While most Silicon Valley law firms and their attorneys providing legal services in real estate law also practice in many other areas such as family law, probate, personal injury, etc., Mike Hogan does not, he has only one focus —- California real estate law. This keen focus allows San Jose real estate attorney Mike Hogan to devote his efforts solely to the complexities of California real estate law, including environmental issues, and how best to provide legal advisory, alternative dispute resolution (mediation/arbitration), and litigation services to his clientele. It’s Mike’s specialized real estate law expertise (Attorney Profile) and strong commitment to each client’s real estate problems which sets him apart from other attorneys.
Environmental Agreements, Applications & Approvals
California’s environment is beloved for its beauty, and it is accordingly one of the most environmentally regulated in the country. Almost every real estate transaction in California, and especially in the San Francisco Bay area, must pass regulatory muster. Getting the requisite approvals as quickly as possible is critical to the success of a real estate project. San Jose real estate lawyer Mike Hogan is superbly qualified to work with owners, designers, architects, landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, and others throughout the Bay Area to coordinate with appropriate state and federal agencies in obtaining the necessary environmental approvals, such as:
| • Environmental Permit Applications/Approvals | • Remediation Agreements reviewed & prepared |
| • Environmental Applications /Approvals (CEQA) | • Other Related Agreements, Applications, Approvals |
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 Dispute involving Design
San Jose real estate lawyer Mike Hogan can represent you in all areas of real estate law including issues and disputes centered around environmental issues. Areas of practice include:
See also: Property Use & Development Issues
| • Remediation Issues | • Mold Issues |
| • Compliance Analysis | • Risk & Liability Assessments |
| • Due Diligence | • Administrative Proceedings & Hearings |
| • Regulatory & Policy Interpretations | • California Environmental Quality Act Violations (CEQA) |
| • Environmental Issues | • Other Related Disputes |
| • Land Use, Development & Natural Resource Issues |