LEASE REVIEW & MORE

Yes. Never sign a landlord’s "standard" lease agreement without an attorney’s review. We meticulously analyze every paragraph to uncover hidden expenses and operational traps.​The Process: We audit complex clauses including Triple Net (NNN) expense allocations, Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges, personal guarantees, and rent escalation formulas.The Goal: Protect you from unexpected financial burdens and ensure the lease terms align with your long-term business goals.We have extensive knowledge of standardized and customized AIR and CAR commercial leases that most real estate and business brokers use for lease and business transactions.

Yes. A commercial lease is a flexible document. We act as your legal advocate to shift the balance of power back in your favor.​Our Process: We negotiate favorable terms for tenant improvement (TI) allowances, renewal options, subleasing rights, exclusivity clauses (preventing competitors from moving next door), and early termination rights.The Goal: Reduce your upfront liabilities and maximize your operational flexibility.

Yes. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Licensing​Securing a liquor license is a notoriously slow, heavily regulated administrative process. Mistakes can delay your launch by months or result in outright denial.​Our Process: We guide restaurants, bars, hotels, and retail stores through the complex ABC application process, managing background checks, tracking notices, handling transfers in connection with your commercial lease.The Goal: Efficiently secure your commercial lease in the sales of beer, wine, or full liquor license to maximize your establishment’s revenue potential. Conditional Use Permits (CUP) & Land-Use Planning​Many businesses—such as entertainment venues, late-night establishments, and automotive shops—cannot operate in certain zones without explicit city permission.​Our Process: We manage your commercial lease in connection with land-use planning strategy, draft comprehensive applications, and represent your business interests before city planning commissions and neighborhood councils.The Goal: Secure a commercial lease in connection with the vital Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) required to operate your specific business model at your chosen location.