- DivorceAn attorney who handles litigation, often known as a trial lawyer or litigator, represents either the plaintiffs or the defendants in civil cases. These litigators often focus on a certain subject, like divorce law or legal claims of medical negligence.
- Criminal DefenseWhen most people think about attorneys, the first thing that comes to mind is criminal law. However, there are many other areas of the law, and one of these is real estate litigation. This is a specialized field of law that deals with disputes that arise in connection with real estate transactions. Such disputes can involve things like the purchase or sale of property, leases, mortgages, and foreclosures.
- Wrongful DeathFollowing a death the successor in interest has 30 days to provide a death certificate to bodies like a mortgage servicer. Our first step in handling any property or lawsuit complications following a loved one’s death will be to prove that you are in fact the new party responsible. This way, you can take on a mortgage, pursue a lawsuit on behalf of your loved one (like a wrongful death lawsuit), and generally accept legal responsibility.
- Traffic ViolationsAdditionally, drivers are expected to practice reasonable care, which means avoiding distracted driving. Any driver that fails to meet these expectations may be considered negligent under the law. If your auto accident was caused by another driver’s negligence such as ignoring traffic signs, speeding, or driving under the influence, you may be entitled to a settlement.
- FraudUnder California state law, real estate buyers, sellers, and agents are obligated to disclose all known material facts that may affect the buyer’s choice.
- Business Disputes
- Intellectual Property
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationMark Martinez is very familiar with real estate law in Southern California. Don’t trust anyone else with your case.
- Construction LitigationThis can include construction defects that are known at the time of sale, clouds on a property’s title, and generally any other issue that may affect a property’s value. Disclosure is even required when properties are sold “as-is†.
- Real Estate TransactionsMartinez earned his bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Barbara before obtaining a Law Degree from Chapman School of Law. At Chapman, Martinez participated in their ELURE (Environmental Land Use and Real Estate Transactions) program.
- Eminent DomainThis may include disagreements over the purchase or sale of a property, the terms of a lease agreement, or title to land. Real estate litigation attorneys may also be called on to represent clients in zoning disputes or in cases where the government has attempted to take property through eminent domain.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesThe law is a response to the growing trend of landlord-tenant disputes, which have cost California taxpayers millions of dollars in legal fees. The Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) is a new law in California that will protect tenants from unfair eviction. California is one of only a few states in the country with such a law. The act will take effect on January 1, 2022. Tenants who are subject to an unlawful eviction may be eligible for restitution, legal fees, and other relief. The act also creates a rent gouging hotline for tenants to call if they believe their landlord is engaging in illegal rent increases.
- Personal InjuryWhen it comes to real estate and personal injury law, you want Mark Martinez on your side. With a background in the real estate mortgage industry, Martinez understands the complexity of real estate deals. He chose to go into law after encountering dozens of clients in precarious situations who were simply following bad advice. He vowed to become a representative for vulnerable real estate owners, and he has built a career by helping others.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningAny disagreement involving real estate or a real estate stake is considered real estate litigation. Real estate litigation may involve a disagreement about ownership rights or another stake in a property that develops after a dispute over the purchase of the property.
- Wills
- ForeclosureIf you do in fact require legal representation for something like a property foreclosure or a wrongful death lawsuit, Mark Martinez will work with you to navigate these tricky legal waters in the midst of your grief for a lost loved one. It can be overwhelming to accept responsibility immediately following a death. Martinez is sensitive to that, and will do everything in his power to represent you respectfully and with tact and grace.