Overview

Handling Real Estate Disputes with Confidence

While disputes have always been part of the real estate environment, current uncertainty in some segments of the real estate market, and increasingly complex real estate transactions, have caused a proliferation of disputes. Fredrikson & Byron has the knowledge and experience to assist our clients in lease, financing, construction, title, purchase and sale, and valuation disputes, as well as mortgage foreclosures, contract for deed cancellations, workouts, and zoning and other land-use issues.

We explore all avenues that might lead to resolution without litigation, while at the same time positioning our clients in case litigation is necessary. We negotiate with confidence because we have the litigation capabilities to pursue judicial resolution. If a dispute ends up in court, we are zealous advocates on behalf of our clients, and we know how to win.

We have also successfully negotiated and implemented a multitude of reorganizations and other loan restructurings. Because we have represented many different interests in troubled real estate projects, we offer practical advice to clients who want to preserve maximum value in an adverse situation. Our experience in representing borrowers and mortgage lenders gives us the insight to achieve the most advantageous result through negotiation, litigation and bankruptcy proceedings.

Real Estate Dispute Resolution Services

• Land Use Issues
• Landlord/Tenant Disputes
• Lease Disputes
• Lender, Construction and Title Disputes
• Loan Restructuring and Workouts
• Mortgage Foreclosures
• Purchase and Sale Disputes
• Contract for Deed Disputes and Cancellations
• Receiverships
• Valuation-Related Disputes

Representative Clients

• Landlords
• Tenants
• Lenders
• Construction Companies
• Property Managers
• Property Owners of All Sizes
• Individual Investors
• Mortgage Processors
• Small and Large Institutions and Businesses
• Representative Lists of Clients Available Upon Request

Bios

Primary Attorneys

Peter J. Diessner
John E. Drawz
Judy S. Engel
Sten-Erik Hoidal
John M. Koneck
Brian S. McCool
Steven J. Quam
Joseph G. Springer
Mark W. Vyvyan
Thomas R. Wilhelmy

Supporting Attorneys

Paul B. Jones
Richard D. Snyder
Todd A. Wind

Other Professionals

Jeannine S. Christensen
Lisa M. Lindenfelser
Bonnie A. O'Malley