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Real Estate/Development

Jan. 13, 2009

Attorneys Salvage Real Estate Deals

The torrent of real estate deals that came together in recent years are at risk of falling apart due to the turbulent economy, real estate deal lawyers say. But collapsing deals call for repairs, and many of these California-based attorneys are now focusing their practice on out-of-court workouts.

By Jonathan Vanian
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The torrent of real estate deals that came together in recent years are at risk of falling apart due to the turbulent economy, real estate deal lawyers say. But collapsing deals call for repairs, and many of these California-based attorneys are now focusing their practice on out-of-court workouts.

A workout is a method in which the payment terms of a deal are altered so a borrower can meet loan agreem...

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