Real Estate Development & Investment
Overview
Real estate has long been a powerful component of the Washington metropolitan economy, and extensive knowledge of real estate law has always been a strong suit of Bean, Kinney & Korman. Whatever part you play in this dynamic industry – owner, seller, purchaser, lender, developer, broker, landlord, tenant, investor, title insurer, property manager or community association – we offer seasoned, practical and responsive legal support to help you succeed in any economic environment.
Although many of the fundamental principles of real estate law originate from centuries of law and custom, the complexity of issues affecting real estate has grown exponentially. Yet at the same time, effective representation in real estate transactions demands practical, real world advice and counsel, not academic analysis. Real estate industry clients want more than legal answers, they want legal solutions. Bean, Kinney & Korman understands how to identify issues and risks while putting them into context for our clients without losing sight of their goals. But we keep an objective view and are always prepared to advise candidly when the risks may outweigh the benefit of the deal.
We welcome the opportunity to put more than 50 years of experience and accumulated wisdom representing clients in all aspects of the real estate industry at your service.
Transactional
- Contract formation
- Venture entity / joint venture formation
- Title examination and title issues
- Real estate private equity fund formation
- Evaluation of environmental risk assessment
- Zoning, land use and development rights, land subdivision, density rights transfers
- Distressed asset scenarios and workouts
- Financing
- Affordable housing tax credit financing
- Construction services and contracting
- Commercial leasing
- Tax-deferred exchanges
- Community association matters
Litigation and Contested Actions
- Construction litigation; mechanic’s liens
- Commercial landlord/tenant litigation
- Business bankruptcy
- Business and commercial contract litigation
- Tax assessment contests
- Condemnation
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Publications
- Fairfax County aims to consolidate Springfield redevelopment projects, spur more residential
Washington Business Journal, July 16, 2024 - Commercial Foreclosure Alternatives (DC)
Lexis Nexis, March 18, 2024 - Commercial Foreclosure Alternatives (VA)
Lexis Nexis, March 18, 2024 - Arlington County loses pretrial appeal in Missing Middle suit
ARLnow, January 16, 2024 - Planning Commission approves Final Development Plan for multifamily building in Bailey’s Crossroads
the Annandale Blog, October 15, 2021 - Supervisors support consolidation for storage facility expansion
the Annandale Blog, July 28, 2021 - Madeira School campus plan wins county approval
Sun Gazette, June 21, 2021 - Commercial Foreclosure Alternatives (VA)
LexisNexis/Practical-Guidance, January 21, 2021 - Kasa Living, a pop-up hotel startup, is coming to Rosslyn
Washington Business Journal, December 28, 2020 - Developer targets Days Inn along Route 50 in Arlington for mixed-use
Washington Business Journal, October 29, 2020 - Federal assistance may prolong bankruptcy filings
Virginia Lawyers Weekly, June 1, 2020 - Force Majeure and the Doctrine of Impossibility
Business Crimes Bulletin, LJN, April 20, 2020 - CARES Act: Payroll Tax Benefits
April 1, 2020 - How Employers Can Obtain Timely Payment: Tax Credits Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 26, 2020 - Maryland COVID-19 Small Business and Nonprofit Assistance
March 24, 2020 - Understanding the Available Tax Credits Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 23, 2020 - Coronavirus Force Majeure and Real Estate Leases
March 16, 2020 - Assignment and Consent Standards in Commercial Leases
Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy, March 6, 2020 - Dissecting Opportunity Zone Fund Structures
Opportunity Zone Magazine, May 6, 2019 - D.C.’s Historic Preservation Laws – Not the Zoning Regulations – Remain the Biggest Impediment for Pop-Up Development
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, September 1, 2015 - A Patriotic Partnership: The Construction Industry and the Military
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, June 4, 2015 - Fairfax County’s Plans for the Route 1 Corridor
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, June 4, 2015 - Arlington County Board Revisits the Retail Action Plan
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, March 3, 2015 - Arlington’s New Take on Density Exclusions
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, March 3, 2015 - Arlington’s New LEED Standards
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, December 5, 2014 - Changes are Coming to ISD
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, December 5, 2014 - D.C. Office of Planning Takes a Stand Against Pop-Ups With New Zoning Text Amendment
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, September 2, 2014 - Out of State . . . Out of Mind?: Ensuring that Local and Out-of-State Construction Companies Play by the Same Rules
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, June 2, 2014 - Look! Up in the Sky! It’s a…Plane!: Proposed FAA Policy Could Affect Building Heights
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, June 2, 2014 - I Know My (Vested) Rights! Developing a Project in a Changing Climate
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, March 4, 2014 - Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say: Collecting Cash Proffers for Residential Development
Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law Blog, January 22, 2014 - Much Ado About Subdivision: Building on a Subdivided Lot When the Locality Never Approved the Subdivision Plat
Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law Blog, January 6, 2014 - Searching for the Escape Hatch: The Variance
