Real Estate

BotkinRose can assist you with the purchase, sale, and lease of farm or commercial real estate. These transactions are often complex and require the analysis of multiple issues, ranging from insurance (e.g., crop, business disruption, etc.) to the possible creation of a real estate holding company (i.e., to obtain tax benefits and further liability protection). We help clients negotiate desirable contract/lease terms that can have a significant monetary impact.

Construction Law

BotkinRose provides a full range of legal services for general contractors, developers, builders, and architects, including the following: (1) we advise and advocate for developers and contractors in obtaining zoning variances; (2) we advise builders and contractors about construction change orders; (3) we represent companies by drafting and finalizing construction contracts with owners, general contractors, governments, sub-contractors, architects, and other building trades businesses; (4) we arrange for placing, bonding, and discharging mechanics’ liens; and (5) we negotiate agreements between financial institutions and developers to secure project funding.

Conservation Easements

If you own significant acreage which you want to protect from future development, partnering with BotkinRose to structure a conservation easement could achieve your goal and also provide you with tax benefits. These easements are most often used to preserve agricultural areas and woodlands which provide beautiful scenery across Virginia. Many farmers also use conservation easements to lower the developmental value of their property so that the family farm can be passed on to the next generation without incurring significant estate taxes.

Environmental Compliance

If you are purchasing, improving, leasing, or developing real property, BotkinRose can help you comply with environmental regulations pertaining to air and water quality. This includes lead-based paint, lead, asbestos, radon, sick building syndrome, and mold, as they relate to the sale or lease of real property. Federal environmental law governs the renovation and demolition of buildings and the potential liability faced by building owners for personal injuries caused by exposure to these hazardous materials.

Land Disputes

When more than one person owns or uses land, disputes may arise with regard to boundary lines, rights to access a road or well, who must maintain, and even who owns certain parcels of land. These disputes often arise as actions for “quiet title” or “adverse possession.” BotkinRose attorneys can help you protect your rights by bringing action to assert your claim or to defend your property from encroachment by neighbors.

Land Use

BotkinRose attorneys regularly assist clients with a variety of land use issues, including (1) re-zoning land for another purpose, (2) obtaining a special use permit so that the property can be better utilized; (3) dealing with a notice of a zoning violation; and (4) subdividing land. We can advise you on the best way to accomplish your goals and assist you, step-by-step, through the process.

Steven Rhodes

Phone: (540) 437-0019
Fax: (540) 437-0022
Email:
rhodes@botkinrose.com

Mark Botkin

Phone: (540) 437-0019
Fax: (540) 437-0022
Email:
mbotkin@botkinrose.com

Matthew Light

Phone: (540) 437-0019
Fax: (540) 437-0022
Email:
mlight@botkinrose.com

Lorenzo Carrazana

Lorenzo Carrazana

Phone: (540) 437-0019
Fax: (540) 437-0022
Email:
lcarrazana@botkinrose.com

Attorney Kevin Rose of Harrisonburg Virginia

Kevin Rose

Phone: (540) 437-0019
Fax: (540) 437-0022
Email:
krose@botkinrose.com

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