Resolving complex property disputes
Foster Garvey’s Real Estate Litigation attorneys are dedicated advocates for clients in high-stakes property conflicts. We handle the full spectrum of real estate disputes, from commercial foreclosures and purchase agreements to landlord-tenant issues and condemnation proceedings. Our team combines deep knowledge of real estate law with seasoned courtroom and negotiation experience to protect your property rights and financial interests.
Practice Focus
Our litigators are regularly called upon to represent parties in disputes involving:
- Transactions & Contracts: Breach of purchase and sale agreements, specific performance and title disputes.
- Foreclosures & Workouts: Judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, lender liability and loan restructuring.
- Landlord-Tenant Law: Commercial and residential lease disputes, unlawful detainers and evictions.
- Condemnation & Eminent Domain: Representing both property owners and government entities in acquisitions, inverse condemnation and regulatory takings claims.
- Land Use & Zoning: Challenges to permits, variances and development entitlements.
- Construction & Development: Disputes arising from design, construction defects, delays and contract performance.
- Housing Discrimination: Defense and plaintiff-side representation in fair housing matters.
Our Approach
We represent sellers and purchasers, lenders and borrowers, landlords and tenants and plaintiffs and defendants. Our attorneys are skilled in all forums:
- State and Federal Courts
- Bankruptcy Courts
- Administrative Agencies
- Arbitration and Mediation
We leverage our firm-wide strengths in real estate transactions, finance and land use to build compelling cases, whether seeking a strategic settlement or pursuing litigation through trial and appeal.
Recognized for Excellence
Foster Garvey’s Real Estate practice is consistently recognized by Chambers USA and ranked as a Tier 1 practice in Seattle by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” a testament to our deep market knowledge and client service.
