Overview

Real estate litigation is a core component of our real estate practice. We have successfully represented clients in the litigation, arbitration, and mediation of matters related to real estate development, construction, financing and sales, real estate ownership, leasing and management, and landlord-tenant relationships.

Our ability to resolve disputes favorably for clients is enhanced by our real estate litigators' collaboration with Nossaman attorneys in related fields. When advantageous, our litigators leverage the expertise of colleagues who focus on real estate transactions, environmental law, bankruptcy, and taxation.

Our experience handling real estate disputes and our understanding of the business of real estate enables us to provide clients with superior, efficient representation.

Professionals

Group Members

Natalie M. Cuadros
Associate
- San Francisco
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David J. Farkas
Partner
- Los Angeles
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David Graeler
Managing Partner
- Los Angeles
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Maya Hamouie
Partner
- Los Angeles
- Austin
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Paolo A. Hermoso
Associate
- Los Angeles
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Jill N. Jaffe
Partner
- San Francisco
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Bradford B. Kuhn
Partner
- Orange County
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Brendan F. Macaulay
Partner
- San Francisco
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Kasia Penn
Partner
- Orange County
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Robin L. Thornton
Partner
- San Francisco
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Jonathan Widjaja
Associate
- Los Angeles
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Successes

Protecting the County of Los Angeles in a Land Rights Lawsuit
We successfully defended the County of Los Angeles against a $20 million lawsuit brought by a Malibu landowner embroiled in a quiet title action.
Supporting Independent Oil Producers in Litigation Against Water Company for Charging Unfair Fees
We represented four independent oil producers in litigation against a non-profit mutual water company that had assisted our clients in disposing of wastewater produced in the operation of their oil, gas and hydrocarbon businesses.
Providing a Winning Strategy for a Beleaguered Country Club
After multiple years of hard-fought and contentious litigation, we negotiated a full resolution of the dispute that included the sale of a country club to a homeowner’s association.
Resolving the Negative Impact of Nearby Construction on an Office Building
We negotiated a favorable dispute resolution for a government agency concerning the impact of nearby construction on their downtown San Francisco office building.
Nossaman Successfully Litigates Breach of Contract Suit for Ag Land Trust
Nossaman represented client Ag Land Trust in suing a developer for breach of a contract to deed a 200-acre mitigation parcel to Ag Land.
Securing Compensation for a Public Pension Plan in a Construction Defect Case
We won a favorable settlement for a public pension plan in a construction defect matter associated with the purchase of a building for investment.