Anthony M. Kroese, a member of Lippes Mathias’ real estate practice team, will serve as a presenter at an upcoming continuing legal education program hosted by the National Business Institute (NBI) on April 4. The program, Commercial Real Estate Leases: Drafting and Negotiation Made Simple, is designed for attorneys seeking foundational knowledge in commercial leasing. 

Kroese will lead the opening session, Breaking Down Commercial Lease Structures and Types, from 2 to 3 p.m. Topics will include gross, net and hybrid lease formats; lease distinctions across retail, office, industrial and specialized sectors; and considerations for ground and farm leases. 

The course aims to provide attendees with a practical understanding of common lease provisions and redlining techniques, along with lessons learned from real-world examples. 

About Anthony M. Kroese 

Anthony M. Kroese is a member of Lippes Mathias’ real estate practice team and leads one of the firm’s attorney coordinated groups for social engagement. He represents owners, developers and investors nationwide in a wide range of commercial real estate and finance transactions, including corporate term loans and revolving credit facilities, mezzanine loans, and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) financings. 

He routinely prepares and negotiates project development contracts, loan documents, purchase and sale agreements, property management agreements, commercial leases — including sale-leasebacks — licenses and franchise agreements. He works collaboratively with commercial real estate clients through business issues related to landlord-tenant disputes, construction and reciprocal easements, due diligence memorandums, and title and survey analysis. 

Kroese regularly counsels clients on complex commercial real estate-related corporate issues, including corporate formation, governance and dissolution, merger and acquisition due diligence, zoning ordinances, and the preparation of corporate transaction profiles. He works with the firm’s corporate and sports, entertainment and hospitality practice teams to efficiently handle commercial real estate components within broader transactions. Kroese is frequently called upon to draft legal opinion letters, leveraging his experience in real estate law to provide authoritative legal assessments on various matters. 

Based on his prior experience with commercial and real estate litigation, Kroese works with clients to develop strategies during transactions that mitigate future disputes, providing counsel on real estate dispute resolution and mitigation options, and advising clients on steps to protect business interests at the onset of a dispute. 

In the Western New York community, Kroese is actively involved in various charitable and community organizations, where he provides his time and legal expertise to the Buffalo, New York, region and beyond. He is also passionate about mentoring young professionals in the legal field, with a focus on commercial real estate and land development. He regularly speaks with students preparing to start their legal education, including at his alma maters, Canisius University and the University of Notre Dame, and participates in career development programs, sharing his experiences and insights into commercial real estate law. 

About Lippes Mathias LLP 

Lippes Mathias is a full-service law firm with more than 220 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, Clarence, Albany, Long Island, New York, Rochester, Syracuse, and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Greater Toronto Area; Chicago, Ill.; Jacksonville and West Palm Beach, Fla.; Cleveland, Ohio; San Antonio, Texas; Oklahoma City, Okla. and Washington, D.C., the firm represents publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, independent sponsors, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, governmental entities, and individuals.