Kent County Civil Litigation Attorneys

Our Kent County civil litigation attorneys at Oliveri & Larsen provide clients with sound and strategic counsel in matters of business law, real estate litigation, and HOA/condominium law.

Business Law

Our attorneys assist clients with implementing plans for today and safeguards for the future of their companies. We handle various business law matters, such as:

Business formation
Property concerns
Shareholder rights
Legal frameworks of strategic planning
Foresight analysis
Corporation and business mentorships

Problem prevention is the foundation of business law, and our team of attorneys are exceptionally talented with handling internal and external disputes. Our business law attorneys have decades of combined experience.

Clients can expect exceptional experience and strategic counsel regarding:

Contract development and review
Employee handbooks
Governing documents, charters, and amendments
Employer and employee disputes and resolutions
Mergers and acquisitions
Executive employment contracts
Succession planning
Litigation support, representation, and guidance
Preparation and review of financial institutional documents
General corporate counseling
Insurance procurement
Corporate formation and reinstatement
Letters of intent
Non-compete agreements
Resident agent representation
Business closing and distribution of assets

Real Estate Litigation

Real estate law relates to homeowners, buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, and the ownership, possession, usage, and enjoyment of land and its structures. Disputes related to ownership or acquisition of real property make up the bulk of real estate law, as well as litigation related to zoning, appraisal, financing, closings, and local ordinance compliance. Resolving real estate matters is typically a lengthy process, but working with a skilled attorney ensures a smoother and faster process.

Our attorneys have an established reputation and successful record representing both residential and commercial clients, including land developers, builders, buyers and sellers, landlords, and property management companies. We provide stellar representation in all real estate legal matters, including:

Land development and purchase agreements
Creation, negotiation, and consummation of commercial and residential property sale contracts
Mediation, arbitration, or litigation of disputes
Plat drafting, deeds, and easements.
Title review, including clearing title defects, encumbrances, and other related issues
Real estate closing documents
Foreclosures
Tax lien redemption
Land use restrictions, including covenants and utility assessments
Annexing or de-annexing property
Creation and enforcement of lease agreements, such as rent payments, tenant hold-over actions, unlawful detainer actions, and breach-of-lease actions
Letters of intent
Mechanic’s lien enforcement or defense
Forming HOAs and condominium associations

HOA and Condominium Associations

HOA and condominium associations, or private governing bodies, are common in residential communities, of which there are many in neighborhoods and communities throughout Kent County. In residential neighborhoods with a HOA, residents own their individual properties but share interest in common areas, such as fitness centers, swimming pools, golf courses, and social clubhouses. Members of the HOA elect a governing body to oversee and enforce community rules and regulations.

Developing a solid foundation is vital to successfully operating an HOA or related entity, and beginning with a skilled legal team is vital to that success. An experienced legal team provides:

Guidance regarding the development, amendments, or interpretation of governing body documents, such as association rules and bylaws
Assistance and guidance related to community meetings, including procedures, voting, minutes, proxies, and confidentiality concerns
Management and assistance with budget preparation and financial responsibilities
Enforcement of association bylaws, covenants, and rules, including legal hearings and court proceedings regarding violations
Dispute resolution involving HOA board members, homeowners, employees and staff, or neighboring residences or communities
Debt and delinquency collection through lawsuits, liens, and foreclosures, and enforcing association rights in bankruptcy proceedings
Review, negotiation, and enforcement of vendor contracts, including security, property management, insurance, golf course and swimming pool maintenance and management, waste management, and landscaping

Our team of experienced attorneys represent residential community associations of all sizes throughout Kent County. Oliveri & Larsen provides exceptional counsel regarding bylaws and rules, budgets, special assessments, and financial responsibilities.