Nov 8, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Unlike some other U.S. states, California does not mandate that all parties to a real estate transaction hire attorneys to represent them at the closing. However, it can be in your best interest to hire a real estate lawyer if you’re renting, buying, or selling... 
Aug 5, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
What is a partition action? A partition action is a legal remedy available to someone who needs to divide property that they jointly own with someone they no longer want to hold property with but have been unable to agree with the other owner(s) about whether or how... Jul 6, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Whether you’re a property owner, buyer, seller, landlord, or tenant, many real estate laws in California dictate your rights and responsibilities. You need to familiarize yourself with how these California real estate laws affect you so you can comply with them or... 
Jun 6, 2022 | California Real Estate Law, Tips on Contracts
Recently while catching up with an old friend over a cup of coffee, they sought my advice on a problem their grandmother was having with a construction contractor. Their grandmother had hired the contractor to redo her kitchen, and halfway through the job, the guy and... 
May 5, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Deciding whether to buy or sell a home is a significant and costly decision involving many necessary steps that require coordination, preparation and careful consideration. A Realtor will help you understand the process and eliminate the risk of incorrect or... Mar 2, 2022 | California Real Estate Law
Why you may want to consider mediation to maximize your claims and minimize your risk. Tom Gallagher, Esq., Partner The chances are good that if you purchased residential real estate in the State of California, standard purchase agreement from the California... Feb 3, 2022 | California Real Estate Law, Tips on Contracts
Here’s why it may be a good idea to have a lawyer assist you in drafting construction contracts. Tom Gallagher, Esq., Partner As a California commercial litigation and real estate attorney, I am commonly asked by general contractors to help recoup unpaid... Aug 1, 2020 | California Real Estate Law
“Force Majeure” occurs when an emergency that is unforeseeable at the time of the contract makes the performance of the contract objectively impossible. Sometimes, a contract contains the Force Majeure clause (“FMC”). Literally “force majeure” translates from French... 
