Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Real Estate

Stephen L. Waters attended Georgetown University prior to entering the University of Kansas School of Business, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. After graduating from the University of Missouri School of Law, he served as a Deputy District Attorney in Denver until he accepted a position in the 9th Judicial District as the Chief Trial Deputy and Assistant District Attorney. In this capacity Mr. Waters tried every felony in the district and was the Depu...

Phoenix business and real estate attorney Jim Valletta practices in the areas of real estate transactions, commercial transactions, business litigation and real estate litigation. Jim is a Best Lawyers in America® honoree whose transaction practice involves negotiating, preparing, and analyzing various types of commercial real estate transactions, including purchase agreements, development agreements, title, survey, financing and leasing in connection with industrial, office, retail, apar...

With comprehensive knowledge across all asset classes, Dana Clayton represents clients in real estate litigation in federal and state court. Her clients include Fortune 100 financial institutions, REITs, developers, retailers, and public and private real estate companies in disputes in financing, sales, dispositions, construction, breach of contract, development, landlord tenant, brokerage commission, eminent domain, and other matters. Dana also represents national retailers in land use, envi...

Daniel E. Durchslag is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Daniel, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stuart M. Lederman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Stuart M. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart M. Lederman since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stuart...

As a founding partner of Hellmuth & Johnson, David has been creating strategic advantages for clients since the firm’s inception. He works with a diverse group of small, medium, and large businesses, financial institutions, non profit entities and individuals, primarily assisting in matters involving real estate, corporations, collection/creditor remedies, banking and financial, and business matters. David also represents a significant number of condominium and townhouse association...

Nicole Westbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Nicole practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Westbrook since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicole Westbrook is held by other lawyers.

Adrian L. Lavarias is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Adrian L. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Adrian L. Lavarias since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which A...

Kevin is a trial attorney representing clients across multiple industries dealing with commercial and products liability litigation. Additionally, he defends criminal matters and represents clients under investigation by the U.S. Attorneys’ Office. He also works with a broad range of U.S. and non-U.S. clients to help them navigate the complex and evolving export regulations issued by the Departments of Commerce and State and the Treasury. Kevin is currently in the Marine Corps Reserves,...

David Soley leads Bernstein Shur’s Real Estate Litigation Group, is the author of the American Bar Association’s nationally acclaimed Real Estate Litigation Handbook and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his work in Real Estate Litigation. Mr. Soley concentrates his practice in the areas of business, real estate and constitutional litigation. He regularly represents entrepreneurs and property owners in disputes over boundaries, titles, easements, mortgage priorities, pa...

Timothy Bode is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Timothy practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Bode since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Timothy Bode is held by other lawyers.

Justin B. Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Justin B. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Justin B. Kaplan since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Justin B. Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Neal has extensive experience in real estate, advising clients on the acquisition and sale of all types of commercial property, as well as residential and commercial real estate disputes. He also advises clients on issues related to bankruptcy (debtor/creditor issues), construction, and commercial litigation including the prosecution and defense of complex, multi-party disputes. Neal views his job to be helping individuals and businesses manage their legal risks whether in a transaction or li...

Darryl has been a trial lawyer with the firm since 1982 and is Managing Partner. He has handled many types of cases, including personal injury cases, car crashes, defective product designs, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, land use litigation, non-compete litigation and sophisticated business litigation. He is also a Certified Circuit Court Mediator.

Thomas R. Schuck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Real Estate. Thomas R. practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas R. Schuck since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas R. Schuck is held by other lawyers.

R. Mark Alexander Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. R. Mark practices law in Gulfport, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized R. Mark Alexander Jr. since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same g...