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real estate law & mediation
Protecting What You Build, From Contract to Closing
Real estate transactions and disputes require precision and foresight. Oak & Stone Law helps clients navigate purchases, sales, title issues, and property disputes with practical legal strategies — and soon, we’ll offer professional mediation services to help resolve conflicts without going to court.
Why Oak & Stone Law?
Real estate transactions and disputes require precision and foresight. Oak & Stone Law helps clients navigate purchases, sales, title issues, and property disputes with practical legal strategies — and soon, we’ll offer professional mediation services to help resolve conflicts without going to court.
HOW WE HELP?
• Purchase and sale contract review
• Boundary and easement disputes
• Title, lien, and ownership issues
• Construction and property development counsel
• Mediation (coming soon)
real estate law QUESTIONS
When should I hire a real estate attorney in a property transaction?
I always tell my clients to trust their instincts. If something in your gut is telling you something isn’t right about this transaction, then you are probably correct in that assumption—then it’s time to call an attorney. You likely just need someone to help you articulate what the problem is. That concept is true for any type of law I practice, not just real estate. This is part of why our free one-hour consultations are so important. If your issue cannot be solved through legal means, or if utilizing legal services will not be the most economical approach, then I will not hesitate to tell my clients on the phone. If the best interest of my clients is to not engage in legal services at all, then I am going to recommend that. Oak & Stone Law is here to solve problems you already have, not create new ones.
It is important to remember that all real estate transactions must go to mediation prior to going to court. Oak & Stone Law will be able walk you through your various options. Many times, my services are utilized to untangle an ongoing dispute that the parties have been unable reach a meeting of the minds. Some clients may only need a strongly worded letter, while others may need full mediation and litigation services. Our goal at Oak & Stone Law is to only offer you the services you need to get the result that you are looking for, and we want to respect your budget as we approach your issue.
Can you help resolve boundary disputes or easement issues?
Property issues are central to Oak & Stone Law’s practice areas, and helping to resolve boundary and easement disputes is among our more important practice areas
What happens if I find undisclosed defects after buying a property?
It is very likely that you have grounds for a lawsuit, though this will depend on specific facts of your case. If you could have the disclosure form and some photos of the defect ready for the free consultation call, we will be able to utilize that free hour to its fullest extent.
Do you handle commercial real estate disputes?
Yes. Landlord/Tenant relationships in commercial settings can be complicated. Oak & Stone Law will be able to assist you in negotiating a commercial lease before you sign it, enforcing aspects of the lease if you are having issues with your landlord or tenant, and renegotiation of lease agreements. We also handle construction disputes for commercial properties, whether we are helping to negotiate the terms of the deal prior to construction beginning, or we are helping a party enforce their rights under contract. We also offer construction litigation services for commercial real estate disputes, where applicable.
Can I sue if a seller failed to disclose problems?
You may have to go to mediation first, but the short answer is Yes.