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| Purchases and Sales | Landlord-Tenant Issues | Fraud |
| Leases | Broker and Agency Issues | Contract Breach |
| Architect and Design Agreements | Real Property Development | Construction Management |
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REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION LAW
Real estate is a serious commitment. Constant changing conditions in the market and the economy make real estate a challenging endeavor. Whether an individual or business is buying or selling, renting or leasing, managing or developing real estate, having experienced counsel who can navigate the complexities of real estate matters is critical.
The Law Offices of David S. Chia provides the insight to guide individuals and businesses through their real estate transactions and possesses the sophistication to handle their real estate disputes. Our insight and sophistication is drawn from David S. Chia's extensive real estate experience. Mr. Chia has represented private developers, landlords, design professionals, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, construction managers, and property managers. He has also represented public owners, including the cities of Pasadena, Long Beach, and Riverside. In addition, as an advisor to the American Industrial Real Estate Association, Mr. Chia routinely counsels real estate professionals.
Mr. Chia has handled a wide array of real estate projects, including commercial spaces (high-rise office buildings, retail shopping centers, hotels, and resorts), residential projects (high-rise condominiums, apartment complexes, and residential homes), industrial facilities (warehouses, dams, and water treatment plants), entertainment venues (theaters and stadiums), and mixed-use projects. He has handled domestic projects located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York. He has also been involved in international construction projects, including the Elite Tower originally developed by real estate magnate Donald Trump in association with other development firms.
Our real estate and construction law practice encompasses the following:
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Defended a prominent real estate agent, who was accused of causing $2 million in damages for failing to adequately disclose defects in title with regard to the sale of two commercial properties, and obtained the agent's complete dismissal from the action.
Obtained immediate relief at the outset of litigation on behalf of a prominent real estate investor against two real estate professionals, who were represented by preeminent celebrity counsel for the late recording artist, singer-songwriter and entertainer, Michael Jackson, for defrauding the investor into purchasing real property laden with heavy liens.
Enforced a real estate investor's contractual rights against a real estate development company renowned for its outdoor "city-center" retail plaza developments.
Enforced a commercial lease on behalf of a real estate developer operating $1 billion in residential, office, retail, and industrial properties against an out-of-state electronics distributor.
Enforced a commercial lease on behalf of a real estate group against a national frozen yogurt franchise for failing to satisfy contract obligations.
Represented landowners in a real property partition action and prevented the sale and partition of land.
Represented a real estate investor in the sale of 60 acres of undeveloped land for development.