Real Estate Law
Full-service real estate representation for buyers, sellers, investors, landlords, tenants and developers across Washington, D.C., Florida and Kentucky.
Real estate matters rarely respect state lines. An investor based in D.C. acquires property in Florida. A Kentucky developer needs commercial leasing counsel familiar with multiple markets. TrustSphere provides real estate representation across all three jurisdictions from a single firm, eliminating the coordination friction of working with separate local counsel in each state.
Our real estate practice covers the full lifecycle of property ownership and investment — from acquisition due diligence and contract negotiation through closing, ongoing management disputes, and disposition. When transactions go sideways, we handle the litigation that follows, giving us the advantage of understanding both the deal and the dispute.
What we handle
Transactions
Purchase and sale agreements, due diligence, title review and closing coordination for residential and commercial properties across all firm jurisdictions.
Commercial Leasing
Lease drafting, negotiation and review for office, retail, industrial and mixed-use properties. Landlord and tenant representation.
Title Matters
Title examination, defect resolution, lien disputes, quiet title actions and title insurance coordination.
Foreclosure Defense
Mortgage priority challenges, lender negotiation, loan modification support, short sale facilitation and litigation defense.
Mortgage Disputes
Recording priority issues, mortgage fraud claims, subordination disputes, lender liability and predatory lending matters.
Real Estate Litigation
Boundary disputes, easement conflicts, construction claims, broker disputes, partition actions and specific performance.
Multi-jurisdictional capability
Each state has its own real estate laws, recording requirements, title standards and closing customs. Our attorneys understand the substantive differences between D.C., Florida and Kentucky real estate practice and adapt our approach accordingly. Florida's title insurance framework differs significantly from D.C.'s, and Kentucky's recording requirements have their own nuances. Working with a single firm that understands all three means fewer surprises and faster closings.
Can one firm handle a real estate deal that crosses state lines?
Yes. Because our attorneys are licensed in D.C., Florida and Kentucky, we can represent you on a multi-state transaction without assembling separate local counsel in each jurisdiction. That removes a layer of coordination and cost and keeps a single team accountable from contract through closing.
Do you represent both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing?
We do, though not on the same matter. We draft, negotiate and review office, retail, industrial and mixed-use leases for whichever side has engaged us, and we are conflict-checked before any representation begins.
What is a quiet title action and when do I need one?
A quiet title action is a lawsuit to resolve competing claims to a property and confirm clear ownership. It is commonly used to clear title defects, resolve boundary uncertainty, or remove a disputed lien before a sale or refinance can proceed.
Should I involve an attorney before signing a purchase agreement?
Ideally, yes. The terms most worth negotiating — contingencies, title obligations, allocation of closing costs and remedies for default — are set in the contract. Reviewing the agreement before signing is far less costly than litigating a dispute after closing.
Facing a real estate law matter?
The first consultation is confidential, and we respond within one business day.