Real Estate Litigation

KZR&P has the litigation expertise to resolve real estate disputes – whether they involve purchase and sale contracts, partnership disputes, claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, commercial leases, property insurance, property tax assessments, design and construction defects or boundaries. We also have extensive experience with environmental matters.

In particular we offer:

• advice on fiduciary duties, partnerships and contract disputes;
• representation of buyers and potential buyers of real estate in a variety of disputes;
• representation of clients including developers of commercial and residential properties in land use restrictions disputes;
• representation of clients in disputes regarding boundary lines, easement rights, and zoning requirements;
• representation of clients regarding design and construction deficiencies;
• representation of clients in pursuit and defense of claims arising under national and EU environmental laws;
• contesting and responding to agency orders;
• representation of plaintiffs and defendants on soil and groundwater contamination claims, including related air emission issues and related insurance actions; and
• advice and representation in disputes relating to the alleged exposure to hazardous materials, including chemicals, mold, bacteria, radioactive materials, asbestos and lead paint.