Dracup & Patterson represents property owners, investors, developers, and businesses — as plaintiffs and defendants — in high-stakes California real estate litigation. As a property litigation lawyer team, our senior attorneys have 40 years of combined experience handling commercial property disputes, CAR form arbitration, commercial lease conflicts, and construction litigation. Engagements are hourly or on retainer for qualifying matters from $300,000 to $100 million. Schedule a confidential 20-minute case review.
Comprehensive representation in all aspects of real estate litigation across California
Disputes involving commercial properties, office buildings, retail centers, and investment properties. We handle purchase/sale disputes, title issues, and property development conflicts.
Representation in luxury residential property disputes, including construction defects, neighbor disputes, HOA conflicts, and high-value purchase/sale litigation.
Expert representation in arbitration and mediation proceedings arising from California Association of Realtors (CAR) purchase agreements. We navigate mandatory arbitration clauses and represent your interests through the entire ADR process, including cases where mediation escalates to binding arbitration.
Commercial lease disputes, commercial eviction proceedings, rent disputes, lease violations, and landlord-tenant conflicts in commercial properties.
Litigation involving construction defects, contractor disputes, mechanic's liens, development agreements, and project completion issues.
Breach of contract claims involving purchase agreements, seller disclosures, escrow disputes, and real estate fraud or misrepresentation.
Owners searching for the best real estate attorney usually mean one thing: a property litigation lawyer who has actually tried disputes like theirs. When you evaluate a California real estate attorney, ask how many commercial property, CAR arbitration, lease, and construction matters they have taken through hearing — not just how many they settled early. Ask which California counties they appear in, how senior the attorney handling your file will be, and how fees are structured. Our engagements are hourly or on retainer, handled by senior attorneys, for California property disputes valued from $300,000 to $100 million.
Our attorneys have extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate litigation, handling the most complex property disputes.
We serve all 58 California counties, representing clients in real estate disputes throughout the state with local court expertise.
We focus on substantial property disputes valued between $300,000 and $100 million, ensuring your significant investment receives expert attention.
Common questions about real estate litigation and CAR arbitration in California
While not legally required, having an experienced real estate arbitration attorney is strongly recommended for CAR arbitration proceedings. These disputes often involve substantial property values, complex contract interpretation, and binding outcomes that are difficult to appeal. An attorney ensures your rights are protected throughout the process.
Under most California Association of Realtors (CAR) purchase agreements, if mediation fails to resolve the dispute, the matter proceeds to binding arbitration. This is a common progression in real estate disputes. Our attorneys represent clients through both stages, maintaining strategic continuity from mediation through arbitration.
CAR purchase agreements typically require parties to first attempt mediation before proceeding to binding arbitration. If you checked the arbitration box in your purchase agreement, disputes must be resolved through arbitration rather than court litigation. The process involves selecting an arbitrator, exchanging evidence, conducting hearings, and receiving a binding decision.
We focus exclusively on substantial real estate disputes valued at $300,000 to $100 million. Our senior attorneys have decades of experience in complex property litigation, including commercial real estate, investment properties, development disputes, and high-value residential matters throughout California.
Senior attorneys with extensive experience in complex property disputes and CAR arbitration
Hear from satisfied clients who trusted us with their high-stakes legal matters and achieved exceptional results.
"Dracup & Patterson resolved our $1.2M partnership dispute efficiently and effectively. Their strategic counsel and aggressive litigation approach was worth every penny."
Tech Company CEO
San Diego
If your California commercial or business dispute exceeds $300,000, request a confidential case review with our senior legal team. Representation is offered on an hourly or retainer basis by attorneys with at least 20 years' experience.
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We represent businesses, owners, and high-net-worth clients on an hourly or retainer basis in California commercial and business disputes. Senior attorneys will review your matter in a confidential 20-minute case review.
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