Dental Office Lease: A General Guide
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Quick Facts — Dental Office Lease Lawyers
- Avg cost to draft a Commercial Lease: $880.00
- Avg cost to review a Commercial Lease: $710.00
- Lawyers available: 295 dental lawyers
- Clients helped: 675 recent dental office lease projects
- Avg lawyer rating: 4.94 (117 reviews)
What is a Dental Office Lease?
A dental office lease is a type of commercial lease agreement a dental practice owner will sign with a landlord to rent the commercial space needed to run their dental practice. This type of lease will typically last for 5 to 10 years since there may need to be a significant investment in the buildout of the space and equipment.
Dental lawyers specialize in helping the owners of dental practices, including reviewing their commercial lease and handling contract negotiation.
Common Terms in a Dental Office Lease
Dental office leases can vary based on their terms, but below are some common terms you may find:
Rental Amount and Increases
This section will outline the monthly rent amount as well as outline rent increases that may be part of the contract.
Term of the Lease
This section will cover how long the lease will last, which is typically between 5 to 10 years for a dental practice.
Improvements and Modifications
This section will cover how the tenant can make modifications and improvements to the space. Given dentist offices typically require a lot of custom buildouts and equipment, this section of the dental office lease is particularly important.
Maintenance and Repairs
This section will cover who is responsible for making repairs and maintaining the office space. This is also important given the uniqueness of dental equipment and facilities.
Insurance and Liability
This section will outline the insurance requirements for the tenant and landlord. This may include malpractice insurance, property insurance, and general liability insurance. The landlord will want to require insurance to make sure the dental practice is covered and can continue to pay rent in case of any accidents or issues.
Compliance
This section will ensure the tenant complies with any relevant regulations, like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) and health and safety regulations.
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Samuel R.
My career interests are to practice Transactional Corporate Law, including Business Start Up, as well as Real Estate Law, Estate Planning Law, and Intellectual Property Law. I am currently licensed in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Utah, after having moved to Phoenix from Philadelphia in September 2019. I currently serve as General Counsel for a bioengineering company. I handle everything from their Business Transactional Agreements, Private Placement Memorandums, and Corporate Structures to Intellectual Property Assignments, to Employment Law and Beach of Contract settlements. Responsibilities include writing and executing agreements, drafting court pleadings, court appearances, mergers and acquisitions, transactional documents, managing expert specialized legal counsel, legal research and anticipating unique legal issues that could impact the Company. Conducted an acquisition of an entire line of intellectual property from a competitor. In regards to other clients, I am primarily focused on transactional law for clients in a variety of industries including, but not limited to, real estate investment, property management, and e-commerce. Work is primarily centered around entity formation and corporate structure, corporate governance agreements, PPMs, opportunity zone tax incentives, and all kinds of business to business agreements. I have also recently gained experience with Estate Planning law, drafting numerous Estate Planning documents for people such as Wills, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, and Trusts. I was selected to the Super Lawyers Southwest Rising Stars list for 2024 - 2026. Each year no more than 2.5% of the attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico are selected to the Rising Stars. I am looking to further gain legal experience in these fields of law as well as expand my legal experience assisting business start ups, and also trademark registration and licensing.
"Sam was awesome to work with, super helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommend."
Keidi C.
Keidi S. Carrington brings a wealth of legal knowledge and business experience in the financial services area with a particular focus on investment management. She is a former securities examiner at the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Associate Counsel at State Street Bank & Trust and has consulted for various investment houses and private investment entities. Her work has included developing a mutual fund that invested in equity securities of listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other listed real estate companies; establishing private equity and hedge funds that help clients raise capital by preparing offering materials, negotiating with prospective investors, preparing partnership and LLC operating agreements and advising on and documenting management arrangements; advising on the establishment of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs/Token Offerings) and counseling SEC registered and state investment advisers regarding organizational structure and compliance. Ms. Carrington is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in International Relations. She earned her Juris Doctorate from New England Law | Boston and her LL.M. in Banking and Financial Law from Boston University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New York. Currently, her practice focuses on assisting investors, start-ups, small and mid-size businesses with their legal needs in the areas of corporate and securities law.
"Received very meaningful advice and I hope to work with you in the future."
Ryan W.
