Somebody is unhappy with the way a real estate transaction has turned out. Whether buyer or seller, your potential client wants satisfaction – wants you to remedy the wrong. Although you're probably well-versed in many aspects of real estate law, you've not had to litigate one. Do you let a potential client get away because of a lack of knowledge? Of course not. We can get you everything you need to competently - and successfully – litigate these cases.

Our knowledgeable practitioners have years of experience litigating these claims and are willing to share the secrets to prevailing during real estate litigation. Get important fundamental information by examining the types of real estate litigation. Find out who the players are and the complicated combinations the different parties represent. Set the stage for success with proactive pretrial strategies. Make a compelling case with high-impact courtroom skills. With our techniques, you can establish a foundation for success.

1. Types of Real Estate Litigation
2. Litigation Issues Arising in Real Estate Transactions
3. Pretrial Considerations in Real Estate Litigation
4. Ethical Considerations in Real Estate Litigation
5. Trying the Real Estate Case

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1. TYPES OF REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
   9:00 - 10:15, Gregory C. Mollett
   1. Purchase and Sale Agreement Litigation
   2. Foreclosure Litigation
   3. Leasing Disputes
   4. Title Insurance and Escrow Litigation
   5. Partition and Quiet Title Actions
   6. Construction and Mechanics' Lien Dispute
2. LITIGATION ISSUES ARISING IN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
   10:30 - 11:45, Paul F. Devine
   1. Buyers vs. Sellers
   2. Buyers vs. Real Estate Agents
   3. Sellers vs. Real Estate Agents
3. PRETRIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
   12:45 - 2:00, Adam R. Lorenz
   1. Understanding the Issues
      1. Real Estate Agency Relationships
      2. What Are the Broker's Legal Obligations to the Client?
   2. Drafting the Pleadings
   3. Pretrial Motions
   4. Discovery
   5. Selection, Use and Preparation of Expert Witnesses Mediation
4. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN REAL ESTATE LITIGATION
   2:15 - 3:15, Paul F. Devine
   1. Multiple Party Representation and Conflicts of Interest
   2. Duty to Make Meritorious Claims and Contentions
   3. Attorneys' Fees
5. TRYING THE REAL ESTATE CASE
   3:15 - 4:30, Adam R. Lorenz
   1. The Trial
      1. Judge or Jury?
      2. Trial Briefs, Requests for Findings and Rulings, Proposed Orders
      3. Witnesses
      4. Exhibits
   2. Appeal

PAUL F. DEVINE is an attorney with the law firm Vatterott, Harris, Devine & Kwentus, P.C. His practice is focused primarily in the areas of real estate litigation, real estate professional regulation and business and commercial litigation. Mr. Devine has represented national and local real estate brokers in Missouri and Illinois. He is a licensed real estate broker by the state of Missouri and is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers. Mr. Devine earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees, cum laude, from St. Louis University.

ADAM R. LORENZ is an attorney with the law firm Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O'Keefe, P.C., where he focuses his practice in the areas of real estate, land title litigation and commercial litigation. He is an associate article editor for the American Bar Association real estate litigation newsletter. Mr. Lorenz has lectured to various legal and real estate professionals on title and real estate matters. He is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and the American and St. Louis County bar associations. Mr. Lorenz earned his B.A. degree from Webster University and his J.D. degree from Washington University.

GREGORY C. MOLLETT is an officer in the litigation and environmental practice groups and head of the real estate litigation sub group for Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. He represents clients in real estate, environmental and commercial litigation. As part of his real estate practice, Mr. Mollett represents and counsels real estate developers, property owners and property managers. His practice involves risk assessment, counseling and litigation of sales and lease relationships. Mr. Mollett has litigated rent and possession, unlawful detainer, forcible entry and detainer, condemnation, inverse condemnation and private takings cases. He earned his B.S. degree from Central Washington University, his M.B.A. degree from City University and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois. Mr. Mollett is a member of The Missouri Bar, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the American Institute of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters.

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