Pinnacle Update: When can CC&Rs require arbitration of construction disputes?
On July 30, 2010, the Court of Appeal based in San Diego issued an opinion in Pinnacle Museum Tower Association v. Pinnacle Market Development (US), LLC. The CC&Rs for this mixed-use development included provisions requiring that construction disputes, if they could not be resolved informally, be decided in arbitration rather than in court. After the […]
Sale of Vantage Pointe – the largest mixed-use high-rise condominium project in San Diego sold to Equity Residential
Vantage Pointe, San Diego’s largest mixed-use high-rise condominium tower, was sold recently to Equity Residential, one of the nation’s largest multi-family REITs. HechtSolberg attorneys represented Calgary based developer, The Pointe at Balboa Limited Partnership, in the structuring, documentation, completion and eventual sale of Vantage Pointe. Equity Residential plans to operate the 40‑story, 679-unit tower as […]
Opportunities — Buying the Debt
Several clients have inquired about what’s involved in “buying the debt.” Visit our News page for a general overview.
The Best Lawyers in America
Four HechtSolberg lawyers were recently selected for the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America…
Mandatory Arbitration No Longer Protects Developers From Homeowners Association Claims
Mandatory arbitration provisions in CC&Rs no longer protect developers from homeowners associations’ lawsuits, according to a recent appellate court decision. As a result of this change in the law, developers of master planned communities and any other real estate development governed by CC&Rs should consult their attorneys to identify the best forms of legal protection […]
Governor Appoints Paul Robinson to Airport Authority Board
Paul assumed his new position Monday, May 17, and will serve a term running through June 30, 2011.
HechtSolberg and Tyler Cramer Join Forces to Assist with Private Investment for Real Estate
HechtSolberg and Tyler W. Cramer are pleased and excited to announce their alliance to help clients raise equity and debt financing from private investors. In the current economic climate, many home builders, land developers and businesses are seeking alternative funding sources. One of those alternatives — private placements — raises equity investment or debt financing […]
Recovery Act Opportunities
At HechtSolberg we focus on business, real estate and construction — three footings for building national economic recovery.
Our New Website
HechtSolberg would like to introduce our new website.
New Partners & Associates
HechtSolberg is pleased to announce the expansion of its practice with THE ADDITION OF PARTNERS… Michael A. Van Horne, specializing in the areas of real estate & business transactions & finance, estate planning & trust administration; AND Marianne F. Adriatico, specializing in the areas of real estate & business transactions & finance, land use planning […]