Sherman Toppin Law Firm concentrates in the following real estate practice areas: residential and commercial transactions, litigation, landlord-tenant, development, zoning and land use, condemnation, foreclosure, commercial leasing, deeds, title disputes, real estate tax appeals, estate representation and receivership. We represent clients with matters that range from simple residential closings to multi-million dollar development deals. We are committed to providing personalized representation, intelligent legal advice and results. We are dedicated to being attentive and responsive to the needs of our clients.
Above all, the foundation of our firm is experience. Let the knowledge, experience and business savvy of Sherman Toppin Law Firm work to your advantage.
Transactions are cornerstone of our real estate practice group. We represent clients in matters that range from simple residential closings to multi-million dollars building settlements. Whether you are buying your first home or purchasing a building for your business, we can provide quality legal advice and representation. Our goal is to facilitate a successful and rewarding transactional experience every time.
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We represent clients in a broad array of real estate matters that involve court proceeding, which include: breach of contract, contractor negligence, quiet title, partitions, neighbor disputes, deed fraud, nuisances and defending License & Inspection (L&I) actions. Our attorneys work tirelessly to obtain the best results possible.
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We represent building owners (landlords) of properties that vary from 2-unit townhouses to 50+ unit apartment buildings. Although every landlord’s goal is to have 100% occupancy with timely paying tenants, this, unfortunately, does not always occur. When your tenants fails to pay their rent, our attorneys get them to pay or get them out.
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Developers require experienced legal counsel throughout the various stages of a project. Our attorneys guide developers through site control negotiations and agreements, entity formation to attract investor partners, obtaining municipal approvals and construction financing, proceeding through construction and eventually leasing or sale. The successful complete of your project becomes our main objective.
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We represent mortgagees in foreclosure proceedings. Our clients are private lenders, mid-sized and institutional banks. We recognize the substantial, escalating legal costs of foreclosing on delinquent mortgages in these difficult financial time. Therefore, we have set our legal pricing at a very competitive level to accommodate volume representation.
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All buyers want the peace of mind that the property they are purchasing will be free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and third party claims. When issues arise that threaten buyer’s ownership interest or present a claim on title, our attorneys will work to resolve those issues. Representing buyers/owners in title disputes may involve litigation to hold parties responsible to satisfy liens, negotiation and settlement of outstanding claims, or simply investigation to determine that the issues are already satisfied.
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Sometimes the government makes mistakes in tax billing or tax assessment. This results in owners being charged higher annual property taxes than they should for the amount of real estate they own or for the location of their property. Our attorneys will make sure that you are only paying your fair share of property taxes and not a penny more.
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The new PA Standard Agreement of Sale requires that parties use mediation to resolve contract disputes prior to filing a lawsuit. The mediator must be selected by both parties, and each party must participate actively and in good faith with mediation proceedings. Our attorneys are experienced with all resolving all variety of real estate matters and can be engaged to mediate your pending dispute efficiently and effectively.
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State and local land use regulations can be especially cumbersome and the process of zoning uncertain. We have expertise in navigating our clients throughout the zoning process. Our attorneys prepare zoning application materials, obtain political support, initiate community relations and represent your before the zoning board.
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A municipal government may take privately owned land for public use through a legal process called condemnation. If your property is being condemned, the municipal government is entitled to pay you “just compensation” for your property. Unfortunately, the initial amount offered by most municipal governments is far less than the fair market value of the property. Our attorneys aggressively represent property owners towards receiving the “just compensation” they deserve.
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Leasing a retail or office space for a business can be very complicated. There are many legal issues involved in leasing a commercial property that can determine whether that business succeeds or fails during the term. Likewise, the terms of a lease can determine whether a building is profitable or unprofitable for an owner. Our attorneys can represent the interest of either a tenant or landlord in commercial leasing negotiations.
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There are many reasons why you may need to make a change to your current property deed. The more common reasons are 1) to add or remove the name of a relative, 2) to transfer interest to a buyer, 3) to convey property as a gift to a relative, or 4) to convey property to heir(s) since the owner has died. Our attorneys can draft deeds to meet any needs or circumstances.
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Planning for your future could be one of the most important things you can do for your yourself and your loved ones. Our attorneys can help your manage your final affairs by drafting a Last Will and Testament, Living Will and/or a Power of Attorney. In addition, after your die, we can assist your loved ones by establishing, managing and distributing assets of an Estate.
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Our law firm can be engaged as Receiver to manage and protect properties pending foreclosure, which are owned by banks, private lenders, investment entities and/or governmental agencies. For more information regarding, visit our Receivership services page.
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