Tampa Commercial Real Estate Lawyers
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Buying a piece of commercial property as an investment or to start a business is a lengthy process during which many issues arise. Even determining if a property is suitable for your intended purposes can be difficult. Zoning ordinances, deed covenants, and local, state, and federal regulations can all influence your ability to do business at a given location. And after resolving these issues, every prudent buyer or seller must perform a wide range of other tasks. Disclosures, inspections, title searches — these are all important aspects of the transaction that the parties should address in their contract.
With so many issues and so much capital at stake, performing a commercial real estate transaction without the advice and support of a commercial real estate attorney is a risky proposition. But the Tampa commercial real estate lawyers of Westchase Law, P.A., have an extensive real estate practice and represent clients, both buyers and sellers, through all phases of commercial and residential real estate transactions. We can help ensure your transaction goes smoothly and help you confront issues head on should they arise.
Commercial Or Residential? Why It Matters.
The first question in any real estate matter is whether the property or the transaction is commercial or residential. The answer is not always obvious. A mixed-use building, a rental house owned by an LLC, a duplex, or vacant land bought for development can fall on either side of the line. The classification can change which contract forms the parties use, which disclosures are required, how financing and lending rules apply, how a lease is treated and enforced, and how the property is taxed. Getting it wrong at the start can create problems that surface at closing or in a later dispute. Before you sign, we can help you determine how your property and transaction will be treated and what that means for your deal.
Seller Financing: Securing Your Investment
When a seller carries part of the purchase price, the seller becomes the lender. We help owners structure seller-held financing and properly secure their investment with promissory notes, mortgages, personal guaranties, and related security agreements, and we prepare those agreements for you. For more on these documents, see our Notes, Guaranties, Mortgages & Real Estate Contracts services.
Closing And Title Services
C. Todd Marks also owns Westchase Title, LLC, a full-service title agency that handles residential and commercial closings, escrow, title searches, and title insurance. Clients of Westchase Law, P.A., can handle their closing and title work alongside their legal work, with one team coordinating the transaction from contract to closing.
A Full-Service Real Estate Law Firm
At Westchase Law, P.A., our comprehensive service distinguishes us from other Tampa law firms. We offer all the legal services necessary in real estate transactions, including contract negotiation, closing services, and document drafting and filing. Moreover, we provide comprehensive title services that are a crucial part of nearly every real estate transaction. This includes performing thorough title searches and investigations and taking the actions necessary to remove liens and other encumbrances on the title prior to sale. This enables us to serve our clients through the entire process, from identifying a suitable property to closing and beyond, if necessary. We also help prepare seller-financing documents, such as notes, mortgages, guaranties, and related agreements.
Real estate transactions are far from straightforward and having a commercial real estate attorney you can trust is crucial. That is why we endeavor to cultivate goodwill with our commercial real estate clients so that they remain with us for the lives of their businesses. We want our clients to consider us their trusted source for all their legal needs. Our diverse practice reflects this desire.
Mr. Marks also owns Westchase Title LLC.
Get Skilled Legal Support From A Real Estate Attorney In Tampa
The attorneys of Westchase Law, P.A., remain apprised of the latest developments in the laws of Florida. Their diverse real estate practice includes commercial and residential transactions, foreclosure defense, real estate litigation, closing and title services, and short sale negotiation. If you are buying or selling property in Florida, facing foreclosure, or involved in any other type of real estate or rental dispute, our experienced attorneys may be able to help. Contact us at 813-490-5211 or through our contact page.