Commercial Real Estate & Developer Litigation Attorney In Los Angeles
A commercial real estate dispute can put millions in equity, financing and property value at risk. A failed joint venture, disputed capital call or partner misconduct can threaten your control of a development or property. When so much is at stake, you need counsel ready to protect your interests and act before the dispute causes greater harm.
At The Lovell Firm, attorney Tre Lovell brings more than 30 years of high-stakes trial experience to complex real estate disputes. His experience includes major real estate fraud litigation, including a $200 million overseas real estate matter involving significant capital and ownership interests.
When Real Estate Deals And Partnerships Break Down
California real estate disputes can become serious when a conflict between owners, partners or other parties affects who controls a property or how much it is worth. A dispute over a lease, acquisition or financing can put your investment at risk when one party fails to meet its obligations or provides misleading information. Our business litigation practice helps protect major property interests when these disputes escalate.
Protecting Your Position When Property Is At Risk
When a dispute threatens your equity or control of a property, acting early can help. We may ask the court to protect the property or settle a dispute over who controls it. We may also seek payment for losses caused by another party. For disputes involving invested capital or partner misconduct, our investor disputes practice can help protect your interests and investment.
Trial Experience For High-Stakes Real Estate Disputes
Real estate disputes can involve ownership issues, financial records and competing claims to valuable property. Attorney Lovell draws on his experience in business, partnership and fraud litigation when major property and investments are at stake. He prepares each case to protect your position and pursue the relief the law allows.
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Real Estate
Real estate disputes can raise questions about your rights, your property and your legal options. Here are answers to common questions about commercial real estate disputes.
Q: What is the legal standard for an emergency injunction or TRO in a California commercial real estate dispute?
A: To get an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or preliminary injunction, a business must meet two requirements. It must show a good chance of winning its main claim, such as fraud or a lease default. It must also show that the harm without court action would be greater than the harm the order may cause the other party.
Q: How do California courts handle joint venture deadlock and disputes in real estate holding LLCs?
A: When joint venture partners or managing members cannot agree on key issues such as capital calls, development or refinancing, a court may step in. Depending on the case, the court may dissolve the company, appoint a receiver to manage the property or order one party to buy the other’s ownership interest.
Q: Can a real estate developer or investor be personally liable for misrepresentation or fraud in California?
A: Yes. A real estate holding company may protect its owners from business debts. But California law may allow personal liability when a developer, managing member or officer commits fraud, gives false information, hides important property information or breaches duties owed to investors or other parties.
Protect Your Real Estate Investment
Real estate disputes can become harder to resolve as ownership, financing and assets change. Contact The Lovell Firm to discuss your situation with a commercial real estate lawyer and the options available to protect your real estate equity. Call 877-235-3938 or send an email to schedule a confidential case evaluation.