Our Practice Areas

Business Litigation and Transactions

The contemporary business climate is complex and dynamic. We assist clients through the ever-widening maze of decisions regarding the formation of a business entity and tax elections. We also offer support to businesses for their operations, contract and litigation needs. The business group also offers advice on secured transactions, documentation of asset-based financing and real estate financing, debt collection, loan workouts, pre-lien enforcement rights and creditor’s rights in bankruptcy. Because the cost of litigation can often overshadow the potential rewards, we work to develop a litigation plan that protects the client’s interests and finances.

real estate

Our real estate practice group has a broad range of expertise and experience in matters concerning virtually all aspects of real property. We represent owners, tenants, sellers, buyers and brokers in cases involving all types of property, from undeveloped land to large subdivisions. Our attorneys are experienced in negotiating contracts and leases, and have successfully tried many cases involving disclosure claims, easements, nuisance, trespass, injunctions, title and title defects, condemnation and inverse condemnation, premises liability and civil liability for criminal acts, land use compliance, zoning, adverse possession, quiet title and housing discrimination.

Construction Litigation

Our construction law attorneys offer construction contract advice regarding bidding, contract preparation, interpretation, and enforcement. We also defend claims against general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, developers and landowners in both commercial and residential cases.

This practice area includes:

• Construction Defect Litigation

• Contract Disputes

• Mechanics Liens

• Construction Products Liability

• Construction Site Injuries

• Design and Structural Deficiencies

Tort Litigation

A controversy before a court or a “lawsuit” is commonly referred to as “litigation”. If it is not settled by agreement between the parties it would eventually be heard and decided by a judge or jury in a court. Litigation is one way that people and companies resolve disputes arising out of an infinite variety of factual circumstances.

Mediation and Arbitration

The Courts have frequently relied upon attorneys in our firm to serve as mediators and arbitrators to resolve civil disputes. Our attorneys devote a substantial portion of our practice to mediation, and have been named as one of California’s Outstanding Lawyers.

SELLAR HAZARD & LUCIA

SERVICE AREAS

BAY AREA

1390 Willow Pass Road, Suite 360
Concord, CA 94520
Telephone (925) 938-1430
Facsimile (925) 256-7508