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Real Estate Litigation

Real Estate Litigation

There are a variety of claims which fall under the heading of real estate disputes.  Real estate claims are often subject to specialized legal treatment under statute and case law.  Reuben Raucher & Blum has experience with the full spectrum of real estate claims, including construction defects, construction cost overrun cases, professional negligence claims against design professionals, and environmental issues.

Many real estate related disputes also involve complicated partnership, financing and land use issues, leading to claims such as breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and specific performance.  Finally, in the wake of the real estate bubble and resulting Great Recession, the firm has handled a number of cases against banks involving foreclosure, fraudulent conveyance and fraud claims.

Representative Results

  • Obtained a $15.2 million judgment for a client, the owner of a low-income housing complex, following a settlement on the eve of trial against the architect, general contractor, and subcontractors whose faulty design and construction led to massive leaking problems in the housing complex.
  • Secured a settlement totaling over $500,000 for a client, the owner of an assisted living facility, against an architect and engineer in a lawsuit for professional negligence based on design-related cost overruns.
  • After a court trial, obtained a judgment worth over $500,000, including interest and attorney’s fees, for breach of fiduciary duty against a partner whose conduct had cause the partnership to lose property tax exemptions.
  • Secured a $1.5 million settlement for a commercial land owner in a breach of lease dispute against a major grocery chain, where the grocer purported to terminate the lease due to an inability to obtain entitlements.
Tim truly stands out from most lawyers I've worked with. He provides 'large firm services' with the personal feel and prices of a boutique firm. Not only does he bring extensive legal knowledge to the table, but he is extremely business savvy."

Tim truly stands out from most lawyers I've worked with. He provides 'large firm services' with the personal feel and prices of a boutique firm. Not only does he bring extensive legal knowledge to the table, but he is extremely business savvy."

Aliza Guren, CEO of Karney Properties

I served as trustee of a substantial trust which became embroiled in a messy lawsuit. I called upon Tim to take the case and he did a phenomenal job in court, winning the case. I was particularly impressed with Tim’s perspective and candor throughout the process.”

I served as trustee of a substantial trust which became embroiled in a messy lawsuit. I called upon Tim to take the case and he did a phenomenal job in court, winning the case. I was particularly impressed with Tim’s perspective and candor throughout the process.”

Bill Sloan, Banking Executive

Steve Raucher has guided me through an extremely complex and emotionally charged twelve year litigation marathon. Steve remains the same unflappable, quietly confident, and more than capable litigator now as when we first met. Reuben, Raucher & Blum has more than earned my other matters as well."

Steve Raucher has guided me through an extremely complex and emotionally charged twelve year litigation marathon. Steve remains the same unflappable, quietly confident, and more than capable litigator now as when we first met. Reuben, Raucher & Blum has more than earned my other matters as well."

Darryl Wong, President of real estate management company

Tim is a masterful business litigator who has achieved impressive results for my company. His uniquely deep understanding of the legal system always keeps him a step ahead of opposing counsel."

Tim is a masterful business litigator who has achieved impressive results for my company. His uniquely deep understanding of the legal system always keeps him a step ahead of opposing counsel."

Robert Amberg, General Counsel for Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF)

I was in the middle of a complex habitability lawsuit and my original attorney was flailing. Stephen Raucher was recommended highly. We hired Stephen and he was able to make the case settle. Not too long after that case, we had a water damage issue at an apartment causing $70,000 in repair. The insurance company denied the claim and within 2 weeks of bringing Stephen into the matter, they agreed to cover all the damage. He is awesome!!"

I was in the middle of a complex habitability lawsuit and my original attorney was flailing. Stephen Raucher was recommended highly. We hired Stephen and he was able to make the case settle. Not too long after that case, we had a water damage issue at an apartment causing $70,000 in repair. The insurance company denied the claim and within 2 weeks of bringing Stephen into the matter, they agreed to cover all the damage. He is awesome!!"

John Ward, CEO of Turnstone Capital, private real estate investment firm

Steve is a relentless attorney who has proven himself to be very skilled many times over. He has a perfect record with our company, and always makes himself available for legal counsel. He has an excellent ability to build rapport, not only with us as his client, but judges, and even opposing counsel. His wisdom and knowledge are an indispensable part of any business. Steve is truly amazing, and we are very glad to have him on our side.

Steve is a relentless attorney who has proven himself to be very skilled many times over. He has a perfect record with our company, and always makes himself available for legal counsel. He has an excellent ability to build rapport, not only with us as his client, but judges, and even opposing counsel. His wisdom and knowledge are an indispensable part of any business. Steve is truly amazing, and we are very glad to have him on our side.

- Real estate investor

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