EMK attorneys have significant experience in advising and advocating for clients facing issues of toxic and environmental liability. Many of EMK’s clients find out about potential liability only after it seems too late to reverse the course of action, frequently after a governmental entity attempts to halt development, refers a site to enforcement/clean-up or attempts to pursue cost recovery. Where other firms lack the experience (both legally and substantively) in the environmental realm, EMK is well situated to fight for our clients’ rights and preserve their interests in the further development or operation of their property.
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EMK’s land use practice involves litigation surrounding development rights, zoning, use restrictions, covenants and easements, title matters, density restrictions, challenges to local or municipal ordinances, adverse possession and disputes arising from administrative action relating to real property. In addition, EMK has extensive experience in handling disputes involving purchase/sale contracts, acquisition of land, loans, foreclosures, commercial leases, construction and eminent domain.
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Property owners and managers can be held liable for unsafe conditions that lead to injuries or death of individuals. Even in cases involving assault or theft, a failure to provide an appropriate level of security may constitute a violation of a duty of care. EMK attorneys provide extensive experience in the defense of property owners, lessees, retailers, apartment managers and parking lot companies. We have expertise in handling claims involving slip and fall accidents, negligent security events, drownings, assaults & batteries and a variety of other premises related claims, and are quite skilled in identifying suspicious or fraudulent premise liability claims.
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EMK is well positioned to defend the interests of its agent and broker clients in any real estate claim (whether it be by the seller, the buyer, an escrow entity, or even before the Bureau of Real Estate). EMK knows the business of real estate, having attorneys with both legal and real estate practices, and giving EMK a leg up on other firms due to the in-the-trenches experience and training. EMK knows well the importance that a real estate professional places upon their reputation in the industry – a reputation that is often forged over years and decades. The significance of that is not lost on us; indeed, we aggressively defend our clients and their reputations, and pursue a course of action that quickly resolves claims without adverse impact to the client.
Where agents or brokers have clients coming to them as a result of alleged non-disclosure, EMK is there is help. EMK attorneys can also advise and advocate on behalf of agents, brokers and their clients in situations where there has been a failure to properly disclose. As always, we seek first and foremost to protect the interests of our clients, but that is often times served best by pursuing an affirmative action against others who are culpable (whether it be another agent or property owner). Regardless, EMK is able to assist our clients to evaluate the potential exposure and give the advice they need to pass along to their own clients.
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