$1M recovered
Recovered $1 million for a homeowner after a plumber's negligence flooded the house.
2026Home / Real Estate Transactions · Los Angeles
Real estate transaction lawyer in Los Angeles.
A real estate purchase or sale is often the largest transaction of your life. Your agent is paid when the deal closes. We are paid to protect your interests, whether or not it closes.
What we handle
- Reviewing and negotiating purchase agreements and counteroffers.
- Contingencies, inspections and disclosure issues.
- Commercial property purchases and sales.
- Problems in escrow, including deposit disputes.
- Title and boundary issues, including encroachments.
- Private loans secured by real estate.
Why use a lawyer as well as an agent
Agents are valuable for pricing and negotiation, but they cannot give legal advice. A lawyer reviews the contract terms, deadlines and remedies, and steps in if the deal goes wrong.
Recent result: approximately $2.2 million recovered for a private lender on notes secured by real estate.
When a deal breaks down
If a buyer or seller backs out, a deposit is disputed, or a defect surfaces after closing, we evaluate the contract and pursue or defend the claim, often through the dispute resolution terms in the purchase agreement.
Free 20-minute consultation: (310) 415-9499.
Case results
Recent results.
Selected outcomes from the firm’s closed matters.
$2.2M recovered
Recovered approximately $2.2 million for a private lender owed on defaulted notes secured by real estate.
2025Dismissed
Criminal case against a commercial property owner and its company over a cannabis tenant. Dismissed as to both.
2022Dismissed
Property owner charged with building-permit violations tied to a tenant's dispensary. Case dismissed.
2025Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client details are withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Questions clients ask first.
General information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
Does California require a lawyer to buy a house?
No, and most deals close without one. A lawyer adds the most value on commercial deals, unusual properties and transactions that run into problems.
What if the seller did not disclose a defect?
California sellers have disclosure duties. Depending on what they knew and what the contract says, you may have a claim after closing.
Client reviews
5.0 stars on Google from 46 clients.
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As an attorney myself, I'm very selective about who I work with, and I can confidently say this firm did an outstanding job. … Within just a few emails, the landlord became responsive and began addressing maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
I highly recommend Saman Manavi for real estate legal advisory services. He was prompt in responding to our correspondence, efficient in handling our matters, and consistently provided thoughtful, sound advice.
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