William N. LaForte

About

Bill is Trevett Cristo’s principal attorney in representing real estate developers. He counsels numerous real estate developers in the planning, acquisition development, financing, and leasing of all types of commercial developments, and he has represented developers in the establishment of numerous commercial office parks in the Rochester area. Bill also formulates and drafts offering plans for planned unit developments, condominiums, and both residential and commercial property owners’ associations.

Testimonial

“I have had the pleasure of working with Bill for almost 30 years. We have worked together on numerous real estate transactions involving all sorts of asset classes. I have found Bill to be a man of impeccable integrity, easily accessible and responsive. His breadth of knowledge regarding real estate matters has few peers in this community. Bill has that unique ability to find ways to get deals done.”

–  Daniel Saperstone , Vice President, The Cabot Group

Attorney Insights

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Community Association Law involves a number of interesting legal challenges. A homeowners association is the cornerstone of a planned residential commu..

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Commercial real estate can be a tricky business, especially if you are buying or selling it. Whether you are buying or selling a piece of commercial real..

Experience

  • Representing developers in the establishment of numerous commercial office parks in the Rochester area and continuing to counsel developers in all aspects of commercial real estate development.
  • Representing a Fortune 100 Company in the establishment of one of the largest commercial office parks in Upstate New York.
  • Representing one of New York State’s largest commercial banks in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate based lending.
  • Negotiating numerous commercial office leases for clients, including a major accounting firm.
  • Counseling numerous developers in the planning, development, financing, and leasing of all types of commercial developments.
  • Formulating and drafting offering plans for planned unit developments and property owners’ associations, including both residential and commercial associations.

Professional Excellence

Land Use Development
Zoning and Permitting
Financial Services
Real Estate Development
Residential Real Estate
Landlord & Tenant
Condominiums & Homeowners’ Associations

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbel
Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2011-2018)
Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Real Estate Law (2015)
Board Certified, Real Estate Attorney by the Florida Bar
Super Lawyers, Land Use/Zoning Law and Real Estate Law categories (2014-2018)
United Way of Greater Rochester Community Investor Award Recipient

Numerous Engagements For Local And State Bar Associations In All Aspects Of Real Estate Development

Syracuse University College of Law, J.D. Cum Laude (1974)
Colgate University, B.A. (1970)

New York (1975)
Florida (1982)

New York State Bar Association, Member
Florida State Bar Association, Member
Former board member of Monroe Title Insurance Corporation, a New York State-based title insurance company
1995 Ryder Cup Matches at Oak Hill Country Club, Tournament Director
1998 USGA Amateur Championship, Oak Hill Country Club, Director of Administrative Services
2003 PGA Championship, Oak Hill Country Clue, Director of Administrative Services
2013 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, Chairman, Contestant Registration
Monroe County Bar Association, Former Trustee
Ronald McDonald House, Former Board Member
Memorial Art Gallery, Former Board Member
Housing Council of Monroe County, Former Board Member and Past President
Chair of the Board of the American Heart Association, Rochester Region (2012-2014)
Member of the American Heart Association Board of Directors for the Founders Affiliate (2013-present) and Chair of the Board 2017-2019