Mediation of Disputes

Disputes are settled either by the court or by the parties. When the court decides the outcome, one of the parties is the winner, leaving the other party the loser. When parties settle their dispute, the parties determine their own outcome.  Mediators are neutral and impartial, and facilitate the communication. With settlement by mediation, parties feel better, have fewer costs, and end the dispute early to return to their usual course of business without the distraction of the controversy and financial burden of paying attorneys.

Areas of mediation include disputes related to real estate, contracts, construction, leasing, foreclosure, title issues, property defects, binder deposits, probate, family owned property and disputes related to business, partnerships, members and shareholders.

Tenant Representation for Commercial Leases

Michael Price assists tenants to review the lease, which is usually prepared by the landlord and is in the favor of the landlord. Many commercial tenants are small businesses with little or no experience in these leases, leaving the landlord in a much stronger bargaining position. With the countless leases and tenants Michael Price has reviewed and represented, Mr. Price identifies problem areas in the proposed leases, and communicates on behalf of the tenants with the landlords. Some examples of problem areas are common area expenses, options to extend the lease term, and personal guarantees.

Real Estate Consulting

Many buyers of both residential and commercial real estate underestimate the importance of reviewing the title commitment within the deadline for making objections and reviewing the documents that affect the title to the property. Michael Price assists buyers, where most real estate agents are not trained or qualified or even licensed to discuss the legal consequences of title insurance. Mr. Price reviews all documentation, preferably before anything is signed. When buying or selling real estate, Mr. Price will help avoid pitfalls and give you peace of mind in buying or selling real estate.