555-0101 Book a consult

Property and business law

Sound legal footing for every deal you make

Purchases, leases, company setups and the disputes that sometimes follow. One steady team, fixed fees wherever we can, and answers in plain words.

Book a free consult Explore our practices
A partner in a dark suit and glasses seated at a polished table
Closings, leases and company work
Two people shaking hands across a desk after signing
4.9from 260+ client reviews

Trusted by owners, landlords and growing companies across the metro area

  • Kestrel Yard
  • HOLLOWMERE HOMES
  • Pellam & Co
  • LUMEN ROW
  • Corvid Works
  • Fennick Bakery

Practice areas

Two practices, one standard of care

Most of our clients own property, run a business, or both. We keep both under one roof, so nothing falls between two firms.

A modern three storey house with dark siding and white trim

Real estate law

For buyers, sellers, landlords and developers. We review, negotiate and close, and stay close if something goes wrong later.

  • Residential and commercial purchases
  • Leases for landlords and tenants
  • Title reviews and closings
  • Development and planning questions
Standard closings from $1,450
Three colleagues talking around a low table in a bright office

Business law

For founders, owners and partners. Contracts that hold, companies set up properly and disputes kept small and quiet.

  • Company setup and shareholder agreements
  • Contracts and terms of business
  • Buying or selling a business
  • Debt recovery and disputes
Fixed fee packages from $650

Leasing

Commercial and residential leases drafted, reviewed and renewed on time.

Closings

Contracts, title checks and every paper needed to hand over the keys.

Partnerships

Shareholder and partner agreements that plan for the harder days too.

Disputes

Firm letters, calm negotiation and, only when it is needed, court.

Why Hollis Brandt

Precision in the details, calm in the room

Property and company work is detail work. One missed date or loose clause can cost more than the whole fee, so we read everything twice and explain it once, clearly.

  • A partner on every file

    Your matter is run by a partner, with a named lawyer you can call directly.

  • Fixed fees, agreed first

    Most closings, leases and company setups have a fixed fee, in writing, before we begin.

  • Drafts within two working days

    First drafts of most contracts and leases reach you within 48 hours.

A senior lawyer in glasses signing papers at his desk Partner led
Same day repliesto calls and emails, Monday to Friday
  • 2,100+property closings handled
  • 380+businesses advised
  • 48 hfor most first drafts
  • 4.9rating from 260+ reviews

How it works

From first call to signed papers

A clear path, the same for a single lease or a full company sale. You always know the next step and the fee.

  1. Step 01

    Free consult

    Twenty minutes by phone or video. You explain, we listen and tell you plainly where you stand.

  2. Step 02

    Scope and fixed fee

    A short letter with what we will do, by when and for how much. Nothing starts before you agree.

  3. Step 03

    Drafting and negotiation

    We prepare the documents, deal with the other side and walk you through every change.

  4. Step 04

    Signing and aftercare

    You sign, we file and register. Your documents stay with us, safe and easy to find later.

Our office, with tall wooden slats and a long meeting table by the windows Our meeting room, on the quiet side of the business district

The team

Eleven people, one table

A compact team of lawyers, clerks and paralegals who work across both practices, so your property and business questions reach people who already know you.

  • Managing partnerBusiness law and disputes
  • PartnerResidential and commercial property
  • PartnerCommercial leasing
  • Senior associateContracts and company work
  • Paralegal teamClosings, filings and registrations

Client reviews

What our clients say

4.9from 260+ client reviews

They spotted a clause in our lease that would have cost us dearly at renewal. Clear advice, quickly, and a fee we knew up front.
Restaurant owner, commercial lease
Our first home had a title problem two weeks before closing. They sorted it calmly and we moved in on the day we planned.
First time buyers, west side
They set up our company and shareholder agreement in a week. When we hit a rough patch later, that agreement saved a friendship.
Co owner, design studio

FAQ

Good questions to ask first

Something else on your mind? Call 555-0101 and ask a lawyer, the first conversation is free.

Call 555-0101
What does the free consult cover?

Twenty minutes with a lawyer to talk through your situation, your options and what it might cost. No charge and no obligation.

Do you offer fixed fees?

Yes, for most closings, leases and company setups. Disputes are harder to predict, so we give you a clear estimate and update it as things move.

How quickly can you review a lease?

Most leases come back with comments within two working days. If a deadline is tight, tell us on the first call and we will plan around it.

Do I need to come to the office?

No. Most clients meet us by video and sign electronically. The office is always open to anyone who prefers to sit across the table.

What should I send before our call?

Whatever you have: the draft contract, the lease, the offer or the letter you received. If you have nothing yet, that is fine too.

Book a consult

Talk it through with a lawyer, free for 20 minutes

Tell us what you are buying, leasing, starting or sorting out. We reply the same working day to set a time.

Kept confidential. We never share your details.