THE BUSINESS OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Live In-Person Seminar
ITEM #:  1050922501   |   EVENT CODE:  530057
MEMBER PRICE
$295.00
STANDARD PRICE
$345.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.

MINNEAPOLIS

Thursday, June 12, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:10 PM   |   Check-In:  8:30 AM

Minnesota CLE Conference Center

600 Nicollet Mall # 370

3rd Floor, City Center

Minneapolis, MN 55402

The Business of Commercial Real Estate

Navigating Deals and Transactions in Uncertain Times

The commercial real estate market has experienced a lot of volatility since the 2020 pandemic resulting from the shift to work-from-home options and businesses downsizing their footprints. These factors, among others, have impacted the demand for commercial property. So, what do attorneys need to know now?

This program focuses on the current state of commercial real estate, navigating commercial real estate transactions in today’s market, and how to deal with property valuations, delinquency issues and more!

Learn answers to 6 big questions regarding commercial property:

    1. What Is the Commercial Market Like in Minnesota?
    2. What Tax Considerations Are There for a Transaction?
    3. What to Do with Distressed Property?
    4. What Are the Hot Button Issues in Commercial Leases?
    5. How to Negotiate on Price and Other Sticky Points for a Deal in Today’s Market?
    6. What Do You Need to Know About Commercial Property Valuation and Tax Appeals?

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST


9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION


9:05 – 10:05 a.m.
Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Market Overview – Office, Retail, Industrial, Special Uses and More
– Tom DeSautel & John McKenna


10:05 – 10:10 a.m.
BREAK


10:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Understanding Tax Issues for Commercial Real Estate Transactions – Deal Strategies, Incentives, Liabilities and More!
– James C. Witt & Zach Wrobbel


11:10 – 11:15 a.m.
BREAK


11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
What to Do with Struggling Commercial Property? Solutions for Distressed Assets, Preparing Loan Workouts and Mitigating Bankruptcy Losses
– Sachin J. Darji, Michael A. Rosow & Mark W. Vyvyan


12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)


1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
5 Key Commercial Lease Issues for Landlords and Tenants 
– David A. LaBerge, Marvin A. Liszt & Sara Wilson


2:00 – 2:05 p.m.
BREAK


2:05 – 3:05 p.m.
Negotiating Price and Other Important Sticky Points in Commercial Real Estate Deals
– Robert J. Olson


3:05 – 3:10 p.m.
BREAK


3:10 – 4:10 p.m.
What to Make of Commercial Property Valuation in the Current Environment and How to Navigate Commercial Property Tax Appeals
– Adam J. Pabarcus

LIVE IN-PERSON
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota

ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Monday, June 30, 2025
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.

$295 MSBA members / $295 paralegals / $345 standard rate

Other discounts that may apply:

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.

Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 advanced real estate specialist credits.

MEMBER PRICE
$295.00
STANDARD PRICE
$345.00
MSBA MEMBER, NEW LAWYER, AND OTHER DISCOUNTS, IF APPLICABLE, WILL BE APPLIED DURING CHECKOUT.
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