Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Real Estate Litigation Attorneys in California
Hanson Law Firm is a real-estate-centric law firm composed of trial lawyers with decades of experience in California's residential and commercial brokerage business. Our team of senior attorneys includes former general counsel for 1031 exchange intermediaries, risk managers for brokerage companies, and former law school faculty. We specialize in representing real estate brokerages, agents, and their clients in litigation, insurance bad faith claims, and transactional matters.With a unique blend of legal expertise and practical real estate experience, we provide strategic solutions to complex disputes while prioritizing client peace of mind. Our practice extends across California, with satellite offices enabling statewide representation. We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with proactive risk management to protect our clients' interests in both litigation and prevention.
Services
Real Estate Litigation
Insurance Bad Faith Claims
Brokerage Defense
Commercial Lease Disputes
Easement Disputes
Title Insurance Claims
Foreclosure Defense
Adverse Possession Cases
Partition Actions
DRE Regulatory Defense
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized real estate litigation experience
- Our attorneys combine legal expertise with firsthand real estate brokerage experience
- Proven track record in insurance bad faith claims and complex disputes
- Client-focused approach prioritizing practical solutions and risk prevention
- Statewide representation with local market knowledge across California
What people say
Exceptional expertise in real estate law
Strategic and creative problem-solving
Proven courtroom success
Deep industry knowledge
Client-focused approach
Services
Real Estate Litigation
Our firm handles complex real estate litigation including brokerage disputes, easement conflicts, and title insurance claims. With attorneys who are also licensed real estate brokers, we combine legal expertise with industry knowledge to resolve disputes efficiently. Clients benefit from our proven track record in California courts and our ability to handle cases ranging from residential transactions to large commercial developments.
Insurance Bad Faith Claims
We represent policyholders in bad faith insurance claims when carriers deny coverage or breach their duty to defend. Our team has recovered millions in settlements for clients, including $1M in a 2011 duty-to-defend case. Our approach combines aggressive litigation with strategic negotiation to ensure fair treatment from insurance companies while minimizing client costs.
Brokerage Defense
We defend real estate brokerages and agents in regulatory matters and litigation. Our services include DRE defense, disclosure fraud cases, and partnership disputes. With firsthand knowledge of real estate operations, we provide practical risk management advice while vigorously defending clients in disciplinary proceedings and civil lawsuits across California.
Commercial Lease Disputes
Our attorneys resolve commercial lease conflicts involving property modifications, compliance requirements, and breach of contract claims. We represent both landlords and tenants in disputes over lease terms, property maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Our solutions-focused approach aims to preserve business relationships while protecting clients' financial interests in commercial property matters.
Adverse Possession Cases
We handle complex adverse possession disputes involving property ownership claims through continuous use. Our services include boundary determination, title challenges, and quiet title actions. With deep knowledge of California's real property laws, we represent both claimants seeking to establish ownership and property owners defending against encroachment claims.
People
Christopher Hanson
Founder & Lead Attorney
With 25+ years as a trial lawyer and licensed real estate broker, Christopher Hanson specializes in real estate litigation and insurance bad faith claims. He has recovered millions for clients and serves as an ODR mediator nationwide.
Questions
What real estate litigation services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of real estate litigation including brokerage disputes, easement conflicts, title insurance claims, and property boundary disputes across California.
How do you handle insurance bad faith claims?
We represent policyholders in disputes with insurance companies, focusing on duty-to-defend violations, coverage denials, and policy rescission cases with proven settlement success.
Do you represent real estate agents and brokerages?
Yes, we provide both defense and advisory services for real estate professionals including DRE regulatory matters and brokerage liability protection.
What areas of California do you serve?
We represent clients statewide with offices in San Francisco and satellite locations covering Mendocino to San Diego counties.
Can you mediate real estate disputes online?
Yes, we offer ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) mediation services for real estate conflicts anywhere in the United States.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our team includes former real estate brokers with 30+ years industry experience and attorneys specializing in California real property law and litigation.
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