Strategies for Green Real Estate Law: Leading Lawyers on Certifying Properties and Complying with Green Building Regulations (Inside the Minds)

Strategies for Green Real Estate Law provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on helping clients purchase and certify green properties. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the process of identifying potential risks in contracts and examine the intricacies of the green real estate market. These top lawyers offer specific advice on understanding evolving green standards, analyzing town- and state-specific regulations, and investigating compliance issues to prevent potential damages. From increasing market value to achieving LEED certification, these experts discuss the need to assess the costs of green property and stress the importance of staying up-to-date on the changes in product sustainability regulations. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-changing legal field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Paul S. Moe, Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP - "Helping Clients Navigate the Green Building Purchasing Process"
2. Shiraz D. Tangri, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP - "Strategies For Achieving Sustainable Urban Development"
3. Kevin J. Connolly, Lead Counsel, First Fidelity Insurance Brokerage - "Green is the New Black"
4. H. David Nahai and Kristen A. Deal, Partners, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and Smith - "The Role and Regulation of Green Buildings in California and Los Angeles: A New Paradigm for Real Estate Lawyers and Professionals"
5. Kyrus L. Freeman, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP - "Assisting Clients with Green Building Law Compliance Issues"
6. Donald Simon, Partner, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean LLP - "Helping Attorneys Understand and Contribute to a Successful Green Building Project"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Assembly Bill No. 32
Appendix B: Green Checklist
Appendix C: Matter of E&A Restoration, Inc. v Town of N. Hempstead
Appendix D: CS 2009 Checklist
Appendix E: NC 2009 Checklist
Appendix F: 2011 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria Checklist