Kansas City Metro Area Real Estate Attorney

With over two decades of real estate law experience, I help clients understand the risks as well as the benefits inherent in their real estate transactions. My practice focuses on minimizing risk and maximizing returns for clients seeking to purchase, sell or develop real estate in the Kansas City metro area. I strive to provide clear, timely information to clients so that they can complete projects in a prompt, cost-effective manner.

Real Estate Matters

My practice encompasses the Kansas City, Missouri metro area, but extends nationwide. I provide the sophisticated real estate work typical of large firms in the following areas:

I handle all aspects of real estate transactions, from the drafting of purchase agreements through closing, including title searches, legal advice regarding mortgages and the handling of escrow accounts. My practice includes large and small commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases and leasing, as well as residential real estate.

I have authored a series of widely used form books educating lawyers on how to best serve their clients. I have found that being clear and concise is the best approach to any legal situation. Below is a short excerpt from one of the Missouri Practice series books I have authored which addresses the proper drafting of legal documents:

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOOD DRAFTING

(From: Ziegenhorn, 6 Mo. Prac., Missouri Legal Forms 3d [West Pub.])

Every lawyer can become a competent drafter of documents. Some lawyers are endowed with more natural ability than others in the use of written language and in making detailed provisions in written documents, just as some lawyers have a greater flair than others for trial work. However, any lawyer who follows the three basic principles stated below can draw a usable and acceptable instrument that has the minimum inherent possibilities for misunderstanding for litigation.

The basic principles of good drafting are:

(1) Know what you should say.

(2) Say it clearly and concisely.

(3) Be sure you have said what you intended to say.

1. Know what you should say. This first rule requires the lawyer to know not only the law with reference to the particular field but also, and of equal importance, all of the facts in the situation and all of the problems to be covered by the instrument. The lawyer should know not only what the parties have agreed upon in their prior negotiations but also be aware of what they have overlooked and should resolve to cover all potential problems. . .

To purchase copies of the Missouri Practice Series I have authored, please click here.

To schedule an appointment with an experienced real estate lawyer, call 816-531-6300. You can also contact me by e-mail.

Eric Ziegenhorn, P.C.
215 W. 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64108-1204
Telephone: 816-531-6300
eric@ehz-law.com
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Eric Ziegenhorn, P.C., serves clients in the Kansas City metropolitan region, including Overland Park, Independence, Lee's Summit, North Kansas City, Shawnee and Lenexa. His firm also serves other communities in Wyandotte County and Johnson County, Kansas; Clay County, Platte County, Jackson County and Cass County, Missouri.