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, December 3, 2013 - Of Boats, Dining, and Zoning: Virginia Supreme Court Decides Old Dominion Boat Club v. Alexandria City Council
Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law Blog, November 1, 2013 - Newberry Station: Political Contributions vs. Political Realities
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, September 10, 2013 - Sansotta v. Town of Nags Head: Localities Cannot Manipulate the Litigation Process to Avoid Taking Claims
Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law Blog, July 27, 2013 - What the SCOTUS Opinion in Koontz v. St. Johns River Water Management District Means for Virginia Property Owners
Virginia Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law Blog, June 25, 2013 - Arlington County Reconsiders Parking Ratios for Commercial Site Plans
Mark Viani mviani@beankinney.com, Matt Roberts mroberts@beankinney.com, June 1, 2013 - Zoning Ordinance Revisions Affecting Arlington County’s By-Right Outdoor Cafés
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, June 1, 2013 - Condemnation Changed (Permanently?) in Virginia
AIA Northern Virginia News, January 1, 2013 - Landlords’ Liens and Waivers
Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy, December 1, 2012 - Understanding Landlords’ ‘Self-Help’ Rights
Commercial Leasing Law & Strategy, September 1, 2012 - Landlords’ Rights to Self-Help with Defaulting Tenants
Real Estate Financial Intelligence, June 1, 2012 - D.C. Jobs Bill has Far-Reaching Implications for Contractors
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, March 1, 2012 - Proposed Amendment to Virginia’s Constitution Could Limit Government’s Use of Eminent Domain
BKK Construction & Land Use Newsletter, March 1, 2012 - Wrestling with the Trustee’s Strong Arm: Defending Avoidance Actions Under Section 544 of the Bankruptcy Code
Title Insurance Litigation Committee News, December 18, 2011 - Preserving National Historic Treasures
Masonry Magazine, November 18, 2011 - A Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate in The District Of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
Commercial Leasing Law and Strategy, Volume 24, Number 4, October 1, 2011 - EPA Storm Water Regulations – Potential Impediment to Development
AIA Northern Virginia News, September 1, 2011 - Virginia Plays TDR Catch-Up
OnSite Magazine, August 1, 2011 - Transferable Development Rights: Now in Action in Arlington
Commonwealth Contractor, May 1, 2011 - Nimby! The Views at Clarendon Project and Litigation 2004-2011
The Fee Simple, May 1, 2011 - The Legal Impact of Green Codes
AIA Northern Virginia News, January 28, 2011 - Top 10 Claims for 2009
Virginia Land Title Association Examiner, Volume 16, Number 1, December 1, 2010 - How Not to Get Sued
AIA Northern Virginia News, March 1, 2010 - Mortgage Purchaser Can’t Hold Title Insurer Liable for Fraudulent Conspiracy Between Originating Lender and Settlement Agent
Title Insurance Law Newsletter, February 18, 2010 - New RESPA Rules Impact Loan Quotes and the Settlement Statement
VLTA Examiner, Volume 15, Number 2, July 1, 2009 - Averting Foreclosure with a Deed-in-Lieu
Virginia Builder, May 1, 2009
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Blogs
- What to Expect When You’re Inspecting
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday December 11, 2024 - Powering the Future: Data Centers, Energy Innovation, and Economic Growth
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday December 9, 2024 - Understanding Proffers in Land Development: A Balanced Perspective
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Tuesday December 3, 2024 - Mechanic’s Liens in the DMV: Comparing D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Tuesday November 19, 2024 - How Zoning Policies Shape Data Center Development in Northern Virginia
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday November 7, 2024 - Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate: What It Means for Northern Virginia’s Real Estate Market
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday October 18, 2024 - Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadlines Are Here!
Business Insights, Wednesday October 16, 2024 - What Every Buyer and Builder Should Know About Virginia’s Implied Warranty on New Homes
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday October 9, 2024 - Phantom Stock Plans for LLCs
Business Insights, Wednesday October 9, 2024 - Unlock Development Opportunities with Fairfax County’s 2025 SSPA Plan Amendment Process
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Tuesday September 10, 2024 - Zoning Laws in Focus: Understanding the Arlington County Missing Middle Housing Policy Dispute
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday August 2, 2024 - Data Center Shake-Up: New Rules and Hotspots in Virginia
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday July 17, 2024 - Raising Money; Paying Finder’s Fees to Unregistered Broker-Dealers Can Be Risky
Business Insights, Thursday July 11, 2024 - The Nerve Centers of Apple Intelligence: Data Centers Driving AI
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Tuesday June 18, 2024 - Charting the Path Forward: Strategic and Legal Considerations for the Construction Industry in 2024
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday June 13, 2024 - Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships for Zoning Success in Northern Virginia
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday June 12, 2024 - A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Subpoenas
Business Insights, Wednesday June 5, 2024 - Top 5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Robust AI Policy Now
Business Insights, Monday May 27, 2024 - I’ve Been Sued. Now What?
