Across the state of california
Leading the Way in Real Estate Law
At Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP, we have been dedicated to representing landlords, property management companies, and lenders in real estate and business matters for over 40 years. With a proven track record of delivering results efficiently and cost-effectively, we are committed to excellence in both service and legal representation. Our team prides itself on being accessible and responsive, ensuring our clients receive the support they need when they need it most.
Seasoned Litigators with a Focus on Landlord-Tenant Law
Above all else, we are the premier California landlord-tenant lawyers. Our extensive experience in real estate matters sets us apart from other law firms.
As experienced litigators, we are admitted to practice in all California state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Beyond courtroom advocacy, we represent clients before state and federal government agencies and bring extensive expertise in alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and arbitration.
For decades, we have provided trusted counsel to landlords and property management companies in all aspects of real property ownership and management. From evictions and fair housing compliance to affordable housing issues and tenant disputes, our team is equipped to handle the complexities of landlord-tenant law. Many of our attorneys focus exclusively on this area, enabling us to offer in-depth analysis and sophisticated solutions based on years of experience and a wealth of accumulated knowledge. Our reputation has earned us the privilege of representing some of the nation’s largest and most recognized landlords, property management companies, and financial institutions.
We are also recognized as leaders in the California real estate industry. Our attorneys have lectured extensively on various aspects of landlord-tenant law, including rent control, eviction procedures, and fair housing. We are proud members of The National Apartment Association, The California Apartment Association, and US REO Partners. Our firm is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell® in recognition of our professional excellence based upon ratings given by practicing attorneys and judiciary members. To qualify as AV Preeminent®, a lawyer’s expertise, experience, integrity, and overall professional excellence must be rated at the highest level by lawyers and members of the judiciary. Law firms are given the rating of the highest rated individual attorney.
Experienced Representation in Transactional and Litigation Matters
We provide skilled guidance to our clients in transactional and litigation matters. We can help develop and implement policies and procedures for your business. We can draft, negotiate, and revise the legal documents you need to accomplish your goals and protect your interests. We provide forward-looking representation, advising our clients of changes in the law, industry trends, and regulatory compliance issues.
We are based in Orange County and represent clients across California. Get in touch if you are facing legal challenges that we can help you resolve.
Why you should choose wallace, richardson, sontag & le, llp
The Right Firm to Deliver the Right Solutions
Highly Responsive
Most legal issues are time-sensitive, but especially landlord-tenant issues. Whatever issue you are facing, you need it resolved as quickly as possible—the longer the issue drags on, the more time and resources it consumes. At Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP, we know how important it is to take aggressive action with a focus on getting your issue resolved as quickly as possible. From the moment you contact us, you can rely on us to push forward to resolve the issue so that you can keep moving forward.
Unparalleled Competency
Reaching the right resolution quickly requires a high level of competency. With 30 years of experience, we know how to navigate various disputes inside and outside the courtroom. We know the process inside and out, avoiding the common pitfalls that less experienced firms fall into. We know what leverage we have to achieve your goals and how to use it. In every case we handle, we bring to bear our deep knowledge and extensive experience in helping our clients face whatever challenges they encounter and put them behind them.
Truly Specialized
We are focused on only a handful of practice areas that complement each other. As a result, we have developed an exceptional degree of knowledge and experience in these areas. In short, we know what we are doing and how to deliver the desired results. Our clients rely on us to handle their legal matters quickly and cost-effectively. Our specialized focus on select practice areas allows us to help our clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible.
Value-Added, Value-Oriented
We understand the economic pressures that businesses of all sizes face. At the same time, we also know that legal representation isn’t just a cost—it’s an investment in the success of your business. As a result, we strive to provide our clients with exceptional value in everything we do. We also pride ourselves on delivering cost-effective results in all cases while pricing ourselves in line with our competitors.
Parts of a cohesive whole
Our Practice Concentrations
Our primary practice area, Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP, handles transactional and litigation real estate matters across California. We are positioned to handle various disputes and other matters, including regulatory and compliance issues, foreclosure actions, easements and restrictions, construction disputes, title issues, eminent domain, and premises liability. With extensive experience and deep knowledge of both the industry and the law, our clients rely on us to deliver the results they need quickly and cost-effectively.
We are leaders in landlord-tenant law, representing many national rental and property management companies. We are positioned to meet all of your legal needs, including drafting and reviewing lease documents, evictions, rent recovery, security deposit disputes, assignments and subletting, and landlord defense. We proudly serve the rental industry by teaching, lecturing, publishing, and serving in various industry organizations.
Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP handles sophisticated civil litigation matters involving corporate and business claims, intellectual property, real estate, employment matters, breach of contract, and class action litigation. We are admitted to practice before every state and federal court in California at both the trial court and appellate levels. We take a high-touch approach to our cases, working closely with our clients at every stage of the litigation process to ensure we remain focused on your goals.
Whether it is a litigation matter or a transactional matter, our clients rely on us to help them build their business and protect their interests. We routinely assist our clients with contract matters, organizational and governance matters, and the drafting of documents and policies. Whether it is a single issue or you need a lawyer to provide ongoing guidance, we are always available to our clients when they need us.
Businesses today face a complex and challenging legal environment. Employers can find themselves facing significant liability exposure despite their best efforts. We help our clients navigate the challenges of discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, misclassification issues, and wrongful termination claims. As experienced litigators, we can protect your interests in court, but we also work with our business clients to help them manage their risks and reduce their potential exposure.
