Our attorneys are prepared to help you through any issues with Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
Whether you are developing the condominium complex of the future, purchasing your first home, transferring a title, or in the midst of a complex eminent domain issue, our real estate attorney DuPage County has the experience and resources to ensure the process is smooth and successful.
At Sethna & Cook, P.C., we will get things done the right way and set you up for success. We will be your zealous advocates during any transaction and litigation matters for residential and commercial real estate.
Residential Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
Although Illinois does not require you to have an attorney when you purchase a house, you will benefit from hiring one. Our real estate attorney DuPage County will review all documentation from the realtors and make sure you understand the terms you are agreeing to when you sign. We will make sure that you are getting a fair deal and that you are protected in case any unforeseen circumstances arise.
As real estate attorneys, our primary goal is to ensure you stay out of the courtroom. Litigation can be a long and grueling process and we want you to be protected from the financial costs of this process. However, we are fully prepared to take a case to court and have a reputation as fierce litigators.
Some common residential real estate issues that may need to be litigated are:
- Alleged violations of restrictive covenants
- Boundary or encroachment disputes
- Breach of contract for sale of real property
- Defects in title
- Disclosures regarding financing
- Disclosures regarding the condition of the property
- Division of real estate in divorce
- Division of real estate among heirs in the case of a homeowner who died without a will
- Easements or other encumbrances
- Eminent Domain
- Environmental issues / clean up
- Financing issues
- Foreclosure or alleged wrongful foreclosure
- Nuisance claims
- Property Owners Association disputes
Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
If you are a buyer or seller of commercial real estate, then you need a qualified attorney that understands the complexities of these transactions. At Sethna & Cook, our real estate attorney DuPage County will make your transaction as smooth and seamless as possible. We will ensure everything is in place so that you have a successful deal now and so that you are protected in the future.
Whether it is a mall, retail store, hotel, office building, mixed-use development, multi-family housing, or a warehouse, we have the knowledge and experience to prevent any missteps and to make sure all the intricacies of commercial real estate law are adhered to. We have helped numerous clients fulfill their legal obligations and complete successful transactions in the following areas:
- Contracts
- Issuance of title insurance policies
- Leases
- Purchase and disposition of portfolios
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Title and title insurance review
Staying out of the courtroom is highly beneficial to you and your business, but we are willing to put in the work and have the resources and drive to litigate your case if it comes to that. Because there are different areas of law that can be part of commercial real estate litigation and because these cases can involve large amounts of money, you will need sharp and skilled attorneys like ours at Sethna & Cook. Common commercial real estate issues that may need to be litigated are:
- Breach of contract
- Condemnation
- Contractor issues
- Co-owner disputes
- Environmental issues / clean up
- Financing issues
- Fraud
- Zoning and land use disputes
Our real estate attorney DuPage County will set you up for a successful transaction or advocate for you when litigation is needed
It is imperative that you invest the time and money to get legal help during residential and commercial transactions or litigation. When you do, you are setting yourself up for success and you are preventing problems from arising in the future. When you hire our attorneys at Sethna & Cook, P.C., we will make sure all aspects of the law are adhered to and we will protect your interests. We will provide straightforward and sound legal solutions and take action when necessary. Most importantly, we will protect your property and ensure your future is secure.