$1M recovered
Recovered $1 million for a homeowner after a plumber's negligence flooded the house.
2026Home / Real Estate Law
Real estate lawyer in Beverly Hills for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
Purchase agreements, commercial and residential leases, landlord–tenant disputes. Independent counsel with no commission riding on your deal.
Buying or selling property is likely one of the largest financial decisions you will make. Whether it is your first home or your tenth building, having your own lawyer review the deal can be the difference between closing with confidence and walking away with a problem.
Real estate transactions
Purchase agreements, disclosures, escrow issues and closing for residential and commercial property.
Leases
Drafting and negotiating commercial and residential leases for landlords and tenants.
Landlord–tenant disputes
Unpaid rent, habitability claims, deposits and lease violations, resolved by negotiation or in court.
Case results
Recent results for property owners.
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.
Why three practice areas
Legal problems don't stay in one lane.
Business, real estate and criminal law look like separate worlds. In practice, our clients' problems cross between them all the time. A lawyer who sees only one piece can miss what the other pieces mean for you.
Your company is also a tenant or a landlord.
Most businesses sign a lease, and many own property. Lease disputes, personal guarantees and the purchase of a building are business decisions and real estate questions at the same time.
A property owner can be charged for a tenant's conduct.
We have defended owners charged over a tenant's cannabis operation and over permit violations, and had both cases dismissed. Those cases turned on leases and property records as much as on criminal law.
A criminal case can threaten a business.
When police seized a client's business cash in a raid aimed at his neighbor, the fix required understanding both his business and forfeiture law. The money was returned, and he was never charged.
The skills carry across all three: reading contracts and evidence closely, negotiating with the other side, and being ready for court when negotiation fails. With one firm, you explain your situation once, and the attorney already knows the rest of the picture.
Common questions
Real Estate questions clients ask first.
General information about California law. Every case is different, so call for advice about your situation.
Do I need a lawyer to buy or sell property in California?
California does not require one, and most deals close with only agents and escrow. But agents are paid on commission when the deal closes. A lawyer reviews the purchase agreement, disclosures and title issues with only your interests in mind, which matters most on commercial deals, unusual properties, or when something goes wrong in escrow.
How much can a landlord collect as a security deposit?
For most rentals signed after July 1, 2024, the limit is one month's rent, with an exception allowing two months for certain small landlords. After move-out, the landlord has 21 days to return the deposit or provide an itemized statement of deductions.
My commercial landlord is ignoring repair problems. What can I do?
Your rights depend on the lease, which often shifts repair duties to the tenant. A lawyer can identify the landlord's obligations, send a formal demand, and advise on options such as withholding, offsetting costs or ending the lease. Acting without advice can put you in breach.
Client reviews
5.0 stars on Google from 46 clients.
As a full-time real estate professional in Beverly Hills for the past 18 years, I have worked with many legal experts, and my experience with this landlord-tenant attorney was exceptional. … Thanks to their brilliant strategy, the tenant vacated without needing to go to trial, saving me significant time, stress, and expense.
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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