Business Details
41 Years
experience
Commercial Real Estate Legal Services Seattle
Alston, Courtnage & Bassetti has provided high-quality, results-oriented legal advice in commercial real estate since 1985. Our firm specializes exclusively in commercial real estate law, offering deep expertise across all transactional aspects. With over 35 years of experience, we serve clients including developers, investors, lenders, and institutional entities. Our attorneys combine practical business insight with legal proficiency to structure, negotiate, and close complex deals efficiently. Recognized in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers, we maintain a client-centric approach focused on delivering value.Our services span purchase and sale transactions, development projects, financing solutions, and distressed asset management. We represent clients in all property types, including office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Our team averages over 20 years of legal experience, ensuring comprehensive understanding of market dynamics. We prioritize clear communication, innovative problem-solving, and maintaining the highest professional standards. Our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted leader in Washington's real estate legal community.
Services
Commercial Real Estate Law
Purchase & Sale
Development
Leasing & Asset Management
Financing
Restructuring & Workouts
Distressed Assets & Loans
Entity Structuring
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of exclusive focus on commercial real estate law
- Our attorneys are consistently recognized in Chambers USA and Super Lawyers
- We provide innovative solutions for complex real estate financing challenges
- We represent clients in all property types across the Pacific Northwest and nationally
- Our team averages over 20 years of legal experience per attorney
Associations and certifications
- Chambers USA
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers
Services
Commercial Real Estate Law
Our firm specializes in commercial real estate law, providing comprehensive legal representation for property transactions. We advise developers, investors, and institutional clients on all aspects of real estate law. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with business acumen to deliver practical solutions for complex transactions.
Purchase & Sale
We represent clients in real estate purchase and sale agreements, covering due diligence, title analysis, and transaction structuring. Our services include preparing letters of intent and negotiating financing terms. We serve developers, investors, and commercial real estate companies in structuring successful transactions.
Development
Our development practice covers project planning, entity formation, and construction agreements for commercial properties. We advise on sustainability issues, zoning regulations, and joint venture arrangements. Our attorneys represent developers in all phases from acquisition to project completion.
Leasing & Asset Management
We provide leasing solutions for office, retail, and industrial properties, including ground leases and green leases. Our services cover lease negotiation, amendments, and landlord-tenant dispute resolution. We represent property owners and tenants in managing commercial real estate portfolios.
Financing
Our financing practice handles construction loans, permanent financing, and loan restructuring for commercial properties. We represent lenders and borrowers in documenting secured transactions. Our attorneys provide innovative solutions for complex financing challenges in changing market conditions.
People
Andrew B. Bassetti
Partner
Andy Bassetti has practiced commercial real estate law for 40 years, specializing in financing, leasing, and development. He represents national financial institutions and has been named a Washington Super Lawyer since 2005. He received his JD from UC Davis and holds an economics degree from University of the Pacific.
Michael S. Courtnage
Founder
Michael Courtnage founded the firm and has over 50 years of experience in commercial real estate law. He focuses on assisting international clients with complex transactions exceeding $100 million. A Stanford Law graduate, he serves as outside general counsel for corporate clients and is recognized in Best Lawyers and Chambers USA.
Aleana W. Harris
Partner
Aleana Harris specializes in commercial real estate transactions including development and financing. She represents developers and lenders in multi-state transactions and has been recognized as a Washington Super Lawyer. She received her law degree with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law.
Susan A. Kim
Partner
Susan Kim handles real estate and business transactions for clients in technology, hospitality, and non-profit sectors. She previously served as in-house counsel for Vulcan, Inc. and teaches legal issues at the University of Washington's Commercial Real Estate Certificate Program. She graduated from Harvard Law School in 2002.
Adam Coady
Partner
Adam Coady represents developers and healthcare providers in real estate transactions. He has experience in acquisitions, financing, and leasing matters, including work with a major healthcare client's real estate portfolio. Recognized in Chambers USA (2024-2025) and Best Lawyers, he received his JD from Georgetown University Law Center in 2011.
Questions
What areas of law does Alston, Courtnage & Bassetti specialize in?
We specialize exclusively in commercial real estate law, covering transactions, development, financing, leasing, and distressed asset management.
How long has the firm been in business?
Our firm has provided commercial real estate legal services since 1985, with individual attorneys having over 50 combined years of experience.
What types of clients do you represent?
We represent developers, investors, lenders, healthcare providers, and institutional clients in commercial real estate transactions nationwide.
Are your attorneys recognized in the legal community?
Our attorneys are consistently recognized in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers listings for real estate law excellence.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Seattle, we serve clients throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationally, handling transactions in all 50 states.
