Real Estate Litigation

Buyers and Sellers

• Disputes with the buyer/seller
• Nondisclosure of defects or other material facts
• Commission disputes with real estate agent
• Faulty inspections
• Faulty appraisal
• Problems with loan broker or lender
• Mediation and other alternative dispute resolution

Real Estate Professionals

• Commission disputes
• Local board ethics claims
• Defense of uninsured claims

Homeowners

• Construction defects in new and older homes
• Soil subsidence and landslides
• Problems with neighbors and homeowners associations
• Boundary disputes
• City or County code enforcement problems

Commercial Property Owners and Tenants

• Lease disputes
• Broker disputes
• Condemnation ("eminent domain" claims)
• Mediation and other alternative dispute resolution

Trust and Probate Disputes

Many complex and difficult legal issues can be created by the death of a loved one. It is possible to contest wills and trusts on a variety of grounds. The administration process can also be disputed by interested parties whose rights may have been disregarded. Trustees and administrators in probate can have their actions examined and challenged.  Beneficiaries may have claims for increased inheritance. Heirs that have been disinherited or ignored may have legal recourse.  Estate documents may be the product of fraud, deceit, or undue influence by predators or family members.

Long Law Offices can assist you in these areas:

• Will & Trust Contests - Wills and trusts can be challenged if it is suspected that the will or trust is not legally valid or if the person who wrote it was the victim of undue influence.
• Power of Attorney Contests - These occur when agents misuse their power of attorney privileges or incorrectly handle the assets associated with an estate.
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty Suits - These occur when the executor/administrator/trustee handles an estate's assets incorrectly or illegally.
• Fraudulent Transfers - Unauthorized or deceptive movements of assets away from an estate. 
• Protection of Beneficiary Rights - If you are being denied the inheritance you believe you deserve, learn about your rights as a beneficiary.
• Wills and Trusts Interpretation - Clarifying a confusing or ambiguous will or trust document.

Business and Corporate Litigation

• Breach of contract
• Creditor's rights and collection
• Provisional remedies - attachment, injunction
• Corporate shareholders suits
• Partnership disputes
• Fraudulent transfers
• Stock purchase and sale disputes