Real Estate Brokerage
Jon is one of the top experts on the law governing real estate brokerage and represents real estate brokerage companies, individual brokers, and tenants and landlords in connection with all facets of real estate brokerage. He spent seven years as an in-house attorney at CBRE, the world's largest real estate services company and continues to work on developing trends in the industry.
Broadbased Expertise
Jon negotiates commission and engagement agreements, manages internal and external fee disputes, drafts employment agreements, advises on recruiting and retention strategies and separation and post-term coverage, and counsels clients on compliance with licensing requirements, interstate brokerage, conflict management, and fee sharing.
Practical Advisor
Jon's approach to problem-solving comes from his comfort in navigating the complexities of competing interests, understanding the nuances of the industry, and working with various stakeholders to solve problems and seize on opportunities. He advises clients on the day-to-day challenges of operating a brokerage and managing a salesforce and provides practical guidance to his clients to keep things on track and moving forward.
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He serves as the "outside general counsel" to real estate brokerage firms.