Commercial Lending Practice Group

Our Commercial Lending Practice Group is experienced in documenting, negotiating, and closing real estate and other asset-based forms of commercial lending transactions, including U.S. Small Business Administration-guaranteed loans, in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.  Our clients range from small “hard money” lenders to regional institutions to some of the largest lenders in the country.  We are capable of servicing the transactional needs of our clients, whether it is a basic $150,000 mortgage loan or a complex, multi-million dollar, formula-based line of credit.

The attorneys and paralegals in our commercial lending group provide comprehensive legal services to individuals and lenders throughout all phases of their transactions.  We also counsel and provide advice to clients on commercial, industrial, and retail leasing transactions for both landlords and tenants.

When representing lenders, matters are staffed with experienced attorneys and paralegals who take a service-oriented approach.  The Commercial Lending Practice Group views its role as twofold:  first, to protect the lender and make sure the transaction is documented and collateralized as intended; and second, to help strengthen the relationship between lender and borrower.  This focus on service and “getting the deal done” extends to performing closings before or after hours and at alternative locations (borrower’s counsel’s office, registries of deeds, lender’s branch locations, etc.).   

Our Commercial Lending Practice Group is also experienced in representing borrowers in various commercial lending transactions.  Our experience in representing lenders gives us valuable insight into the loan documents, which in turn provides an advantage in negotiating the documents on behalf of our borrower clients.