Ryan A. Webber focuses his practice primarily on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Life Care Planning. His clients range from young families concerned about protecting their family as well as aging individuals. Ryan provides Estate Planning, Trust Planning, Special Needs Planning, Public Benefit Planning, and Estate Administration. Ryan focuses on the holistic approach to the practice of elder law which seeks to ensure clients are receiving good care when needed and that they preserve enough assets with which to pay for such care. Many families and individuals also come to Ryan for preparation of their wills, power of attorney, and healthcare guidance documents. Additionally, Ryan assists small and medium sized business owners with their organizational and planning needs. From starting or winding down a business, Ryan provides quality business advice.
"Phenomenal work! Was quick to review and respond to my questions. I Highly recommend working with him!"
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Grace C.
I’m Grace E. Carlson, an intellectual property & transactional attorney, founder of aTMospheric IP, LLC, with over 6 years of combined law firm and in-house experience. I help businesses, startups, creators, and entrepreneurs draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts while protecting their brands and innovations. My expertise includes SaaS agreements, MSAs, NDAs, licensing contracts, vendor and partnership agreements, as well as comprehensive trademark strategy, copyright matters, AI-related IP issues, and technology transactions. I’ve supported global companies including Robinhood, Iron Mountain, and Microsoft, and provided flexible in-house counsel through Axiom Law across fintech, SaaS, consumer goods, and data center industries. Known for translating complex legal issues into clear, practical solutions, I focus on delivering contracts that reduce risk, support go-to-market strategies, and scale with your business. Whether you need a custom SaaS agreement, trademark-integrated contracts, or AI compliance review, I provide responsive, business-minded counsel. Bar Admissions: Washington (2020) & Oregon (2021) J.D., Seattle University School of Law Let’s get your contracts and IP protections done right — efficiently and effectively.
"Grace was wonderful to work with and helped me write a solid contract for my practice. I look forward to working with them again on future projects."
Daniel K.
I graduated from Yale University magna cum laude, served as a Fulbright Scholar in Italy and attended UC Berkeley School of Law. In 2023, I was named a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times. I have broad experience in corporate transactions and in serving as outside general counsel to clients. I started my legal career in Silicon Valley and Hong Kong working on large equity and debt financings and matters for private wealth clients. After returning home to Los Angeles, I advised startup companies with formations, acquisitions and day-to-day matters such as sales contracts and licensing. More recently, I have focused on data, IT and SaaS contracts for both providers and customers. My clients include NASDAQ-listed companies, a top ranked children’s hospital and local startups.
"Daniel assisted me with a project that had a relatively quick turnaround and provided thoughtful and thorough feedback. Highly recommend!"
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"I hired Philips for a limited-scope review of a fairly complicated commercial lease and payment dispute involving several years of leases, accounting ledgers, payment records, correspondence, and a draft pre-suit demand. Philips did an excellent job. He carefully reviewed the underlying documents, identified both the strengths and potential weaknesses of my position, addressed possible defenses and procedural issues, and provided a detailed written memorandum with clear, actionable recommendations. What impressed me most was his thoroughness. He addressed a number of additional questions that went beyond the basic scope of what I originally requested because he felt they were important to properly evaluating the matter. He also communicated clearly throughout the process and asked thoughtful questions rather than making assumptions when something needed clarification. I came away with a much better understanding of my legal position and a clear path forward. I would absolutely work with Philips again and would recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who is thorough, practical, responsive, and willing to dig into the details."
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Thank you, Armando, for the exceptional review. I am glad to hear that the memorandum gave you a clear understanding of your position and a practical path forward. Your detailed and precisely written bid request made that level of analysis possible. When a client provides clear deliverables upfront, it allows a short, fixed fee engagement to run efficiently and predictably, and it helps future clients obtain competitive bids on a comparable playing field. I also appreciate your feedback on the additional questions. Although you did not ask, I thought addressing those questions, which were very relevant to the factual background, was important for you to properly evaluate the matter. Your thorough due diligence in explaining your needs in the bid request made that level of analysis possible, and that kind of structured collaboration reflects the approach I have used while assisting clients with a wide range of legal issues in more than twenty states, where clarity and precision have produced strong, practical results. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. If you ever need further assistance with pre-suit matters, I will be glad to help.
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Commercial lease review for a physical therapy clinic in Chapel Hill, NC
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Number of Bids: 5
Bid Range: $450 - $650
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