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Commercial Real Estate
Oppenheimer Law offers comprehensive counsel for commercial real estate in Kansas City. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or investing, we provide local expertise, meticulous oversight, and strategic advice to safeguard your interests. Our goal is to maximize value and minimize risk so you can focus on outcomes.
Funding & Development
Oppenheimer Law's specialized Funding and Development practice brings complex projects to life in Kansas City. We structure deals, negotiate terms, and secure financing that supports your long-term objectives. From private equity arrangements to large-scale construction, Oppenheimer Law delivers the clarity and strategic insight needed to guide your project from concept to completion.
Local Land Use Counsel
Navigating land use and zoning issues in Kansas City is critical to a successful real estate venture. Oppenheimer Law’s Land Use practice leverages local expertise to streamline approvals, negotiate with regulators, and ensure your project meets all necessary requirements. We help clear the path so you can build with confidence.
Home Owner Associations
Oppenheimer Law represents both homeowners and all types of associations—neighborhood, condominium, and planned communities—throughout Kansas and Missouri. Our firm is trusted for clear, practical guidance across every stage of association law, from formation and governance to enforcement and dispute resolution. Whether you're drafting bylaws, navigating board responsibilities, or facing a contentious conflict, we provide efficient, experienced legal solutions tailored to your community’s needs
Meet Our Real Estate Team
Leo Oppenheimer
Leo Oppenheimer
Leo Oppenheimer
Founder Leo Oppenheimer has owned and invested in Kansas City real estate for over twenty years.
He studied law at Columbia in New York City and began his legal career at one of Kansas City's premier real estate law firms, where he trained in financing, development, acquisitions, sales, leasing, and eminent domain.
In addition to his t
Founder Leo Oppenheimer has owned and invested in Kansas City real estate for over twenty years.
He studied law at Columbia in New York City and began his legal career at one of Kansas City's premier real estate law firms, where he trained in financing, development, acquisitions, sales, leasing, and eminent domain.
In addition to his transactional work, Leo specializes in real estate-related litigation. He has litigated millions in real estate claims. He brings a proven track record at the negotiating table and in state and federal courts.
Leo combines his top-tier legal training with his hands-on experience to understand his clients and maximize outcomes.
Tony Van Trece
Leo Oppenheimer
Leo Oppenheimer
Tony Van Trece leads Oppenheimer Law's Kansas City real estate and transactional practice.
Tony focuses his practice on real estate transactions and development, representing clients in all phases of the development process, including financing, incentives, permitting, and zoning.
He later trained at one of Kansas City’s top real estate a
Tony Van Trece leads Oppenheimer Law's Kansas City real estate and transactional practice.
Tony focuses his practice on real estate transactions and development, representing clients in all phases of the development process, including financing, incentives, permitting, and zoning.
He later trained at one of Kansas City’s top real estate and land use firms, has served as general counsel across multiple industries, and brought his highly successful solo practice to Oppenheimer Law.
Tony earned his law degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City and then began his real estate and development career as counsel for the City of Kansas City. In that role, he worked closely with developers on complex projects, advising on zoning, incentives, public-private partnerships, and other real estate-related matters on behalf of the City.
Before joining Oppenheimer Law, Tony ran a successful solo practice focused on real estate development in Kansas City, where he represented developers and built strong relationships across the local development community.
At Oppenheimer Law, Tony brings a unique, insider-level understanding of how development actually gets done in Kansas City. Having worked inside City Hall and across the table from decision-makers, he knows how to navigate the approval process, structure incentives, and move projects forward efficiently. Combined with his deep network in the local development community, Tony gives clients a strategic advantage that few attorneys in the Kansas City market can match.
Katharine Ross
Leo Oppenheimer
Katharine Ross
Katharine Ross is an attorney in Oppenheimer Law's real estate group.
Katharine began her legal career at one of Kansas City's largest real estate law firms, where she earned experience in all aspects of commercial real estate.
As a member of Oppenheimer Law's real estate team, she focuses on litigation and deal support, homeowner associa
Katharine Ross is an attorney in Oppenheimer Law's real estate group.
Katharine began her legal career at one of Kansas City's largest real estate law firms, where she earned experience in all aspects of commercial real estate.
As a member of Oppenheimer Law's real estate team, she focuses on litigation and deal support, homeowner associations, commercial leasing, and landlord representation.
She earned her law degree from the University of Missouri, where she was an NCAA Division I All-American swimmer and diver. She brings that same discipline and drive to her legal practice.