Manuel Fishman

Breaking the Fall: How to Approach a Failed Business Plan

By Manuel Fishman, Shareholder, Buchalter Nemer: How good asset and property management can help you detect early warning signs of a deal gone awry.

Investment Column: Weathering the Storm

By Manuel Fishman, Shareholder, Buchalter Nemer: With winter on the way, learn how to protect yourself against hazardous weather.

Shopping Centers and Free Speech

By Manuel Fishman, Real Estate Attorney, Buchalter Nemer: What are owners and operators of mixed-use properties to do when becoming targets of social groups that want to solicit donations or otherwise conduct expressive activity promoting some social cause?

5 Things to Focus on in Leasing

By Manuel Fishman, Real Estate Attorney, Buchalter Nemer Now that you have decided to rent “real” space and pay rent to a landlord in an office building, what are the basic terms you need to know about? Whether you are doing “desk sharing” or a more formal lease, focus on five things. (1) Letter of intent. This document is exchanged up front, and sets out the general terms to be contained in the formal lease to make sure everyone is on the same page before the lease gets drafted. It is usually prepared by a broker and it should say…

5 Things to Focus on in Leasing

By Manuel Fishman, Real Estate Attorney, Buchalter Nemer: These five things will help you get ahead in leasing.

Water and Energy – A New Cost Model

By Manuel Fishman, Real Estate Attorney, Buchalter Nemer: The best ways to make your buildings energy and water efficient.

Is It a Bubble Yet? Reflections on the Current State of CRE

By Manuel Fishman, RE Attorney, Buchalter Nemer: The market seems to be frothy and precarious.