Ariel R. Bedell, Attorney

Ms. Bedell represents clients in all matters of real estate transactions such as conversion of mobilehome parks to resident owned communities, including processing Department of Real Estate applications and exemptions, filing Tentative and Final Map applications with local jurisdictions, negotiating and drafting organizational documents, preparing and filing of MPROP applications and conducting meetings with residents.

Additionally, Ms. Bedell represents clients in the acquisition and disposition of various types of real property, including performing all aspects of due diligence and addressing complex title and survey issues. Ms. Bedell has represented commercial and residential owners, investors and developers of real estate projects, including shopping centers, major office projects, and residential communities, and represented developers and owners in the negotiation and preparation of easements, restrictions and agreements related to real property.
 
Ms. Bedell is one of the few attorneys nationwide certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council. Ms. Bedell is able to assist clients in all phases of the green and sustainable building process, including rating system selection, navigation of the certification process and rapidly emerging government regulations. Ms. Bedell assists clients in navigating issues relating to the purchase and sale of real estate specifically related to green and sustainable practices.
 
Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Bedell worked for Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP in San Diego as an associate in the Real Estate Department, specializing with the firm's Tenant In Common Syndication Practice. Prior to joining Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, Ms. Bedell was a real estate associate with Freeman, Freeman and Smiley, LLP in Los Angeles.