Real estate ownership between multiple parties can be structured in a myriad of ways ranging from relatively simple to very complex. The form of ownership structure can often dictate whether a particular transaction is possible as well as the ongoing relationships between the various parties. However, even when co-owners agree, the ownership of the property may be jeopardized due to title issues (see also: Escrow/Title Company Issues).
How Can Real Estate Attorney Mike Hogan Help You?
In Transactions: Structures Ownership Interests, Prepares and Reviews Agreements
Litigation between investors very often arises due to the absence or incompleteness of co-ownership agreements. Harmonious partnerships center around clear, comprehensive and legally binding agreements. San Jose real estate attorney Mike Hogan consults and advises buyers, sellers, investors, and others regarding the best way to structure their ownership interests within a transactional framework, including preparation of ownership agreements and other necessary documentation, to ensure a smooth and legally binding transaction. If the paperwork has already been prepared, Mike can review it and advise you of any concerns or changes which should be implemented to protect your legal interests and minimize the chances of a future legal problem. Areas of practice include:
| Investor Participation Agreements | Common Interest Ownership Agreements |
| • Structure Ownership Interests | • Profit-Sharing Agreements |
| • Ownership Agreements | • Buy-Out Agreements |
| • Partnership Agreements | • Purchase & Sales Agreements |
| • Co-Ownership Agreements | • Purchase Option Agreements |
| • Partition of Real Property | • Sale-Leaseback Agreements |
| • Tenancy-In-Common Agreements | • Lease Agreement with Purchase Options |
| • Joint Tenancy Agreements | • Equity Agreements |
| • Homeowners’ Association Formation | • Title Insurance Documents |
| • Other Related Documents |
When Disputes Arise:
Represents You in Alternative Dispute Resolution or Litigation
The first thing you need to know when confronting a legal dispute is where you stand in relation to the other parties. San Jose real estate lawyer Mike Hogan will give you an honest and realistic evaluation of your rights and responsibilities as well as the associated risks so that you fully understand the legal ramifications of your particular situation, including your chances of success.
Although litigation is always an option, it should be one of last resort as it is often the most expensive path to resolution. Instead, with your consent, Mike first seeks out a negotiated settlement to your dispute through negotiation and, if necessary, use of alternative dispute resolution techniques such as mediation or arbitration which often provide quicker and more cost effective dispute resolution when compared to litigation.
In the event that negotiation and alternative dispute resolution fail, leaving litigation as the only means to resolution, it is critical that it be done with the services of an aggressive attorney, one who will relentlessly represent your interests. San Jose real estate lawyer Mike Hogan will provide you with such representation.
Typical Areas of Ownership and Title Dispute
San Jose real estate attorney Mike Hogan can represent you in all areas of real estate law including issues and disputes centered around the ownership interests and title issues involving real estate. Areas of practice include:
See also: Escrow/Title Company Issues
| • Partition of Real Property | • Inverse Condemnation |
| • Dissolution of Partnerships | • Investor Disputes |
| • Partner Disputes | • Tax Assessment Appeals |
| • Co-Owner Disputes | • Purchase & Sales Agreement Default |
| • Foreclosures | • Eminent Domain |
| • Quiet Title Actions | • Debt Restructuring |
| • Adverse Possession | • Loan Workouts |
| • Title Insurance Issues | • Condemnation |
| • Other Related Issues |