Practice Areas / Litigation / Liens, Lending & Foreclosure
Liens, Lending & Foreclosure
Protecting Lenders, Owners and Contractors When Payment Breaks Down
Overview
When money secured by real estate goes unpaid, the procedure matters.
We represent lenders, property owners, contractors and creditors in disputes involving mechanic’s liens, deeds of trust, foreclosures, receiverships and collection of secured and unsecured debts.
Liens and foreclosures are governed by strict deadlines and notice requirements. We help clients act within them, whether that means enforcing a lien, releasing an improper one, or protecting a position when a borrower or tenant files for bankruptcy.
Common Issues We Handle
Mechanic’s liens
Recording, enforcing and releasing liens.
Foreclosures
Judicial and non-judicial foreclosure matters.
Receiverships
Court-appointed receivers for distressed property.
Secured lending disputes
Enforcing promissory notes and deeds of trust.
Creditor’s rights
Collections and judgment enforcement.
Bankruptcy issues
Protecting your position when a borrower or tenant files.
Who We Represent
What to Have Ready
- Promissory note, deed of trust or lien documents
- Payment history and amounts owed
- Any notices recorded or received
- Construction contract and invoices, for lien matters
- Any bankruptcy notices
Related Results
Debt Recovery
Recovered an entire $1,000,000 debt, plus legal fees, for a commercial lender after the developer borrower filed for bankruptcy.
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Facing a Lien or Foreclosure Issue?
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