At St. Johns Law Group, we provide experienced legal representation to businesses, developers, investors, and entrepreneurs purchasing commercial real estate throughout St. Augustine and Northeast Florida. Whether you’re acquiring office space, retail property, industrial buildings, or vacant land for development, our attorneys guide you through every legal step of the transaction.
10+ Attorneys and 250+ Years of Combined Legal Experience
Buying commercial property involves complex negotiations, due diligence, contract terms, zoning issues, and financial risk. Our role is to ensure that your purchase is legally sound, your interests are protected, and the transaction closes smoothly and efficiently.
Unlike residential transactions, commercial real estate purchases typically involve:
Negotiated terms rather than standardized contracts
Environmental and zoning compliance
Title complications or survey exceptions
Long-term business planning tied to land use and regulatory concerns
Complex due diligence periods and contingencies
Structuring for entities, financing, and potential leases or buildouts
Our attorneys handle every legal aspect of the transaction so that you can focus on your investment strategy. We review, negotiate, and draft contracts; analyze title and survey reports; identify red flags; and represent your interests at closing and beyond.
Our commercial real estate buyer representation includes:
We draft or negotiate purchase and sale agreements that protect your business objectives, clearly define contingencies, and provide remedies in the event of breach.
We examine title reports, identify encumbrances or restrictions, and address easements, liens, and boundary issues. We also coordinate due diligence for:
Zoning and land use approvals
Environmental assessments (Phase I and Phase II)
Permitting, code enforcement, and utility access
Survey and ALTA/NSPS compliance
Lease agreements or tenant estoppel certificates for income-producing properties
Our attorneys assist with forming or using business entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) to acquire the property, ensuring your transaction is properly structured for tax and liability purposes.
We coordinate with title companies, lenders, and agents to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete. We also prepare deeds, escrow instructions, closing statements, and post-closing agreements.
We represent buyers acquiring:
Office buildings and professional suites
Retail strip centers and storefronts
Medical and dental offices
Mixed-use developments
Warehouses and industrial buildings
Multi-family and apartment complexes
Vacant land for commercial development
Hospitality and resort properties
Commercial condominiums
We also assist clients in 1031 exchanges, seller-financed purchases, and portfolio acquisitions.
We serve a wide range of commercial buyers, including:
Local and out-of-state investors
Small business owners and entrepreneurs
Developers and builders
Medical professionals and dental practices
National chains and franchisees
Commercial landlords and leasing companies
Real estate holding companies
Our goal is to help you acquire property with confidence, while protecting your investment and minimizing legal risk.
Our commercial real estate attorneys assist buyers throughout:
St. Johns County: St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Vilano Beach, World Golf Village, Silverleaf, Beachwalk, Julington Creek
Duval County: Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Southside, San Marco, Atlantic Beach
Flagler County: Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Bunnell
Clay County: Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Middleburg
Putnam County: Palatka, East Palatka, Crescent City
Southern Georgia (select matters): St. Marys, Kingsland, Brunswick
Before signing a commercial real estate contract or submitting a letter of intent (LOI), speak with an experienced commercial buyer representation attorney at St. Johns Law Group. Our attorneys provide the legal clarity and protection necessary for informed decision-making and successful closings.
Whether youβre a shopping center landlord, business buyer, investor, or relocating a professional office, our attorneys and staff are here to walk you through every step β from Letter of Intent to Closing.