Areas of practice
Real Estate Development and Entitlements
Provide insights into the process of real estate development, including land use entitlements, zoning, permitting, and compliance with local regulations. Help evaluate whether a project had the necessary approvals and adhered to development protocols.
Ownership, Title, and Easement Issues
Assist in resolving disputes related to property ownership, title disputes, and easement rights. Analyze deeds, title records, and historical property usage to provide clarification on ownership matters.
Construction and Defects
Evaluate the quality of construction work, identifying defects, design flaws, and other issues that may lead to disputes. Assess construction-related legal matters.
Lender / Borrower / Bank Issues
Offer insights into financial and lending aspects of real estate transactions. Evaluate lending agreements, financial obligations, and dispute resolution pertaining to lender-borrower relationships.
Lease and Investment Analysis
Provide assessments of the financial and legal aspects of lease agreements, property valuations, and investment returns. Assist in cases involving financial disputes related to property leases and investments.
Tenant / Landlord Contract Disputes
Help resolve legal conflicts concerning lease agreements, rent, eviction, tenant rights, and landlord obligations. Provide clarity on the terms and enforceability of lease contracts.
Limited and General Partner Issues
Analyze partnership agreements, responsibilities, and financial distributions to determine compliance and resolve conflicts.
Accredited and Non- accredited Investor Issues
Evaluate investment structures and compliance with legal standards. Identify whether the investment opportunities adhere to securities regulations, especially those involving accredited and non-accredited investors.
Developer, Lender, and Investor Deal Structures
Interpret the terms and structures of real estate deals involving developers, lenders, and investors. Evaluate the contractual agreements and financial arrangements to determine adherence to deal terms.
Conflicts of Interest, Brokers, and Investors
Assess whether conflicts existed in real estate transactions and investments. Help identify any breaches of fiduciary duties.
Real Estate Brokerage E&O
Evaluate whether brokers and agents have fulfilled their professional responsibilities and assess any errors or omissions in transactions.
Financing Structure - Debt & Equity
Examine the financial structures in real estate deals, including the balance between debt and equity financing. Provide insights into the terms and conditions of financing agreements.
Testifying in State Court, Arbitration, and Mediation
Assist in presenting complex real estate matters in a comprehensible manner to the legal professionals and decision- makers involved.
Architecture and Engineering Defects
Analyze structural and design issues in real estate construction. Identify defects and evaluate their impact on property value and safety.
Planning & Zoning Issues and Disputes
Evaluate whether property developments comply with local zoning regulations and land use planning. Assist in resolving disputes over land use rights and compliance with planning requirements.
Property Management
Assess the responsibilities of property managers and evaluate their compliance with property management agreements. Assist in disputes related to the maintenance and operation of real estate properties.
Contract Disputes
Interpret and assess the terms of contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to real estate transactions. Provide insights into contract enforceability and adherence.
Partnership Disputes
Examine partnership agreements, roles, and financial contributions to provide insights for dispute resolution.