Transactional | Consulting | Negotiations | Business Matters | Family Law
I provide expert legal analysis of transactional documents arising in connection with the sale or purchase of commercial and residential real estate.
Complex documents are used in every California real estate transaction that affect your rights and obligations. I carefully and thoroughly review every type of residential contract including :
- purchase contract and joint escrow instructions
- counter-offers
- disclosure documentation - particularly the Transfer Disclosure Statement
- inspection reports
- escrow documentation
- title documentation
- loan documentation
- lease documentation
- seller / buyer performance (or lack thereof)
- broker performance / malpractice
And, in commercial transactions:
- commercial lease agreements and related documents
- commercial purchase agreements and related documents
* NOTE: I have asset and property managed 100,000's of square feet of commercial property. I possess a unique expertise and perspective on such matters and bring that practical knowledge to every analysis and assignment.
I scrutinize such real estate matters as:
I draft documents such as deed restrictions, deeds transferring ownership (such as from individuals to their living trusts), and I consult with individuals seeking to improve their properties who require special entitlement documents to effectuate their goals.
As you will read on the Real Estate page, I assist homeowners who anticipate or actually have defaulted on mortgage payments. I scrutinize key loan and other documentation to establish a baseline understanding of available options so that informed decision-making can be made regarding the disposition of the property and individual's finances.
More than 90% of all disputes end before trial. In those matters involving real estate and business disputes, I am available to define legal rights and obligations so that concerted efforts can be made to resolve early conflicting positions. My efforts have the added benefit of defining for opposing counsel the strengths of my clients' case while highlighting the other sides' weaknesses.
I consult and work with the best litigation attorneys in Southern California to whom I transition cases that opposing parties and their counsel refuse to resolve without the incentive of engaging in prolonged & expensive litigation. With no duplication of effort or added cost to my clients, this approach gives my clients the best opportunity to bring about a favorable resolution using the strength of my 20+ years of negotiating skills with the power of litigation and procedural posturing.
I assist small and medium sized businesses form, operate, and dissolve. There are a myriad of responsibilities and ways in which California businesses must comply with state and local regulations, all of which require special scrutiny and diligent follow through. With an aim to be helpful through the life of the business, I help my clients for the duration.
Occasionally, disputes arise requiring aggressive attention. Understanding that time is of the essence, I become involved early on so that quick, precise, informed decision making can ensue. If, after a few repeated attempts to settle fall short, (as noted above) I can escalate matters to litigation with colleagues with whom I have special working relationships to drive home my client's positions in mediation, arbitration or Court.
I frequently assist family law attorneys in divorces. The real estate component of the 'community' may be the largest financial asset of the marriage. My comprehensive and precise analysis is protected 'attorney work product' that can define value, shape subpoenas, and more. I am engaged either as a consultant, listing agent, expert witness, and/or associate in as co-counsel in pending litigation.
Paul E. Stansen, A Professional Corporation |T: 888.529.6632 | F: 818.332.4238
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