Our real estate group focuses on litigated and pre-suit disputes involving residential and commercial properties. We regularly contest claims involving landlords and tenants, rent control, wrongful eviction, breach of lease, breach of purchase and sales agreements, failure to disclose, easement scope and use, boundary lines, trespass, nuisance and ADA/Unruh Act, as well as many other of the myriad of disputes that can arise from ownership and use of real property.
Real Estate/Real Property Results/News
- 14Feb
Los Angeles Attorney Sandra Block has been elevated to Partner
Sandra L. Block joined the firm in 2019 as a litigation defense attorney with extensive knowledge and experience. Ms. Block quickly emerged as a team leader in both the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices....14FebAttorney Matthew Gardner rises to Partner in Los Angeles office
Matthew A. Gardner joined the firm in 2018 as an experienced litigation defense attorney having defended clients that ranged from large corporations to single individuals. Mr. Gardner quickly became a leader in the Los Angeles... - 28Dec
Los Angeles Attorneys Defeat Appeal of Trial Court Ruling Granting Dismissal of Case
Partners Sandy L. Block and Michael R. Halvorsen recently secured affirmation of a trial court ruling on a demurrer that dismissed the entire case against the clients. The City of Hermosa Beach was a co-defendant...1DecLos Angeles Attorneys Prevail in California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District
Attorneys Michael R. Halvorsen and Sandra L. Block prevailed in an appeal brought by a neighbor homeowner challenging the issuance of conditional use permit and certificate of occupancy to a residential townhouse project on the... - 1Apr
San Francisco Office Prevails on Motion to Dismiss Real Property Breach of Contract Case
Todd Angstadt and Maija Villegas recently prevailed on appeal after successfully convincing the trial court to dismiss Plaintiffs’ lawsuit in its entirety. In this breach of contract case, Plaintiffs claimed that Defendants failed to meet...1JanPartner Todd A. Angstadt Inducted into the International Association of Defense Counsel
Congratulations to Todd A. Angstadt, who was recently inducted into the International Association of Defense Counsel, an invitation only, peer-reviewed legal organization limited to approximately 2,500 members world wide. - 1Oct
San Francisco Office Obtains Defense Verdict
Bradley Jameson obtained a defense verdict following four week trial in which plaintiffs claimed defendants’ negligence caused and/or contributed to earth movement resulting in damage to their property. Mr. Jameson was able to convince the jury that...