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Real Estate & Business Law Questions — DiJulio Law Group
DiJulio Law Group represents clients in real estate law, business and corporate law, construction law, mediation, immigration, and environmental law — serving individuals, property owners, and businesses throughout Glendale, Los Angeles, and Southern California.
Clients work directly with experienced attorneys who take the time to understand the facts and develop a practical legal strategy tailored to their goals.
DiJulio Law Group is based in Glendale, California and serves clients throughout Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Pasadena, and Southern California broadly. The firm handles matters in state and local courts across Los Angeles County.
Contact the firm by phone at (818) 502-1700 or by email at rdd@dijuliolaw.com. The firm is available Monday through Sunday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. An initial consultation allows the attorneys to evaluate your matter and discuss your options.
DiJulio Law Group has been representing clients for over 35 years. The firm's attorneys bring decades of combined experience handling complex real estate disputes, business matters, construction conflicts, and mediation proceedings across California.
The attorneys and staff at DiJulio Law Group collectively speak five languages, allowing the firm to serve a diverse client base throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. Contact us to confirm language availability for your specific matter.
Working With DiJulio Law Group
General questions about our firm, how we work with clients, and what to expect from your first contact through resolution of your legal matter.
Property Disputes & Transactions
California real estate law questions about boundary disputes, purchase agreements, easements, seller disclosures, evictions, and partition actions.
A real estate attorney advises and represents clients in legal matters involving property — including purchase and sale disputes, boundary conflicts, easements, lease disagreements, foreclosure, and failure to disclose defects.
In California, consult a real estate attorney any time a property transaction or dispute could result in significant financial or legal consequences for you or your family.
California law requires sellers to disclose known material defects. If a seller concealed water damage, mold, foundation issues, or unpermitted work, you may have claims for misrepresentation, fraud, or breach of contract. Time limits apply — consult an attorney as soon as you discover the issue to preserve your rights.
Easement disputes arise when the scope of a use right over another's land is unclear, access is being blocked, or a claimed easement was never recorded. Resolution may involve negotiation, a title review, a quiet title action, or litigation. DiJulio Law Group has handled numerous easement matters throughout Los Angeles.
A partition action allows co-owners of property to force a sale or division when they cannot agree. California courts typically order a sale and division of proceeds. This commonly arises with inherited property, divorce situations, or investment properties where one owner wants to sell and another does not.
A California landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit after serving a valid notice that goes unheeded. You cannot change locks, remove belongings, or shut off utilities. California has strict procedural requirements — errors can significantly delay the process. Working with an attorney ensures proper compliance.
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform their obligations under a valid agreement. Your options may include demanding performance, negotiating a settlement, or pursuing damages through litigation or arbitration.
Document everything — communications, the contract itself, and all evidence of the breach. Statutes of limitations apply, so consulting an attorney promptly is essential.
Common construction law issues include contractor disputes over payment or scope of work, construction defect claims, mechanics' liens, project delays, subcontractor conflicts, and insurance disputes. California has specific rules governing preliminary notices and mechanics' liens that must be followed precisely to preserve your rights.
A mechanics' lien is a legal claim filed against your property by a contractor or supplier who was not paid. It clouds your title and can prevent you from selling or refinancing until resolved. California imposes strict deadlines — property owners can challenge improper liens with legal assistance.
Mediation is private, faster, less expensive, and confidential compared to litigation. The parties control the outcome rather than leaving the decision to a judge or jury. Many commercial contracts require mediation before litigation. Even where not required, it is often the most practical first step in resolving a dispute.
DiJulio Law Group advises on business formation, entity selection, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and business disputes including partnership disagreements and corporate litigation. The firm serves California businesses from early-stage formation through complex commercial matters.
Commercial Disputes & Contracts
Questions about business formation, contract disputes, construction claims, mechanics' liens, and protecting your commercial interests in California.
Visas, Land Use & Environmental Claims
Questions about investor visas, employment-based immigration, mold claims, land use disputes, and environmental legal matters in California.
The firm assists individuals and families with family-based visa petitions, employment-based visa applications including investor visa categories, temporary work visas, and immigration matters connected to investment and business activities in the United States.
Immigration law is complex and fact-specific. An attorney can evaluate your eligibility and identify the strongest pathway for your situation.
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign nationals to obtain U.S. permanent residence by making a qualifying capital investment in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Requirements must be met precisely — consulting an immigration attorney before making an investment is essential.
Mold claims in California may arise from a landlord's failure to maintain habitable conditions, a seller's failure to disclose known mold, construction defects allowing water intrusion, or a neighbor's property causing water damage. Claims may include breach of contract, negligence, or fraud. Document damage thoroughly with photographs and inspection reports.
Zoning disputes arise when a property owner is denied a permit, cited for a violation, or when a proposed use conflicts with local regulations. These matters may involve appealing a city or county decision, challenging a neighbor's development, or seeking a variance. DiJulio Law Group represents property owners in zoning appeals throughout Los Angeles County.
DiJulio Law Group handles environmental disputes including land use concerns, mold claims, property contamination issues, regulatory matters, and environmental disputes affecting property value or usability. The firm's environmental science background provides practical perspective on complex environmental legal matters in California.
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