Real Estate Litigation

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We have considerable experience handling disputes related to commercial real estate, including quiet title actions, commission and fee claims, enforcement of sale contracts, condemnation, commercial landlord-tenant matters, and title insurance claims.  Our representation includes prosecution and defense of such actions on behalf of owners, developers, lenders, landlords, tenants, insurers, and brokers.

Our attorneys strive to remove barriers to the purchase, sale, or lease of properties by our clients.  We also facilitate, through cost-effective resolution of disputes, the successful development of residential, retail, and industrial projects such as subdivisions, shopping centers, and manufacturing facilities.

Representative Cases:

• Defended regional brokerage firm and its president against commission-related claims by former broker, including fraud and unfair trade practices claims.  Obtained dismissal or jury verdict in favor of clients on all issues.
• Represented tenant in enforcement of rights against landlord related to replacement of mechanical systems at industrial facility.  Obtained arbitration award in favor of client.
• Litigated and tried issues of property valuation for owners in condemnation, title insurance, and property damage cases.
• Defended seller of significant state landmark against commission-related claims by listing agent, including bad faith and unfair trade practices.
• Pursued quiet title action and obtained favorable judgment against multiple entities including state department of transportation and national railroad in order to permit construction of subdivision by client.
• Enforced owners' right to maintain perimeter fencing under their restrictive covenants by obtaining preliminary and permanent injunctions against their homeowners association’s attempts to assert fines and foreclose liens against the property.