real estate transactions, land use, and Wind or Solar energy

Real Estate Law

Navigating any real estate transaction can be an exciting yet difficult process. As a law firm built on trust, Norton, Wasserman, Jones & Kelly, L.L.C. offers real estate legal representation that meets the needs of home buyers, owners, and commercial clients throughout Salina, KS and the North Central, Northwest, Southwest Kansas communities. We believe the best outcomes result from a well-informed client, so we strive to include and educate you throughout the process.

When buying or selling residential or commercial property in Kansas, it’s important to work with a team that understands the fine details. Not handling a real estate transaction properly can prevent opportunities for your next chapter. Put our award-winning service to work for you.

• Buying and Selling of Residential and Commercial Properties
• Property Redemption
• Boundary Line Disputes
• 1031
• Reverse 1031
• Exchanges

Land Use Representation

In its simplest form, land use determines how a landowner uses their land. Any project must abide by the zoning and environmental laws of the area. Dealing with these laws can affect the progress of any project. Luckily, our team of professional attorneys has the experience needed to help clients receive approvals for all of their projects.

Thanks to our close relationship with municipalities, commissions, and various organizations, we’re well-versed in what cases our community may or may not be able to accept. We’ll be there, as your advocate, for every point of the process.

• Boundary Line Disputes
• Partitions
• Zoning
• Covenant and Other Land Use Disputes

Wind Energy

The need for wind energy representation is increasing as new, innovative ways to preserve the environment are spreading. Our expertise in the wind energy and land use laws and can represent both landowners and farmers. We can help guide you through the inner-workings of wind energy regulations.

Wind or Solar Energy

The need for renewable energy representation is increasing as new, innovative ways to preserve the environment continue to grow. Our expertise in wind energy, solar energy, and land use laws allows us to represent both landowners and farmers. We can help guide you through the inner workings of renewable energy regulations, agreements, and land use considerations.

Carbon Credits and Conservation Easements

Carbon credits and conservation easements can offer you meaningful opportunities to protect natural resources, preserve the long-term value of your land, and explore potential financial or tax benefits. Carbon credits are tradable certificates tied to greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint reduction efforts, while conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements designed to permanently protect the natural, agricultural, historical, or conservation value of your property.

NWJK Law can help you better understand these options, review the legal considerations involved, and determine whether a carbon credit agreement or conservation easement is the right fit for your land and long-term goals.

For more information on conservation easements and related federal tax considerations, visit the IRS conservation easements resource.