Practice Areas

Encino Real Estate Attorney

California Real Estate and Business Litigation Lawyers

Encino, California-based law firm of Jerry L. Freedman, A Professional Corporation, handles a variety of business, commercial and real estate disputes. With more than 60 years of combined experience, we are skilled at aggressively pursuing your interests. We represent clients in Sherman Oaks, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita and Los Angeles.

Business and Commercial Law

Business and commercial litigation : In business and commercial litigation we provide effective, efficient representation. Our commercial litigation attorneys have handled cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout California, including business contracts, business fraud, shareholder disputes, or UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) matters.
Small- to medium-sized business issues : Proactive business owners can prevent legal problems — and deal with them quickly and effectively when they do arise. We provide business counseling from inception to dissolution of small- and medium-sized businesses, including drafting or review of business contracts. Our firm's aim is to help our clients avoid litigation whenever possible, and to intervene quickly and cost effectively when disputes do arise.
Business organization : Our law firm helps business owners in the drafting and formalization of bylaws, registration with the state of California, operating agreements, and income tax planning.
Breach of contract : Breach of contract disputes typically involve business-to-business purchase, sale, commercial leases, or performance agreements. Construction litigation, real estate litigation, insurance coverage disputes, shareholder disputes, and homeowners' association (HOA) litigation all may have elements of breach of contract.
Insurance issues : The existence of a "tort of bad faith" has grown out of appreciation that an insurance contract is not an ordinary agreement, and that general principles of contract law are inadequate to protect a consumer from the wrongful denial of insurance claims.

Real Estate and Construction Litigation and Other Property Issues

Real estate litigation : Real estate developers, investors and lenders come to us when a transaction leads to litigation. From the negotiating table to the courtroom, we handle all real estate litigation disputes, including real estate fraud and mortgage fraud litigation.
Construction defect : Our clients bring claims and lawsuits against developers, contractors, subcontractors, structural engineers, soil engineers, and other professionals whose negligence has resulted in unacceptable defects and damage to property− both land and structures.
Commercial Lease : Whether you have a disagreement over fair market value in exercising a lease option or you need help drafting or reviewing a lease, our real estate attorneys are committed to protecting your rights and interests.
Agent/Broker Liability : In most real estate transactions, an agent or broker is involved. We have represented buyers and sellers against agents and brokers, as well as agents and brokers being sued by buyers and sellers.
Homeowner Association (HOA) Litigation : Homeowners and homeowners' associations contact our law firm for counsel and representation in contracts and disputes involving CC&Rs / CCNRs (Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions) — confidential bylaws or governing documents of homeowners' associations. Alleged violations of the bylaws may be related to parking spaces or special assessments to repair siding, sidewalks or plumbing.
Coin laundry : Coin laundries are unique businesses inviting a self-service clientele, sometimes with little direct supervision and often concerned with issues regarding parking and vandalism, landlord tenant disputes and insurance claims.

Contact Encino, California, Business and Real Estate Attorneys

Small business owners and property owners in the Encino / Los Angeles area frequently contact the law firm of Jerry L. Freedman, A Professional Corporation, for experienced advice and assistance.