Real estate law focuses on all legal matters pertaining to real property, including purchases, sales, leasing, development, and financing. Given the complexity and unique aspects of California's real estate regulations, specialized legal guidance becomes particularly crucial.

Key Practice Areas:

1. Purchase & Sale Agreements:

l Drafting and negotiating comprehensive contracts for property transactions

l Specifying terms including price, closing dates, and contingencies

l Addressing representations, warranties, and disclosure requirements

l Handling commercial and residential transactions

2. Title & Dispute Resolution:

l Conducting thorough title searches and examinations

l Arranging title insurance policies

l Resolving boundary disputes, easement issues, and ownership conflicts

l Quiet title actions and adverse possession claims

3. Land Use & Zoning:

l Navigating California's complex land use regulations

l Obtaining necessary permits and entitlements

l Handling variance requests and zoning changes

l CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) compliance

4. Leasing & Tenant Rights:

l Drafting and negotiating commercial leases (retail, office, industrial)

l Preparing residential rental agreements

l Advising on landlord-tenant disputes

l Handling eviction proceedings (unlawful detainers)

l Compliance with California tenant protection laws (e.g., AB 1482 rent control)

5. Real Estate Finance:

l Reviewing and negotiating loan documents

l Mortgage origination and refinancing transactions

l Construction loan agreements

l Deed of trust and foreclosure matters

l Mezzanine financing and bridge loans

Additional California-Specific Services:

l 1031 exchange transactions

l Common interest developments (HOAs and condominiums)

l Affordable housing development compliance

l Short sale negotiations

l Eminent domain and inverse condemnation matters

Our real estate practice provides end-to-end legal support for all property-related matters in California's dynamic real estate market. We help clients navigate the state's unique regulatory environment while protecting their interests in every transaction.

Note: California's real estate laws are continually evolving, with recent changes affecting areas such as tenant protections, zoning reforms (e.g., SB 9 and SB 10), and disclosure requirements. Our team maintains current knowledge of all legislative developments.