Using a Lawyer for a Commercial Lease Agreement

At Nolo, we pride ourselves on giving you all the tools and information you need to take your legal matters into your own hands. There are some areas though, where having an experienced attorney really is worth the cost, and negotiating a commercial lease is one of those areas. While you may be able to negotiate a "good enough" lease on your own, there are so many considerations that you can miss (or that we haven't even thought of) in a particular building that having an attorney looking out for you is invaluable.

In this section, we offer some guidance on finding and choosing an attorney, what you should expect from your lawyer and when to begin including your attorney in negotiations.

You can also choose to contact our local commercial real estate lawyers as a starting point for your search.

Using a Lawyer in Your Commercial Lease Negotiations

Using Your Lawyer During Lease Negotiations

Your lawyer can be a powerful ally during negotiations with your prospective landlord. How you work together will depend on your budget, your style, and the complexity and length of your lease. Negotiate your lease with the help of an experienced real estate lawyer.
Finding Lawyers to Review or Negotiate Your Lease

In all but the simplest deals, it’s a good idea to hire an experienced real estate lawyer to help you negotiate your lease, or at least review it.
Choosing a Lawyer to Review or Negotiate Your Lease

Screen your lawyer as carefully as you screen your tenants. Here’s some help on the questions to ask.
Paying a Lawyer to Review Your Lease

Paying a lawyer to review your commercial lease is money well spent. Understand ahead of time how that process will work.

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Find Local Commercial Real Estate Lawyers

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If you're looking for real estate lawyers in your area, Nolo's Lawyer Directory is a great place to start. It's got some of the best profiles available, and asks all the right questions to give you a good sense of an attorney’s philosophy and work ethic, as well as fees and other important details.

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