Severance Law
Work Product
Every case is approached with careful preparation, clear strategy, and attention to the details that matter. From legal research and drafting to negotiation and litigation, the work is designed to protect your interests and produce the strongest possible outcome.
HOA Management Negligence & Insurance Coverage Litigation
A detailed Verified Complaint filed on behalf of a 222-unit homeowners association against its property management companies and managing agents. The action alleges that repeated management failures—including the failure to timely pay insurance premiums—resulted in the cancellation of the Association’s longstanding insurance coverage, leading to claims for breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, promissory estoppel, and related relief.
$3.4+ Million Arbitration Victory in Complex Real Estate Investment Dispute
Co-represented an investor in a complex real estate joint venture dispute involving breach of contract, fiduciary duties, conversion, and corporate misconduct. The arbitration resulted in more than $3.4 million in damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs awarded in favor of the client.
Property Boundary, Trespass & Civil Harassment Litigation
Representation of homeowners in a complex neighboring property dispute involving alleged trespass, destruction of landscaping and irrigation, harassment, property-line claims, and damages. The action seeks injunctive relief, quiet title, compensatory damages, and additional statutory remedies.
Real Estate Joint Venture & Fiduciary Duty Arbitration
Representation of an investor in a complex real estate development dispute involving two West Hollywood projects, alleged breaches of joint venture agreements, fiduciary duty violations, project mismanagement, extensive secured debt, accounting issues, and claims seeking recovery of investment losses and other equitable relief.
Property Rights & Irrevocable License Dispute – SEARS Mediation Brief
Representation of homeowners in a long-running property boundary dispute involving more than 30 years of permitted use, improvements, landscaping, and reliance on an oral agreement. The matter focused on establishing an irrevocable license and protecting the clients’ continued use and enjoyment of the disputed property.