Nicholas S. Franzen
- Bellevue
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Nick guides clients through complex real estate transactions, focusing on minimizing risks and getting deals done efficiently.
Nick Franzen counsels a variety of clients on the acquisition, financing, and disposition of real property. He drafts and negotiates leases, purchase and sale agreements, covenants, and easements; conducts due diligence; advises on title and survey issues and title insurance; and manages closings.
Nick handles a variety of complex transactions, including sale-leasebacks, ground leases, option agreements, mergers and acquisitions involving real estate, and parcel swaps. He has significant experience representing homebuilders on financing, due diligence, and acquisition of land.
Areas of focus
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Research and Technical Editor, Seattle University Law Review, 2014
- Colgate University, B.A., 2009
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Related Employment
- Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S., Seattle, WA, Associate, 2014-2018
- Judicial Extern for the Hon. Judge Ronald B. Leighton, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2014
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law, 2021-2025
Recognized as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, 2023-2024
Impact
Professional Leadership
- King County Bar Association, Business Law Section, Chair, 2016-2017; Vice-Chair, 2015-2016