When facing a real estate dispute, selecting counsel with relevant experience is an important early decision. Asking targeted questions can help clarify expectations and strategy.

Questions to Consider

What Experience Do You Have With This Type of Case?

Real estate litigation encompasses many distinct areas, including partition actions, commercial landlord tenant disputes, easements, and title issues. Experience with the specific type of dispute can affect both strategy and efficiency.

What Law Governs My Dispute?

Understanding whether the case is governed primarily by statute, contract, or common law helps frame the litigation approach.

What Is the Procedural Posture and Likely Timeline?

Some matters proceed as summary proceedings, while others require full Supreme Court litigation. Each path carries different timing and cost considerations.

What Remedies Are Available?

Potential remedies may include monetary damages, injunctive relief, declaratory judgments, or court-ordered sales of property.

What Are the Anticipated Costs?

Clarifying billing structure, litigation expenses, and potential cost recovery is an important part of informed decision-making.

A clear understanding of these issues at the outset can help clients better navigate the litigation process and assess potential outcomes.