Los Angeles Real Estate Litigation Attorney
Your real estate is a concrete asset, the financial bedrock of your business or your family’s security. But when a legal dispute arises from a failed transaction, a dishonest partner, or a fight over a property line, that solid foundation can develop deep legal fault lines, threatening the value and stability of your investment.
You need a law firm that responds with strategic force. The team at Wade Litigation serves as your Los Angeles real estate litigation attorney, providing the powerful, commercially-driven advocacy required to protect your property rights and resolve high-stakes conflicts.
Our attorneys are aggressive litigators who think like investors. We dissect the complex details of deeds, contracts, and transactions to build and execute a decisive legal strategy aimed at achieving your financial objectives.
We fight to enforce your rights and secure your position in the competitive Los Angeles real estate market.
Surveying your legal position
- Real estate litigation is the court-based process for resolving property disputes, from enforcing purchase agreements to clearing title, within the Los Angeles County court system.
- California’s Statute of Frauds requires most real estate contracts to be in writing to be legally enforceable, which makes documentary evidence a priority in your case.
- California imposes strict statutes of limitation on property claims; missing a deadline, such as the four-year limit for a written contract breach, can permanently bar you from seeking justice.
- Success in these disputes requires a deep investigation of property records, financial documents, and witness testimony to build an undeniable factual case.
- Wade Litigation represents developers, investors, property owners, and commercial tenants, combining sophisticated legal analysis with aggressive courtroom advocacy.
Why Wade Litigation is Your Advocate in Los Angeles Real Estate Disputes
In a market where fortunes are made and lost on real estate, your choice of legal counsel is a critical business decision. Wade Litigation provides the sophisticated, trial-ready representation that complex property disputes demand, backed by a relentless focus on our clients’ financial success.
Command of the LA County Superior Court
The Civil Division of the Los Angeles County Superior Court is a vast and challenging jurisdiction. Our attorneys practice in these courthouses consistently. We have an in-depth, working knowledge of the local rules, the specific procedures of different departments, and the judicial officers who preside over these cases.
This practical experience allows us to manage your case with a level of precision that avoids costly procedural errors and positions you for a favorable outcome.
A strategy driven by your financial goals
We view real estate disputes through a commercial lens. A legal victory is only a true win if it makes financial sense for you as an investor or owner. We analyze every legal option by weighing the potential costs against the potential returns, ensuring our litigation strategy always aligns with your bottom line and the long-term value of your asset.
Direct Attorney access and decisive counsel
When a multi-million-dollar asset is on the line, you need clear, direct answers from the person managing your case. At Wade Litigation, you work directly with a senior attorney who is in command of every detail.
We provide candid assessments, regular strategic updates, and decisive recommendations, so you always have the information you need to make intelligent business decisions.
Formidable trial-ready representation
We build every case for trial. This rigorous preparation and our reputation for being aggressive and effective in the courtroom provide you with maximum leverage during settlement negotiations.
Opposing counsel knows we will take a case to verdict if a fair offer is not made. We pursue efficient resolutions from a position of undeniable strength.
A broad spectrum of real estate litigation services
The Los Angeles real estate market is one of the most dynamic and complex in the world. Our firm has the depth and versatility to handle the wide array of disputes that arise within it.
When a Transaction Collapses: Purchase and Sale Disputes
A failed real estate deal can have devastating financial consequences. We represent buyers, sellers, and developers when a breach of contract or misconduct derails a transaction.
Failure to disclose property defects
Sellers have a legal duty to disclose any known material defects to a buyer. When they intentionally conceal problems, the buyer often is left with a property worth far less than they paid.
We pursue claims against sellers and their agents for failing to disclose serious issues. These cases require a meticulous investigation to prove what the seller knew and when they knew it. We build powerful cases based on a wide range of concealed issues common in Los Angeles properties, including:
- Unpermitted construction or illegal additions.
- Foundation problems, soil instability, or hillside slide risks.
- Serious water intrusion, mold, or plumbing issues.
- Neighborhood noise or nuisance problems.
- Disputes over zoning or land use restrictions.
We fight to recover the costs to repair the defects, the diminished value of the property, and in some cases, to rescind the entire sale.
Breach of the purchase agreement
When one party fails to perform its obligations under the purchase and sale agreement, we take decisive action. We represent clients when a buyer fails to secure financing and close escrow, or when a seller gets a better offer and refuses to sell.
