TRANSACTIONS
• Condo Conversion and Relocation Fee Disputes:
Handled legal matters related to tenant relocation fees during condo conversions and property redevelopment, testified before Los Angeles Planning and Land Use Committee, negotiated highest relocation fees for tenants to date.

• Leases:
Successfully defended clients in commercial and residential lease disputes, including unlawful detainer actions and eviction proceedings.
Negotiated favorable lease terms and renewals for both landlords and tenants in commercial real estate.

• Medical Space Transactions:
Represented buyers and lessees in the acquisition and leasing of medical offices and healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with zoning and industry-specific regulations.

• Medical Office Construction:
Managed construction for pharmacy build-out, ensuring timely project completion and budget compliance.

• Real Estate Improvement Tracking for Capital Gains Reduction:
Provided strategic guidance on tracking property improvements to optimize capital gains tax deductions.

• Loan Modification Counseling:
Advised homeowners on loan modification strategies to prevent foreclosure and renegotiate mortgage terms.

LITIGATION
• Construction Defect Litigation:
Managed complex matters through multiple construction defect and insurance claims.

• Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings Against Contractors:
Prevented discharge of debts in bankruptcy court, protecting clients’ financial interests. 

Pool Construction Contract Negotiation & Litigation:
Negotiated pool construction contracts and represented clients in breach of contract litigation.

• Roofing Negligence and Defect Litigation:
Represented clients in roofing defect cases, ensuring proper remediation and compensation for water intrusion damages.

• Contractor Bond Claims and Payment Disputes:
Managed performance and payment claims, including filing contractor bond claims

• Defense of Contractors in Negligence Actions:
Successfully defended general contractors and subcontractors in negligence and breach of contract lawsuits.

• Contractor Bond Claims:
Filed and defended against contractor bond claims, securing payment and performance compliance.

• Defense of Contractors in Water Intrusion & Window Defect Cases:
Successfully defended contractor and manufacturers in water intrusion dispute and product liability claim.

• Diversion of Funds Litigation (Criminal & Civil):
Handled cases involving the diversion of construction funds, both in civil and criminal courts.

• Construction Permit and Regulatory Issues:
Resolved disputes related to construction permitting, zoning compliance, and municipal approvals.

• Complex Real Estate Litigation:
Litigated cases involving deeds of trust, escrow fraud, and wrongful foreclosure actions, ensuring client protection in high-stakes disputes.

• Timeshare Disputes:
Advised clients in timeshare contract disputes and negotiated settlements to resolve ownership conflicts.

• Homeowners Association (HOA) Disputes:
Resolved CC&R (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) disputes between homeowners and associations.
Authored judicial decision upheld in part on appeal

• Title Insurance Disputes:
Addressed title defects, boundary disputes, and title insurance coverage issues.

• Construction Insurance Disputes:
Advised on various construction insurance matters, including General Liability and Builder’s Risk claims.

• Insurance Coverage for Damaged Construction Materials:
Secured favorable settlements for clients with damaged imported materials and construction delays.

• Unemployment Disputes for Construction Workers:
Represented construction workers in unemployment insurance disputes and hearings, securing back pay and overtime.

• Utility Easement Dispute:
Resolved easement and right-of-way disputes with Department of Water and Power. 

• Property Tax Appeals:
Represented clients in property tax disputes, achieving significant reductions in assessed values.
Handled claims for property value reduction due to disasters, maximizing tax benefits through net operating loss deductions.