REAL PROPERTY

Settled pre-litigation breach of contract/misrepresentation claims by a real estate development company alleging the civil engineering firm that contracted with both the buyer and seller on a large-scale residential project misled or negligently failed to alert the buyer that the current plans did not comport with the Tentative Map for the project, resulting in additional costs and delays that ultimately failed the project resulting in millions of dollars in losses.

Settled homeowner and former board member's numerous claims against HOA for governance violations, as well as claims for property damage and Civil Code section 5235 attorney's fees and penalties.

Settled pre-litigation dispute between landlord and commercial tenant as to liability for installation of a fire sprinkler system and attendant delay damages, requiring experienced evaluation of contract interpretation and cited caselaw.

Settled high-conflict easement encroachment, nuisance, trespass claims between adjoining property owners.

Claims of quiet title hinging on determination of the validity and interpretation of a 1910 easement. Also involved standing issue tied to time of property ownership and filing of complaint.

Interpretation of contract regarding purchase of land by adjoining property owner involving questions regarding option language, lot line adjustments, boundary survey maps and the Williamson Act.

Resolved issues surrounding enforcement of an agreement settling a nuisance and unlawful construction claim against adjoining property owner requiring tracking of permits and implementation of pond outfall improvement work.

Easement dispute hinging on interpretation of 1971 conveyance deed and analysis of after-acquired title doctrine.

Claims of nuisance, trespass and prescriptive easement requiring analysis of evidence of use involving primary and secondary access easements.

1161a unlawful detainer with demurrer raising issues with service, notice, market value and perfection of title.