Law Offices of O'Leary and O'Leary, LLP

SAN FRANCISCO DEVELOPER PREVAILS IN SUIT AGAINST CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO (PENDING).

Just this month, the firm represented a developer whose project to convert an abandoned church to a residential development was thwarted by a City declaration to landmark the property. Citing established state law, the San Francisco Superior Court has ordered the issuance of a writ compelling the City to overturn the landmark designation and allow the project to proceed.

REALTOR SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS FRAUD CHARGE IN JURY TRIAL.

The firm successfully defended a Peninsula realtor from fraud claims by a home purchaser. The buyer claimed that the agent misrepresented that the $2 million Hillsborough home already had a permit to add a second story. The jury was out less than an hour and found in favor of the agent on the related claims of fraud, negligence and breach of fiduciary duty. Using a pre-trial procedure recommended by the firm, the agent will recover not only his costs but also his expert fees from the buyer. (read more)

PROPERTY OWNER RECOVERS TITLE TO EAST BAY RESIDENCE.

The firm successfully represented a 96-year old property owner whose granddaughter was refusing to hand over title to the family home for 20 years. Using a rare court procedure ("nunc pro tunc"), Douglas Robbins convinced the Superior Court to confirm a 1982 ruling reinstating title and possession to the grandmother. (read more)

Fiduciary duty, negligence claims against accountant dismissed A client sued her accountant for not properly advising her when she sold shares in a closely-held corporation. The San Francisco Superior Court entered summary judgment for the accountant, finding that his advice was proper and that plaintiff's claims were barred by the two-year statute of limitations. (read more)

Real Estate Brokerage Obtains Commission

Trial Court entered Judgment in Unlawful Detainer Action

Court of Appeal found that Plaintiff Waived Right to Arbitrate

Trial Court Dismissed Fraud and Bad Faith Claims

Arbitrator Ruled in favor of Forensic Accountant in Professional Malpractice Suit

Court of Appeal found that Plaintiff Established Probable Cause for Malicious Prosecution

Court of Appeal Affirmed Award of Punitive Damages