Thorpe & Thorpe, APC

At Thorpe and Thorpe, we have been dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation for over four decades. Our team of skilled attorneys, including Joshua R. Reyes, Brendan J. Thorpe, Maura F. Thorpe, Vincent W. Thorpe, and Rebecca H. Lessley, have extensive experience in a wide range of legal fields, including real estate, corporate law, and litigation.

Real Estate Practice

Our real estate attorneys specialize in land use, acquisition, development, and financing. We have represented clients in transactions involving office buildings, industrial parks, shopping centers, warehouses, mixed use developments, and residential developments. Our team is well-versed in the following areas:

• Acquisitions
• Commercial Leasing
• Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
• Development
• Easements
• Licensing
• Redevelopment
• Work

We provide cost-efficient, timely advice and representation to our clients in the following areas:

• Forming and structuring general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and other business entities for the purpose of acquiring, developing, selling, or investing in real estate
• Negotiating and drafting real property purchase and sale agreements, construction contracts, property management agreements, real estate financing documents, and all other documentation necessary to your real estate purchase and sale transaction
• Obtaining appropriate land use approvals
• Real estate financing transactions, including construction financing
• Structuring tax-deferred exchanges and other tax-advantageous real estate transactions
• Zoning and environmental matters

Corporate Practice

Our corporate lawyers provide legal counsel and guidance to business clients and entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Our goal is to render practical legal advice based on a sound analysis combined with common sense and years of experience. We work closely with our business clients and maintain a high level of personal contact and availability. We provide the legal services necessary for:

• Forming corporations, partnerships, and other business entities
• Buying and selling corporations, their stock, and assets
• Reorganizing, merging, and dissolving corporations and partnerships
• Preparing annual minutes and resolutions
• Issuing stock and other security interests
• Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing:
• Shareholder buy-out agreements
• Employment and termination agreements
• Equipment leases
• Licensing agreements
• Franchise agreements
• Supplier contracts
• Customer agreements
• Financing agreements
• Security agreements
• Other contracts necessary and familiar to businesses
• Dealing with government agencies
• Dealing with unfair tactics from competitors
• Advising on trade name protection

With the support of our litigation team, we defend our business clients against adverse claims, big and small, that they encounter from vendors, customers, competitors, and even from employees and former shareholders. With the support of our real estate lawyers, we handle all aspects of real estate transactions from the simple lease to the most complex development, construction, environmental, and zoning entitlement issues for our corporate clients.

Litigation Practice

Our litigation team specializes in business and real estate lawsuits, as well as construction lawsuits. We understand that litigation can be costly and time-consuming, and we always strive to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively. Our team is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of legal representation, ensuring that their rights and interests are protected.

At Thorpe and Thorpe, we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible legal representation. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, and we strive to deliver the highest level of service and expertise. If you are looking for a law firm that can handle all your legal needs, look no further than Thorpe and Thorpe.