Business Insights, Friday May 24, 2024 - Critical Contract Terms for Construction in 2024: Legal Strategies for Navigating Uncertain Economic Waters
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday May 20, 2024 - Embracing the Future: The Role of Data Centers in Virginia’s Economic and Technological Landscape
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday May 1, 2024 - Navigating Second-Order Economic Impacts on Construction: Strategic Legal Insights for 2024
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Tuesday April 30, 2024 - Arlington County’s Strategic Response to Rising Office Vacancy Rates
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday April 29, 2024 - Economic Dynamics and Risk Management in Construction: A Legal Perspective for 2024
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday April 24, 2024 - Navigating the 2024 Construction Market in Washington, DC – A Sector-by-Sector Analysis
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday April 19, 2024 - The Data Center Boom in Prince William County: Growth, Challenges, and Community Impact
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday April 4, 2024 - Generative AI and Intellectual Property: Navigating the Trademark Terrain
Business Insights, Monday January 22, 2024 - Generative AI and Copyright Law: The Future Awaits Deciphering
Business Insights, Tuesday December 19, 2023 - “Parking Reimagined”: A Fresh Approach to Modernizing County Parking
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday October 19, 2023 - “Plan Langston Blvd” to Reach County Board in November
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday October 13, 2023 - Arlington County Releases Langston Boulevard Area Plan
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday July 5, 2023 - What Contract Terms are Legally Required for Virginia Residential Contracting Projects?
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday July 3, 2023 - Virginia Supreme Court Voids Fairfax County’s New Zoning Ordinance
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday March 24, 2023 - Prince William County – The Digital Battlefield
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday August 4, 2022 - Fairfax County Signage Shake-up
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday July 11, 2022 - The Missing Middle
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday July 1, 2022 - Parking Reimagined – Changes to Fairfax County’s Parking Requirements
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday June 27, 2022 - Potential Pitfalls to Buying Old Condos with HOAs
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday June 16, 2022 - Plan Langston Boulevard – A Lesson in Smart Planning: Encouraging Investment and Development in Arlington
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday June 16, 2022 - Changes to Fairfax County’s Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday June 13, 2022 - May I Be Excused? New York Federal Court Says COVID-19 Pandemic a “Natural Disaster,” and Why Your Force Majeure Clause Matters
Business Insights, Monday January 18, 2021 - Creditors’ Rights Questions During COVID-19 – Part 1
Business Insights, Thursday October 15, 2020 - 8 Common Business Bankruptcy Questions
Business Insights, Tuesday August 18, 2020 - 4 Tips for Pursuing Principal Forgiveness of a PPP Loan
Business Insights, Monday May 4, 2020 - Updates and Suggestions: Business Interruption Insurance
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday March 26, 2020 - Force Majeure in Commercial Leases: Doctrine of Impossibility and Business Interruption Insurance
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday March 18, 2020 - How is the Local Office Leasing Market Doing a Year After the Amazon HQ2 Announcement?
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday January 16, 2020 - What will be the Impact of Amazon HQ2 to the Hotel Industry?
