Maschoff Brennan’s Real Estate Dispute Practice represents property owners, developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and commercial businesses in high-stakes real estate disputes nationwide. Our litigators bring a deep understanding of real estate transactions, development, and property operations, combined with a trial-ready approach focused on protecting asset value and advancing business objectives.
Our real estate litigators are experienced trial lawyers who understand that most disputes are resolved long before a courtroom. We evaluate cases early, develop targeted litigation strategies, and pursue outcomes that align with our clients’ risk tolerance, timelines, and commercial priorities. In addition, we regularly collaborate with the firm’s corporate and real estate transactional teams to provide coordinated representation when disputes intersect with broader business or operational issues. Whether resolving a single-property dispute or managing complex, multi-party litigation, our lawyers are focused on protecting our clients’ investments and advancing their business objectives. We provide clear guidance, decisive advocacy, and practical solutions at every stage of the dispute.
Why Clients Choose Maschoff Brennan
Trial Experience: Proven courtroom advocates prepared to litigate cases through trial when necessary.
Real Estate Insight: Deep familiarity with real estate transactions, development, and property operations.
Strategic Efficiency: Focused litigation strategies designed to control costs and drive resolution.
Partner Involvement: Hands-on partner leadership throughout every stage of the dispute.
Comprehensive Real Estate Litigation Capabilities
Commercial Landlord–Tenant Disputes
We represent landlords and tenants in disputes involving lease interpretation, defaults, rent and operating expense claims, build-out and maintenance obligations, assignment and sublease issues, and lease termination. Our attorneys focus on enforcing contractual rights while preserving leverage and long-term business objectives.
Development and Construction Disputes
Our team handles disputes arising from commercial and mixed-use development projects, including claims involving construction defects, delays, cost overruns, mechanic’s liens, design professional liability, and contractor performance. We work closely with clients to manage risk throughout the lifecycle of a project and resolve disputes efficiently.
Purchase and Sale Disputes
We litigate disputes stemming from real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including claims involving representations and warranties, disclosure obligations, escrow disputes, financing contingencies, and post-closing adjustments. Our experience with underlying transactions allows us to quickly identify leverage points and case-driving issues.
Title, Boundary, and Easement Disputes
We represent clients in litigation involving title defects, boundary disputes, easements, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants, and quiet title actions. Our attorneys combine detailed factual analysis with strategic litigation planning to protect property rights and resolve ownership issues.
Real Estate–Related Business Torts and Contract Claims
We handle fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, interference, and fiduciary duty claims arising from real estate transactions and property operations. Our litigators focus on developing efficient strategies aligned with the client’s broader commercial interests.
Zoning, Land Use, and Regulatory Disputes
We represent property owners and developers in disputes involving zoning, land use approvals, permitting, and regulatory enforcement actions. Our team works to resolve conflicts with municipalities and agencies while advancing development and operational goals.
Foreclosure, Workout, and Creditor Disputes
We advise and represent lenders, borrowers, and investors in foreclosure actions, loan enforcement, deficiency claims, and real estate–related workouts. Our approach emphasizes strategic positioning and practical resolution in distressed real estate matters.
