Real Estate Litigation
When real estate transactions don’t go
well, the parties often hire attorneys to resolve the matter. I represent clients who have sued, or
have been sued, to have real estate agreements specifically enforced. I represent investors in real estate projects
where material facts have been misrepresented or the developer has misspent the
investors’ money. Many disputes revolve around financing for projects, and I
represent developers who have claimed that the lender has failed to
“come through” with promised financing.
I represent clients in
disagreements with partners and shareholders as to how to develop
property. I represent landlords who
have sued to evict tenants. I also
represent tenants who are being wrongfully evicted or whose rights to extend
leases or exercise options to purchase have been denied.
Real estate disputes can take a variety of forms. Clients need to be informed of the possible methods for resolving the dispute and the probable costs. Sometimes mediation (i.e., a settlement conference with a neutral retired judge or
experienced attorney) at some stage in the process can be the key to resolving the dispute without trial.
