Commercial Real Estate at Thompson Burton

Thompson Burton PLLC provides effective commercial real estate solutions for business and property owners in the Nashville area. Our commercial real estate lawyers are available to serve as your real estate transaction coordinator, land use attorney, or advisor on all other commercial real estate matters, such as:
  • Commercial real estate closing costs
  • Commercial real estate transactions
  • Commercial real estate loans
  • Types of commercial leases
  • Contractual agreements
  • Zoning laws
  • Intellectual property laws
  • Commercial real estate taxes
  • Commercial litigation
  • Bankruptcy and creditors’ rights
  Our attorneys in Nashville, TN. have extensive experience representing commercial real estate clients from entrepreneurs to landlords to multi-location business owners.
 

Nashville Commercial Litigation Attorney

At Thompson Burton PLLC, we ensure that our clients and their properties stay protected. As a commercial real estate owner, you may experience disputes regarding incorrect zoning laws, leasing disagreements, tenant complications, loans, or property taxes at some point. If you require legal assistance in any of these areas and are searching for a commercial real estate attorney in Nashville, TN., don’t hesitate to contact our local law firm. Our dedicated team of commercial litigation attorneys includes Walt Burton, a founding partner of Thompson Burton PLLC. Walt Burton is a highly acclaimed attorney known for his impeccable approach to detail when representing clients in real estate transactions, leasing, real estate finance, acquisition, and disposition.  

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer Near Me

Thompson Burton’s commercial real estate attorneys are available to serve you throughout the Nashville area. To learn more about our commercial real estate attorneys and how we can assist you, give us a call or contact us to schedule an initial consultation with our practice. We look forward to working with you.  
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Seven Things to Consider When Buying a Triple Net Property


Purchasing a property with single tenant triple net lease (“Triple Net Property”) is a common investment tool for investors seeking a passive stream of income. Triple Net Properties can be a great investment for both sophisticated real estate investors and people who are new to the real estate investment world. Regardless of your experience level, when looking to purchase a Triple Net Property, there are a number of factors to consider.   The Creditworthiness of the Tenant. In the short term, the creditworthiness of the tenant is one of the most important factors when considering whether to purchase a Triple Net Property. When purchasing a Triple Net Property, you are generally purchasing the property for the steam of income generated by the rent under the lease. A creditworthy tenant is more likely to make timely rent payments, ensuring the Property has a constant payment stream.  Generally, publicly traded companies are […]

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Tennessee Mortgage Tax (Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-4-409)


The Tennessee Recordation Tax (also referred to as the “Indebtedness Tax” or “Mortgage Tax”) is codified at Tennessee Code Annotated § 67-4-409.  This statute requires that “prior to public recordation of any instrument evidencing indebtedness” there shall be a state tax of 11.5¢ per $100 (the “Recordation Tax Formula”) of “the indebtedness so evidenced.”  Common instruments of indebtedness subject to this tax include, but are not limited, to mortgages, deeds of trust, and conditional sales contracts. Documents that are exempt from this tax include, but are not limited to, the recordation of “judgment liens, contractors’ liens, subcontractors’ liens, furnishers’ liens, laborers’ liens, and mortgages or deeds of trust issued under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Act.” § 67-4-409(b)(1). In Tennessee, for each instrument, the first two thousand ($2,000) dollars of total indebtedness is exempt from the Recordation Tax.  However, this exemption can only be taken once in relation to a particular […]

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Walt Burton appears at Community Hearing for Howe Garden Apartments


Thompson Burton partner, Walt Burton, recently appeared at a community hearing on behalf of the owners of Howe Garden Apartments in East Nashville.  The news story from Nashville Fox 17 can be viewed here.

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Walt Burton Interviewed by Dr. Jeff Cornwall and The Entrepreneurial Mind


Check out Thompson Burton partner, Walt Burton, talking about entrepreneurship withThe Entrepreneurial Mind – Dr. Jeff Cornwall. They cover a number of important topics like the psychology of risk and the importance of culture.  They also talk a little bit about the founding of Thompson Burton PLLC.

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Walt Burton Speaks to Leadership Franklin Group about One Franklin Park


On December 9, 2015, Walt Burton spoke to members of Leadership Franklin about the Cool Springs real estate market and Thompson Burton’s decision to locate its offices at One Franklin Park. Walt Burton Speaks at One Franklin Park from Thompson Burton on Vimeo.

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