San Francisco Real Estate Lawyer

Services We Offer to Homeowners, Landowners, and Developers

Our team at Wood Litigation, APC has extensive knowledge and experience handling a range of land use and real estate law issues. We employ strategies such as negotiation, mediation, and litigation to meet our clients’ goals. When you contact our firm, we evaluate your situation and advise you on the best path forward. 

We keep up with local land use regulations and craft approaches focused on efficiency and outcomes. San Francisco’s real estate market regularly presents new zoning policies, redevelopment debates, and detailed permit appeals. We guide clients through these processes, offering advice that is grounded in current city guidelines and regional property realities. Familiarity with city agencies and boards means we advocate effectively during negotiations and administrative hearings.

Our San Francisco real estate attorneys primarily assist homeowners, developers, and commercial landowners. If you are a residential homeowner, we can help you address neighbor and homeowner association disputes, including issues such as deeded easements, prescriptive easement rights, nuisance claims, property lines, overgrown landscaping, fencing, and building placement. We regularly represent residential and commercial developers with contractor litigation, construction claims, and disputes relating to property purchases or sales. Our firm also works with residential and commercial landowners on landlord-tenant litigation, eviction actions, religious expansion, and related conflicts.

We have handled numerous types of cases, including:

• Condominium developers suing the city and county of San Francisco in scenarios where the city opposes construction plans
• Real estate brokers, buyers, and sellers of residential real estate property who are suing and/or being sued for fraud, breach of contract, and/or a failure to disclose material defects.
• Homeowners suing or being sued by a neighbor with boundary, easement, and/or harassment dispute
• Commercial landlords suing or being sued by tenants for fraud, breach of a lease agreement, and/or property damage.
• Landowners or developers suing government agencies for any form of property seizure, such as eminent domain, inverse condemnation, or issues related to civil rights

San Francisco real estate disputes often come with highly specific local considerations, like complying with Rent Board rulings or working with several municipal departments. Our attorneys stay up-to-date on changing legal standards, including affordable housing requirements, Ellis Act eviction rules, and other regulations that affect landlord obligations and property habitability. By tracking changes in laws and procedures, we help clients build a strong foundation for their cases. Our experience positions us to address the unique challenges of San Francisco real estate, whether you are pursuing a development project, managing a landlord dispute, or responding to city enforcement actions.

Our Approach: Strategic Advocacy With Proven Results

At Wood Litigation, APC, we prepare each case thoroughly and tailor our strategy to suit each client’s needs and goals. Greg Wood leads our team with over twenty years of experience, Super Lawyer recognition, and trusted referrals from attorneys throughout the region. Clients receive focused attention and regular updates. Our advice is based on sound legal analysis and clear communication through every step. With detailed case reviews, we identify options for resolution—whether through settlement discussions or active litigation. Our capacity to handle complex cases, including co-ownership disagreements and commercial lease actions, provides stability during uncertain times. By prioritizing planning and responsive support, we help clients pursue both immediate and long-term real estate interests. Turn to a trusted real estate lawyer in San Francisco from our firm as soon as possible.

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