Whether it’s purchasing your first home or you’re experiencing a landlord-tenant dispute—or if you’re a seasoned real estate investor—certain situations call for professional intervention by a Dallas real estate lawyer. The experienced lawyers at Marye Law in Dallas, TX will provide you with the confidential representation you need.
Decades of Experience in Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate
For more than two decades, Marye Law has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. We have extensive experience in real estate law. The firm was founded in 1999 by lead attorney Eric Marye, who has built a strong reputation regarding personal injury suits. Monica Garcia Bohuslav works in the areas of business litigation and business and real estate transactions. For the past five years, Monica has been honored as a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers-Thomson Reuters.
Transactions, Litigation and Investor Services
Marye Law can serve you whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a sophisticated investor in commercial real estate. Our real estate services include:
- Working With Investors and Lenders
- Full Title Services
- Reviewing or Drafting Purchase or Sale Contracts
- Letters of Intent
- Guaranty Documents
- Assignment Documents
- Access Agreements
- Easement, Rights of Way and Restriction Agreements
- Commercial and Residential Leases
- Real Estate Contract and Lease Negotiations
Real Estate Growth in Dallas
The real estate market in the Dallas metro area is smoking hot. Overall, Texas’ economy is doing very well, thanks to the many businesses that are moving to the Lone Star State. Dallas is the most affordable residential market in the state, especially compared to Austin or San Antonio. As a result, single-family home values increased by more than 30 percent in the Dallas Fort Worth area despite COVID-19.
The same trend is happening in commercial real estate. Whether multiple buildings or a single rental pad, costs are soaring and demand is high. If you’re in the market for investment properties or a single-family home, having an experienced real estate attorney guide your real estate transaction can give you an edge in a competitive market.
What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do for Buyers?
Marye Law’s team is experienced in preparing the various documents used in real estate transactions. We can negotiate with brokers and prepare an array of real estate documents. These can include letters of intent, offers, deeds, compose and audit purchase agreements, as well as more complex documents such as a mechanic’s lien or counteroffers. We can also review contracts and lease agreements for any possible loopholes or potential liabilities. Don’t rely on a generalist attorney. Instead, count on the experienced real estate lawyers at Marye Law. We always keep your best interests in mind.
We Are Experienced in Litigation
Real estate disputes sometimes turn into real estate litigation. If it does, you want experienced real estate litigators.
Common causes of real estate litigation include the following scenarios:
- Failure to Disclose. For instance, expansive soil is a common issue in the Dallas area. If a seller doesn’t disclose it, they are liable.
- Breach of Contract. Many real estate agents use a boilerplate contract which may not protect the buyer or seller. A good real estate attorney can review the contract and identify any potential red flags.
- Breach of Duty. Legally, estate agents have the duty of acting in the clients’ best interests. If they don’t, they are open to litigation. For example, the agent discloses your sensitive financial information to a third party without your permission. This makes the agent liable.
- Landlord/Tenant Disputes. These can include eviction, illegal activity in the property, violating the terms of a lease or the failure of the landlord to maintain the property
Why Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney?
Real estate is one of the biggest investments a person or business can make. Why leave it in the hands of just your real estate agent and your mortgage broker? You need a Dallas real estate lawyer to provide you with exlegal advice.
All Dallas, TX Businesses Need an Experienced Real Estate Lawyer
An experienced Dallas real estate lawyer can make your buying or leasing commercial real estate in Dallas much easier and less stressful. Some of the things a real estate attorney serving Dallas can do are:
- Drafting and finalizing purchase contracts
- Drafting and finalizing lease agreements
- Amending a standard contract provided by your commercial real estate agent
- Completing a title search
- Representing you and conducting the closing
Litigation Can Be Complex—You Need a Dallas Real Estate Lawyer
Large commercial real estate lawsuits can be complicated, even more so if multiple parties are involved. Oil and gas leases, mineral or water rights, joint ownership of land, easements, legal boundaries—all can lend additional complexity to a case. Our real estate attorneys have extensive experience in Dallas, TX building codes and zoning regulations. Occasionally, issues arise during a transaction requiring the guidance of an attorney in another field, such as land use or environmental.
Consider representing the owners of a large shopping center with three or four anchor tenants. One of these anchor retailers decides they are unhappy with their lease agreement and files a suit. Another anchor tenant decides to join the suit. This hypothetical scenario provides an idea of the complexity which can arise during real estate litigation.
Doing It on Your Own Is Risky
Even if you’re an attorney, self-representation is never a good idea. Considering the complexities that arise during real estate litigation, you need an expert local real estate attorney. Here are a few reasons why self-representation is a bad idea:
- You won’t be able to meet all the technical requirements to prove your case—or defend yourself
- You might inadvertently not follow some of the court’s procedures and your case would be dismissed
- You might become emotional
- You won’t have the experience needed to effectively manage a courtroom
Abraham Lincoln famously once quipped, “A lawyer who represents himself in court has a fool for a client.” Listen to Abe and don’t take the risk. Instead, contact your local real estate attorney for a free consultation.
See How a Dallas Real Estate Lawyer Can Help You with a Free Consultation
Along with our specialties in commercial real estate and residential real estate our firm also practices business law, as well as personal injury law. Many of our clients have praised our personal approach, as well as our integrity. If you are seeking a Dallas real estate lawyer who understands the Dallas marketplace, contact us today for your free consultation or call 214-987-8240.
FAQs
What are legal fees for real estate?
Real estate attorneys typically charge between $150-$300 per hour. Depending on the services rendered, some may charge a flat fee. Call us to learn more.
Do I need a Dallas real estate lawyer?
Yes, especially if you are feeling unsure or are having any doubts about a potential real estate purchase or the other parties involved. Avoid unnecessary risks by setting up your free consultation.