Practice Areas Overview
Based in San Jose, The Priest Law Offices assists clients throughout California in real estate, business, and construction law transactional and litigation matters. As a licensed real estate broker and general contractor, respectively, San Jose real estate attorneys William Priest and Richard van't Rood possess significant practical experience in these areas of law.
Real Estate
We represent commercial clients, purchasers, sellers, brokers, developers, and individuals in a wide variety of real estate transactions, litigation, and mediations and arbitrations. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with clients so that we can provide representation in every transaction throughout the life of a business, from purchasing and selling property to development, leasing, and handling any disputes that may arise. For more information about our work in this area of law, please see the real estate law page.
Construction
We represent contractors and homeowners in a broad array of construction matters, including:
- Contract negotiations, execution, and disputes
- Construction defect litigation
- Contractor's and mechanic's liens
- Construction disputes
Business Law
Our business law practice includes assisting brokers, buyers, sellers, franchisees, startups, banks, credit unions, institutional lenders, and established businesses with both transactions and litigation, including matters involving significant investments and complex disputes. We represent creditors in bankruptcy representation, including relief from stay, litigation of adversary proceedings, and appeals. Our lawyers also represent commercial property owners in foreclosure actions. For more information about our work in this area, please see the business law page.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
While our attorneys are skilled litigators, and have tried cases in state, federal, and appellate courts throughout California, our ultimate goal is to help every client obtain the best possible results as swiftly and cost-effectively as possible. Wherever appropriate, we assist clients in pursuing resolution through such alternative means as mediation and arbitration, which can preserve future business relationships while often proving less costly than a contentious court battle. In addition to representing our own clients in these proceedings, we frequently serve as third-party neutral mediators and arbitrators in other disputes.
Contact Us
If you need assistance with a San Jose real estate, construction, or business law matter, The Priest Law Offices can help. Our practical experience coupled with our expertise in the law gives us the ability to understand both your legal concerns and the best way to address them. At the same time, our commitment to efficient, effective client service allows you to feel confident with us representing you. To schedule a consultation to discuss your case, contact us today.
