utah real estate attorney, please call us today.