Real Estate Litigation

Real Estate Litigation Services

Purchase & Sale Disputes

• Breach of real estate purchase agreements
• Failure to close disputes
• Deposit and escrow conflicts
• Misrepresentation and disclosure claims

Real estate transactions frequently give rise to post-contract disputes.

Title & Boundary Disputes

• Quiet title actions
• Easement disputes
• Boundary and encroachment conflicts
• Restrictive covenant enforcement

We protect ownership rights and clarify property interests.

Development & Land Use-Related Disputes

• Development agreement litigation
• Conditions precedent and entitlement conflicts
• Infrastructure and improvement obligations
• Disputes involving public-private projects

Development disputes often involve overlapping contractual and regulatory considerations.

Financing & Foreclosure Litigation

• Mortgage enforcement disputes
• Lender liability claims
• Foreclosure defense and prosecution
• Priority and lien conflicts

Real estate financing disputes often intersect with commercial lending and bankruptcy law.

Commercial Lease & Property Management Litigation

• Lease interpretation disputes
• CAM allocation conflicts
• Property management liability claims
• Landlord-tenant litigation (commercial only)

We represent both landlords and tenants in complex property disputes.

Partition & Ownership Conflicts

• Co-ownership disputes
• Partition actions
• Joint venture property disagreements
• Business-related property ownership conflicts

Ownership disputes require careful evaluation of contractual and statutory rights.

Who We Represent

Our Real Estate Litigation practice represents:

• Commercial property owners
• Real estate developers
• Investors and joint venture partners
• Financial institutions and lenders
• Commercial landlords and tenants
• Construction and development firms
• Government contractors holding real property
• Closely held businesses with property assets

We tailor strategy to the financial and operational goals of each client.

Industries Served

We regularly handle property disputes in industries including:

• Commercial real estate and development
• Construction and infrastructure
• Retail and shopping centers
• Hospitality and mixed-use projects
• Healthcare facilities
• Government contractor facilities
• Industrial and warehouse operations
• Franchise and multi-location businesses

Industry awareness strengthens contract analysis and damages evaluation.

Real Estate Litigation FAQs

What is real estate litigation?

Real estate litigation involves legal disputes related to property ownership, development agreements, leases, financing, title issues, and contractual obligations connected to real property.

Can a buyer recover a deposit if a transaction fails to close?

Recovery of a deposit depends on contract language, contingencies, and whether the failure to close resulted from breach or unmet conditions. Legal analysis of the purchase agreement is essential.

What is a quiet title action?

A quiet title action is a lawsuit filed to resolve competing claims to property ownership and to establish clear legal title.

How are real estate disputes resolved?

Many disputes resolve through negotiation or mediation. However, litigation may be necessary to enforce ownership rights, recover damages, or protect financial interests.

Can lenders be sued in real estate transactions?

Yes. Lender liability claims may arise from alleged misconduct in financing transactions. Conversely, lenders may pursue enforcement actions for default.