Defend Your Interests In The Courtroom Sooner or later, a legal dispute will arise at any business — either internally, or with partners and rivals in your industry. In some cases these disputes can be resolved through negotiation or arbitration, but some disagreements run too deep to find a compromise outside of the courtroom. The business litigation attorneys at Walker & Reed, P.C., can help you achieve the outcome you're seeking in business-related disputes in the San Francisco Bay Area and across Northern California. Whether you're a small startup or an established company, we offer the personalized attention needed to interpret and respond to the facts of your case in order to stand up for your interests in court. When Agreements Change Unexpectedly No contract is written in stone. Even entities forming partnerships in good faith may part ways sooner than planned, as the context in their industry and the overall economy fluctuates. When a party breaks a contract, or defaults on a promissory note, or relations break down among partners or shareholders, it may be time to call a civil litigation lawyer. Walker & Reed, P.C., represents both clients seeking to break contracts and those seeking to maintain existing agreements. We have represented clients in a wide range of commercial and civil litigation disputes, including: Antitrust Business torts Contract and joint venture disputes Corporate governance Fraud and unfair competition disputes Insurance coverage Mergers and acquisitions Securities Trade secret disputes Representations and warranties Homeowners' associations Real Estate Litigation Resolve Contentious Real Estate Issues Through Litigation In the high-stakes world of California real estate, legal disputes are practically inevitable. Sometimes these disputes can be resolved through negotiation or arbitration, but some disagreements can only be settled through litigation. At Walker & Reed, P.C., serving the San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose and Silicon Valley, the Monterey Bay and Northern California, our real estate litigation attorneys can help you navigate the litigation process to achieve the outcome you're seeking. For the multi-family and apartment landlord, the owner of a single home or multiple commercial properties, we'll provide sound legal advice tailored to the details of your case. Legal Support For Every Possible Real Estate Dispute We have decades of experience helping our clients manage their property and standing up for their property rights in legal disputes. We represent clients facing real estate litigation issues including: Landlord tenant issues: eviction proceedings, rent control violations, and other residential property disputes Eminent domain and easement enforcement, including valuation disputes and partition hearings Real estate construction disputes involving contractors or subcontractors Disputes regarding real estate purchase agreements and sale agreements Real estate development disputes related to land use and zoning Foreclosures and bankruptcy Title disputes including those related to property boundaries, trespassing, and nuisance Property management Real estate brokers and agents Homeowners' association disputes affecting communities governed by HOAs and covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Environmental audits Subsurface rights related to water and minerals under your property