We pursue all available legal remedies, including monetary damages for the breach or a lawsuit for “specific performance” to force the transaction to close.
Conflicts Over Property Rights: Title, Easement, and Boundary Disputes
The fundamental rights to own, use, and access your property are paramount. We represent owners in complex disputes that threaten these core rights.
Quiet title actions
A “cloud” on your title, such as an old lien or a competing ownership claim, can make it impossible to sell or finance your property. A quiet title action is a lawsuit that asks the court to issue a judgment that definitively clears the title and establishes your sole ownership against all other claims.
Boundary line and easement disputes
Disputes between neighboring property owners can be intense and financially draining. We provide strong representation in conflicts over the true location of a property line, often involving competing surveys and historical records.
We also litigate disputes over easements, which are legal rights for a non-owner to use a portion of the property for a specific purpose, such as a shared driveway or utility access.
Commercial landlord-tenant litigation
We represent owners of commercial properties and business tenants in high-stakes lease disputes. We handle cases involving non-payment of rent, breaches of lease covenants, disputes over common area maintenance (CAM) charges, and unlawful detainer (eviction) actions.
Protecting Your Legal Position in a Property Dispute
The first steps you take in a real estate conflict can protect your legal rights and strengthen your case. Acting with purpose can preserve evidence and protect your rights.
When a dispute arises, methodically gathering information can secure your position. Taking these key actions provides your legal team with the foundation needed to build a powerful case.
- Preserve all communications. Gather and save every email, text message, and letter related to the dispute. Do not delete anything.
- Collect all key documents. Assemble your purchase agreement, deed, title report, inspection reports, leases, and any other contracts or documents related to the property.
- Create a detailed timeline. Write down a chronological account of all events, conversations, and discoveries.
- Do not make admissions. In any communication with the other party, do not admit fault or make statements that an opponent could use against you later.
- Consult counsel immediately. California law sets strict time limits for filing lawsuits. The statute of limitations for breach of a written contract, for example, is four years under California Code of Civil Procedure § 337.
Taking these steps ensures you are prepared to act from a position of strength.
The Inadequacy of AI for Real Estate Litigation
An AI can define “adverse possession,” but it cannot walk your property line, analyze a 100-year-old survey map, or depose a seller to expose their knowledge of a concealed defect.
Real estate litigation is grounded in the tangible world. It depends on the specifics of a parcel of land, the history of its use, and the credibility of the people involved. Relying on an algorithm to grasp these physical and human nuances is a strategic error.
For a dispute involving your most significant asset, you need the real-world judgment of the attorneys at Wade Litigation.
FAQ for Los Angeles Real Estate Litigation Attorney
What is a “lis pendens” and how does it affect my property?
A lis pendens is a formal notice recorded with the county that a lawsuit is pending which affects the title to a piece of real estate. It acts as a powerful warning to any potential buyers or lenders, making it nearly impossible to sell or refinance the property until the litigation is resolved. It is a key tool to protect a claimant’s interest in a property during a dispute.
My real estate contract has an arbitration clause. What does that mean?
An arbitration clause is a provision that requires you to resolve any disputes through a private process called arbitration instead of going to court. In arbitration, you present your case to a neutral arbitrator who makes a binding decision. This process can be faster than court but offers very limited rights to appeal.
I bought a house and found major problems the inspector missed. Can I sue the inspector?
Potentially, yes. You can hold a home inspector liable for negligence if they failed to identify and report a defect that a reasonably competent inspector would have discovered. These cases often depend on the specific language of your inspection agreement and proving that the inspector’s failure to find the problem fell below the professional standard of care.
What is “specific performance”?
Specific performance is a legal remedy where a court orders a party to fulfill their exact obligation under a contract. In real estate, since every property is unique, a buyer can sue a breaching seller for specific performance to force them to complete the sale as agreed, rather than just settling for monetary damages.
Protect Your Investment with a Powerful Advocate
Your real estate holdings are too valuable to be left vulnerable. Do not let a legal dispute diminish your real estate investment or compromise your rights. The Los Angeles real estate litigation attorneys at Wade Litigation have the experience, the commercial acumen, and the courtroom strength to fight for you.
Our firm serves clients with property interests throughout Los Angeles County from our Redondo Beach office. We invite you to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your dispute and learn how we can help you achieve your objectives.
Call Wade Litigation at (866) 784-2624 or complete our online contact form to connect with our legal team.