Real Estate Law

Getting into real estate is a wise investment, but if you’re not careful, you could end up with an expensive problem, and/or facing litigation. 

Real estate ownership can be risky — you may have to evict a tenant, or someone may be injured on your property. You could even be sued for your personal assets. One lawsuit can have devastating effects on a lifetime of hard work.

The good news is that protecting yourself and your assets can be as simple as educating yourself before you make those mistakes. Our team offers you years of experience, training and excellence in all types of property situations. We represent Buyers, Sellers and Financial Institutions through the entire process: from drafting a Purchase and Sale Contract through obtaining the final Title Insurance Policy. 

We offer our clients broad based real estate legal advice and representation in the following transactions: 

  • Real Estate Sales Transactions

  • Closings

  • Construction Contracts

  • Leases

  • Mortgage-Based Financing Transactions

In addition to real estate transactions, we assist with the following residential and commercial real estate issues:

  • Land use

  • Easements

  • Zoning

  • Permit appeals

  • Tax-Free Exchanges

  • Foreclosures

  • Real Estate Tax Protests

  • Breach of contract

  • Buyer-seller disputes

  • Landlord-tenant disputes

When you’re ready for more help, feel free to contact us.

FAQ

Q: What is a real estate transaction?

A real estate transaction is a legal process to transfer ownership of a property from one party to another. Real estate transactions may involve commercial or residential property.

Q: How can an attorney help with a real estate transaction?

Purchasing or selling a home or commercial property is a complex transaction in California and it is important to ensure that your interests are properly protected. A real estate attorney can help guide you through every step of the transaction and review and explain all documents before you sign and otherwise protect your legal rights. A real estate attorney can facilitate a faster and more beneficial transaction while avoiding costly, unnecessary delays or expenses.

Q: What are situations that may result in real estate litigation?

Some possibilities include: boundary disputes, homeowners’ association (HOAs) disputes, construction defects and delays, property defects, breaches of contract and landlord-tenant disputes.