Real Estate

Adam Witt, a partner in the Real Estate and Construction group at Stoel Rives’ San Diego office, shares firsthand insight into the risks of delaying legal involvement in real estate transactions. Drawing from recent client experiences, he explains how waiting too long to bring in counsel can lead to costly and time-consuming fixes that could have been avoided with earlier legal review.

Tami Boeck, partner at Stoel Rives LLP, shares key insights from her extensive practice in construction development and litigation across Idaho, California, and Nevada. She emphasizes that construction remains one of the last "handmade" industries, relying on dozens of coordinated trades. This complexity makes early planning essential—not only to manage risk but to avoid costly litigation down the road.

Seattle-based real estate partner Emily Kelly discusses the evolving landscape of commercial real estate investment and development. From market uncertainty and shifting lease models to the role of AI and the challenges of stalled projects, Emily shares how she helps clients stay agile, mitigate risk, and position themselves for long-term success.

Real estate attorney Emily Kelly shares how Stoel Rives’ collaborative and well-connected real estate team helps clients navigate complex transactions with confidence. With deep bench strength across key markets and a culture of idea-sharing, the team delivers informed, strategic guidance to real estate owners and developers.

Emily Kelly, Partner in the Real Estate group at Stoel Rives LLP, reflects on her five-year involvement in Vulcan’s transformative Four Towers development in downtown Bellevue. From negotiating Amazon’s office lease in the 555 Tower, now the city’s tallest high-rise, just before the pandemic, to navigating unprecedented challenges in an evolving market, Kelly offers firsthand insight into the complexities of high-stakes commercial leasing.

Real estate partner Scott Rosenthal shares how developers are navigating rising construction costs, high interest rates, and long-term financing challenges. He outlines new strategies in both market-rate and affordable housing projects, from pre-purchasing materials to rethinking equity partnerships. The conversation offers practical insights for developers, investors, and municipalities working to keep projects viable in a volatile market.