Innovative Legal and Business Strategies for All Stages of Real Estate Litigation
Blank Rome’s attorneys have the deep-rooted knowledge and capabilities to handle the most complex real estate litigation matters from coast to coast. We have experience representing an array of real estate clients in matters ranging from construction and zoning to land use, construction defects, landlord-tenant disputes, purchase and sale disputes, as well as foreclosures, property-related bankruptcy proceedings, and environmental litigation. We work closely with our clients to identify their objectives and provide clear, proactive, and commercial advice to achieve their goals.
How We Can Help
We offer a comprehensive range of services in all areas of real estate litigation, including:
- Foreclosures and workouts
- Commercial foreclosures
- Receiverships
- Defense of lender liability claims
- Guaranty actions
- Bankruptcy proceedings
Construction and Real Estate Litigation
- Acceleration, delay, and disruption claims
- Architect and engineer malpractice
- Bid disputes / change order / stop notices
- Construction contract disputes
- Construction-site personal injury
- Defective design and construction issues
- Delay claims
- Drone usage, regulation, and litigation
- Government contracts
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) violations
- Performance and payment bonds
- Project development disputes
- Tort claims, including slander of title
Condemnation, Zoning, Land Use, and Regulatory Disputes
- De facto condemnations
- Eminent domain
- HUD / FHA litigation
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Land-use civil rights
- Public accommodation litigation, including actions involving the Americans with Disabilities Act
Transactional Litigation
- Enforcements of agreements
- Insurance disputes
- Landlord / tenant disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Quiet title and partition actions
- Real estate and construction project financing
- Securities litigation related to REIT transactions
Environmental Litigation
- Air and groundwater contamination
- Corrective action / administrative consent orders
- Defense of agency enforcement actions
- Indemnification disputes
- Insurance coverage actions
- Internal investigations
- Oil and hazardous waste spills / releases
- Riparian rights
- Superfund litigation
- Toxic torts, including “sick building” disputes
What Sets Us Apart
With offices throughout the country, Blank Rome’s Real Estate Litigation practice extends to every major U.S. property market and is well-positioned to address the litigation needs of property owners, lenders, developers, managers, and commercial landlords and tenants operating on both the local and national levels. Our attorneys collaborate across offices and practices to seamlessly develop strategic and innovative solutions for each property dispute.
Recent accolades include:
- Ranked Tier 1 in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report–Best Lawyers® (Woodward/White, Inc.) for Real Estate Law nationally.
- Chambers USA 2023 recognized our practice for Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania. Chambers researchers have stated that Blank Rome:
- “Acts for an impressive list of leading financial institutions, as well as owners, developers, and REITS.”
- “Possesses strong capabilities in zoning and land use issues and is also regularly called upon for its expertise in restructuring work and tax assessment matters.”