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday July 19, 2019 - Landlord’s Liens in Commercial Leases – Part 2
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday June 19, 2019 - Landlord’s Liens in Commercial Leases – Part 1
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Tuesday June 11, 2019 - Timing IS Everything When Investing in Qualified Opportunity Funds
Business Insights, Monday June 10, 2019 - Guaranty of Leases: Landlords and Tenants – Part 2
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday May 22, 2019 - Guaranty of Leases: Landlords and Tenants – Part 1
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Thursday May 16, 2019 - How Tax Reform May Impact You
Business Insights, Tuesday January 2, 2018 - Arlington County Reviews Residential Parking Working Group Proposals
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Wednesday July 12, 2017 - Arlington County Board Approves 1.2mm SF of Mixed-Use Development in West Rosslyn
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Monday March 27, 2017 - New Owner-Occupancy Rules for Condominium Developments
Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law, Friday November 4, 2016
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News
- Philip “Uri” Pasternak, Daniel J. Perszyk and Jordan R. Reed Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
Friday December 20, 2024 - Vincent J. Keegan and Eve M. Grobowski Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
Monday September 16, 2024 - Christopher L. Young, Emad Maghsoudi, and Nicholas J. Gehrig Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
Thursday May 9, 2024 - Philip M. Schwartz and Justin T. Banford Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
Wednesday January 10, 2024 - Thomas W. Matthew II and Yousef M. Ahmed Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
Wednesday November 8, 2023 - Andrew W. Gregg Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman
Tuesday May 17, 2022 - Bean, Kinney & Korman Named a 2022 “Best Law Firm” for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Thursday November 4, 2021 - County Board Approves Red Top Cab Project Amendments
Tuesday June 15, 2021 - Charles (Chas) McAleer, Dean Luo and Harrison Clinton Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
Friday February 12, 2021 - Bean, Kinney & Korman Named a 2021 “Best Law Firm” for Tenth Consecutive Year
Thursday November 5, 2020 - John Kelly was quoted within article: Inside the hardball legal tactics retail landlords are using against tenants
The Real Deal, Thursday July 23, 2020 - Kandis M. Koustenis and Dusko J. Stojkov Join Bean, Kinney & Korman
Thursday June 18, 2020 - Timothy Dugan Elected 2020‑2021 Chair of the Real Property Section Council of the Maryland State Bar Association
Thursday May 21, 2020 - Timothy Dugan Recognized as Top Attorney by Bethesda Magazine
Tuesday December 10, 2019 - Timothy Dugan Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman as a Shareholder
Wednesday October 16, 2019 - David S. Houston Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman as a Shareholder
Wednesday February 13, 2019 - Matthew J. Weinstein Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman
Tuesday March 14, 2017 - Bean, Kinney & Korman Attorneys Win Virginia Supreme Court Appeal Involving Local Taxation of Transferable Development Rights
Monday January 9, 2017 - Lori Murphy Presented an Update on Proposed Great Falls TD Bank
Alexandria Gazette Packet, Tuesday June 11, 2013 - Bean, Kinney & Korman Represents Developer of ‘The Views’ at Clarendon in Dismissed Case
Monday January 3, 2011 - Jonathan Kinney receives Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing’s Affordable Housing Award
Tuesday October 5, 2010 - Bean, Kinney & Korman Represents Developer 1210 North Highland Street in Peter Glassman, Plaintiff v. Arlington County, Virginia, et. al.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 - Timothy Hughes featured in “No Word Yet From JBG After Judge Dismisses Convention Hotel Lawsuit”
Washington Business Journal, Tuesday March 30, 2010 - Arlington Law Firm Puts a Focus on Supporting Energy-Efficient Design
Sun Gazette, Sunday May 10, 2009 - Bean, Kinney & Korman Plays Significant Role in Introducing Arlington’s First LEED Gold Residential Building
Monday April 27, 2009 - Arlington Circuit Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Arlington County Board’s Approval of Views at Clarendon
Wednesday July 11, 2007
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Events
- Spotlight on Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - Big Changes Coming to Your Business
Online, Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Land Use Institute 2023
Columbia, MD, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - Basics of Real Estate Transactions Series – Zoning and Land Use
Online, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - Annual Bankruptcy Practice Seminar 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023 - Future of Arlington County – Exploring New Development Opportunities in the Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor and Beyond
Thursday, July 21, 2022 - Creative Approaches to Increasing the Housing Supply
online, Wednesday, October 20, 2021 - Land Use Institute 2021
online, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 - Investing in Richmond Highway
Online, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 - Negotiating and Drafting Secured Real Estate Finance Transactions
Online, Thursday, November 5, 2020 - Shared Workspace Leases in Wake of COVID-19: Risk Mitigation, Insurance, Negotiating Key Provisions
Online, Thursday, July 16, 2020 - ULI Washington, D.C. Young Leaders Presentation “Northern Virginia Land Use”
Monday, May 25, 2020 - Comparative Zoning and Land Use Laws in Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland
University of Maryland, Monday, May 25, 2020 - Deadlock-Breaking Mechanisms in Real Estate LLCs: Avoiding Litigation When Members and Managers Fail to Agree
Webinar, Thursday, February 27, 2020 - Future of Arlington County
Arlington, VA, Thursday, November 14, 2019 - Negotiating Key Provisions in Shared Work Space Agreements
Webinar, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - 2019 Advanced Real Property Institute
Columbia, MD, Thursday, November 7, 2019 - Maryland State Bar Association Land Use Institute: “Recent Federal and State Land Use Court Decisions”
Saturday, May 25, 2019 - Transferable Development Rights – What They Are and Why You Need to Know
Bean, Kinney & Korman, Friday, January 27, 2017 - “Lunch With…Metro General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles and Arlington County Board Member Mary Hynes”
Navy League Building, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201, Monday, August 5, 2013 - Raighne Delaney presents at a Northern Virginia Association of Realtors meeting.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 3rd Annual Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor Summit
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, Thursday, May 31, 2012
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