Hank Clinton's practice includes both real estate transactions and real estate, construction, as well as estate related litigation. His real estate work includes representation of commercial and residential sellers and purchasers of developed and undeveloped land, apartments, restaurants and single family and multi-family residences. Hank's litigation practice includes construction and commercial matters on behalf of either sellers or purchasers.
Representative Matters
· Preparing initial purchase documents, through the acquisition and development stage (environmental, engineering, financing, title issues) to settlement;
· Negotiating and drafting design documents, construction contracts and office building leases;
· Appearing before Zoning Boards, Board of Revision of Taxes, and Historical Commission on behalf of commercial and residential clients;
· Prosecuting and defending construction claims, breach of contract, breach of warranty, tortious interference with contractual relations and Unfair Trade Practices claims;
· Litigating land disputes and building defect matters;
· Defending and participating in the mediation/arbitration of construction claims, including AAA Arbitration, in both commercial and residential cases and owners/building and contractor/subcontractor negligence matters;
· Assisting clients with probate administration and resultant litigation.
Special Recognition
Recognized by the Philadelphia VIP (Volunteers for Indigent Persons) as the February 2010 Volunteer of the Month.
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas 2008 Pro Bono Publico Award winner.
Recognized by the Philadelphia VIP (Volunteers for Indigent Persons) for his five years of generous and dedicated service to the Tangled Title Advisory Committee.