Teamwork
Fall/Winter 1993, Vol 18, No 2 Abstract: In many ways, the relationship of the attorney and the real estate counselor is enigmatic. Few professional relationships are as effective or beneficial to the client or as rewarding to the participants. At the same time, few are as misunderstood and underutilized. In this article, the authors, both seasoned… Read more
Performance Analysis in Broker Liability Litigation
Fall/Winter 1993, Vol 18, No 2 Abstract: In dispute after dispute in trial courts nationwide, real estate professionals are judged by triers of fact who reach conclusions without the benefit of a proper analysis of liability to support the expert witness’ opinion of performance. This article establishes the framework and methodology needed by consultants and expert… Read more
Fixed Fee Lease Charge Error Consultants Vs. Contingent Fee Consultants
Fall/Winter 1993, Vol 18, No 2 Abstract: A new buzz concept of lease rent analysis appears to be developing. A gathering herd of contingent fee consultants is assembling to serve tenants and landlords in connection with such analysis on a ‘no risk’ contingent fee basis. This article explores why contingent fee analysis is riskier than it… Read more
Asbestos: How You Frame the Issue Does Make a Difference
Fall/Winter 1993, Vol 18, No 2 Abstract: This article tells the story of how an alleged asbestos problem became the starting point for a different way of dealing with complex legal issues. The owner/plaintiff sued the manufacturer/defendant for damages and diminished value in its office building. The lessons learned here were that framing the issues differently… Read more
ADR: A New Name for an Old Game
Fall/Winter 1993, Vol 18, No 2 Abstract: Lawyers have helped clients settle disputes from time immemorial. Few result in formal litigation to be resolved by judge or jury. Courts are lending active assistance to facilitating settlement even with ADR, the acronym which actually translates to an alternative means of resolving disputes. Real estate counselors have a… Read more
Tenant Representation by Advisors and Brokers
Spring/Summer 1993, Vol 18, No 1 Abstract: As stated in the introduction, the author 'looks at the office building from the perspective of the tenant and his advisors - a viewpoint significantly different from that of the group of real estate professionals who are called upon to maximize the value of the property.' Read for information on tenant representation from the perspective of tenants, tenant advisors, real estate advisors, brokers,... Read More