When a Property Dispute Gets Serious, You Need a Litigator Who Knows Real Estate Law

The answer depends on what's at stake financially, what evidence you have, and what outcome you're actually trying to reach. A consultation gives you a clear read on the strength of your position, the likely costs of pursuing it, and whether litigation is the right tool — or whether there's a faster path to resolution.

Yes. The Curry Law Firm is licensed in both Texas and Georgia, so we can handle your dispute in either state without referring you to outside counsel. If your matter involves property or parties in both states, we can manage that too.

A demand letter is a formal written notice that puts the other party on record and gives them an opportunity to resolve the dispute before litigation begins. Filing a lawsuit is the formal legal process that follows when the other side doesn't respond, refuses to comply, or negotiates in bad faith. Many disputes resolve at the demand letter stage — but when they don't, we're ready to file.

It depends on the complexity of the dispute, the court's docket, and whether the other side contests the claims. Some matters resolve in a few months through negotiation or a quick court ruling. Contested litigation — especially cases involving title disputes or multiple parties — can take a year or longer. We give you a realistic timeline at the outset based on your specific situation.

A partition suit is a legal action that allows co-owners of property to divide or sell it when they can no longer agree on how to manage or hold it. If you own property jointly with someone — a family member, a business partner, or a former spouse — and the relationship has broken down, a partition suit gives the court authority to force a resolution, either by dividing the property or ordering a sale and distributing the proceeds.

If a contractor failed to complete the work, performed it defectively, or walked off the job without justification, you may have claims for breach of contract, negligence, or both. We start by reviewing the contract and the scope of work to establish what was promised, then assess the evidence of nonperformance or defective work. Depending on the situation, we may pursue resolution through a demand letter, a contractor's bond claim, or litigation.

Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows someone who has openly and continuously occupied another person's land for a set period of time — without the owner's permission — to claim legal title to it. The specific requirements vary by state, but yes, it is a real legal mechanism. If someone is asserting an adverse possession claim against your property, or if you believe you may have a valid claim yourself, we can assess the facts and advise you on how to proceed.

Your options depend on what the restriction says, how it's being enforced, and whether the HOA or neighboring property owner is acting within their authority. We review the governing documents, the history of enforcement, and the specific conduct at issue to determine whether you have grounds to challenge the restriction or the enforcement action — and how to do it effectively.

A title defect is anything in a property's ownership history that creates uncertainty about who actually holds clear legal title. Common defects include undisclosed liens, forged or improperly executed deeds, errors in public records, missing heirs, and unresolved claims from prior owners. Resolution usually involves a quiet title action — a court proceeding that establishes clean ownership — or working through title insurance if a policy is in place.

Earnest money disputes are among the more common real estate conflicts we see. Whether you're entitled to a refund depends on the terms of the purchase contract and the circumstances under which the deal fell apart. We review the contract, the timeline, and the communications between the parties to determine who has the stronger claim — and then pursue it through demand, negotiation, or litigation if necessary.

Your rights depend on whether you're the landlord or the tenant, what the lease says, and what state the property is in. Texas and Georgia both have specific statutes governing eviction procedures, security deposit handling, habitability standards, and lease enforcement. We represent both sides of landlord-tenant disputes and can advise you on what the law actually requires — not just what the other party is claiming.