Real Estate Law Attorneys

Representing Burlington, WI | Kenosha, WI

At Terry & Nudo, our attorneys are highly experienced in all things real estate law. They can assist in buying or selling property, reviewing purchase documents, clearing title, foreclosure purchases, and neighbor and lot line disputes. Real estate transactions and disputes are often complex matters that require the advise and expertise of an experienced attorney. Trust the attorneys at Terry & Nudo to assist in your real estate matter.

Specific Real Estate Law Practice Areas

Residential and Commercial Transactions

Get your real estate attorney onboard as early as possible in the process. If you are anticipating buying a home contingent upon sale of an existing home, get your attorney involved in the listing process for the home you are selling. This holds true for commercial transactions as well. Structuring listing contracts or other legal documents that will impact you later in the process are best handled by an experienced attorney. There are few attorneys in the Kenosha, Wisconsin area with the combination of reputation, experience and hometown service that Terry & Nudo offers.

Zoning and Land Use

We are familiar with the Zoning and Development ordinances in Kenosha and surrounding communities. These laws are often complex and require sophisticated knowledge of available options to help prospective landowners navigate effective through the maze of permits and regulations. Our attorneys will explore, on your behalf, options for the ideal zoning for your project. We will also research potential variances available to land purchases in municipalities with restrictive zoning laws. If you have your sights on a specific property and it doesn’t appear to fit the zoning criteria, talk to Terry & Nudo before giving up on it. There may be options available to you that are not readily apparent.

Condominiums & Subdivisions

Terry & Nudo is Kenosha’s go-to firm for legal advice on condominiums subdivisions. This includes both projects that are in the planning and development stage as well as those that are already built and in need of representation. Our partners understand the unique challenges faced by subdivision and/or condo associations and we appreciate the unique role of volunteer boards of directors. The governing documents of these associations often require complex legal interpretations. They may have been written years ago and many of the tenets may no longer apply. We offer advice and interpretations on:

  • Development or conversion of condo and subdivision projects
  • Association governing documents
  • Architectural and landscaping control
  • Compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
  • Liens and other collection activities
  • Document creation and/or review and contract drafting/review for prospective buyers
  • Mediating or intervening in contractor vendor disputes
  • Drafting, interpreting, amending governing docs
  • Easement review and/or drafting
  • Nonprofit incorporation where applicable
  • Responding to federal fair housing complaints
  • General liability, maintenance and insurance concerns
  • Owner bankruptcies and foreclosures
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Subdividing and/or combining units
  • Overseeing transition to owner control
  • Commercial Development

Tax Objections

Tax objections often involve a dispute over property value for the purpose of determining real estate taxes. Objections can be based on interpretations of the law or dispute of the facts (including property value). At Terry & Nudo, we give you the best chance of succeeding in your objection. We will walk you through your case from beginning to end, suggesting methods of strengthening your argument and frankly conversing with you about how confident we are about the strength of your case. We are about winning and our reputation is solid because we are honest with our clients.

Condemnation/Eminent Domain

Condemnation and eminent domain cases are usually confrontational. Nothing is more disheartening than being told your property is going to be razed or you have to move because the government has decided to build a highway through your property. Legal representation in these matters is crucial. Home and business owners who are being forced to leave behind the home they lived in or the business they helped to create deserve to be treated fairly by those who are forcing them to move. Hiring Terry & Nudo to represent you in condemnation and eminent domain cases assures that the condemning agency will not take advantage of you. Your chances of getting a better price for your property and a fairer settlement depends on the skills and experience of the attorney representing you. We have a strong reputation in these cases and will work hard on your behalf.