Georgia real estate dispute attorneys who resolve property conflicts in and out of court.
Boundary disputes, failed closings, easement conflicts, and breach of real estate contracts require attorneys who know Georgia's property law and how to enforce it.
Boundary DisputesEasement DisputesSpecific PerformanceQuiet Title Actions
What We Do
Real Estate Dispute Services
We serve Hall County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Banks County, GA, and all of Northeast Georgia with real estate dispute resolution and litigation in Georgia Superior Court.
Core Service
Boundary Disputes & Encroachments
Boundary disputes arise when neighboring property owners disagree about where a property line actually falls — often due to ambiguous deeds, older surveys, or inconsistent historical records. Encroachments occur when a structure, fence, or improvement crosses a boundary line. We analyze the survey evidence, deed descriptions, and historical records to determine the legally correct boundary and pursue resolution — through negotiation, mediation, or Superior Court litigation — to permanently resolve the dispute.
Core Service
Easement Disputes
Easement disputes involve disagreements over the existence, scope, or use of a right that one party holds to use another's property. Common easement disputes involve access easements (the right to cross a property to reach another), utility easements, and conservation easements. We represent landowners seeking to establish, modify, or terminate easements, as well as those defending against claimed easement rights that would burden their property.
Core Service
Specific Performance & Breach of Real Estate Contract
When a party to a real estate purchase agreement fails or refuses to close, the other party has specific legal remedies under Georgia law. Unlike most contract claims where damages are the primary remedy, real estate contracts are considered unique — which means the non-breaching party may be entitled to sue for specific performance, forcing the breaching party to actually complete the transaction. We assess whether specific performance is available and advisable in your situation and pursue it aggressively when appropriate.
Additional Matters
Other real estate disputes we handle
Beyond boundary and easement disputes, Georgia property owners and investors face a range of legal conflicts that require experienced real estate litigation counsel.
Practice Area
Adverse Possession Claims
Under Georgia law, a person who openly, continuously, and exclusively occupies another's property for seven years under a claim of right may acquire legal title through adverse possession. We handle both sides of adverse possession matters — representing clients who have established the necessary elements and are seeking to quiet title based on their long-term possession, and defending property owners against adverse possession claims from neighbors or trespassers.
Practice Area
Fraud & Misrepresentation Claims
When a seller conceals known defects, makes misrepresentations about the property's condition, or misrepresents material facts to induce a buyer to close, that buyer may have claims for fraud or misrepresentation under Georgia law. These claims can support rescission of the transaction — unwinding the sale entirely — or recovery of damages representing the difference between what the buyer paid and what the property was actually worth. We investigate these claims thoroughly and pursue them when the evidence supports it.
Practice Area
Partition Actions
When two or more people own real property together and cannot agree on what to do with it — whether due to a family dispute, a failed investment partnership, or divorce — a partition action allows co-owners to seek court-ordered division or sale of the property. Georgia courts can order a physical division of the property when feasible, or order the property sold and the proceeds divided among the co-owners. We represent co-owners in partition proceedings in Georgia Superior Court.
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Service Area
Serving Hall County, Gwinnett County & Northeast Georgia
We serve Hall County, GA, Jackson County, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Banks County, GA, and all of Northeast Georgia — providing accessible, high-quality legal representation close to home.
Hall County
Gainesville
Flowery Branch
Oakwood
Jackson County
Braselton
Jefferson
Commerce
Hoschton
Gwinnett County
Peachtree Corners
Lawrenceville
Duluth
Sugar Hill
Buford
Banks County
Homer
Maysville
Baldwin
Alto
FAQ
Common questions about real estate disputes in Georgia
Answers to the questions we hear most from property owners in Gainesville, Jefferson, Flowery Branch, and across Northeast Georgia.
What can I do if my neighbor is encroaching on my property?
The first step is to commission a current survey establishing the legal property boundary. If the survey confirms an encroachment, we typically send a formal demand that the neighbor remedy the situation, followed by litigation if they refuse. Remedies can include injunctive relief to remove the encroachment, damages for the trespass, and in appropriate cases, an agreement formalizing a boundary line or granting a permanent easement in exchange for compensation.
What is a lis pendens and when is it used?
A lis pendens is a recorded notice that litigation is pending that affects title to real property. Recording a lis pendens puts potential buyers and lenders on notice that the property is subject to a legal dispute, which effectively clouds title and makes the property difficult to sell or refinance until the dispute is resolved. It is a powerful tool in real estate litigation — both as a plaintiff seeking to preserve an interest in disputed property, and something defendants need to understand and respond to promptly.
How is real estate fraud proven in Georgia?
To prove real estate fraud in Georgia, a buyer must generally show that the seller made a false representation of a material fact, that the seller knew it was false (or acted with reckless disregard for the truth), that the buyer reasonably relied on the misrepresentation, and that the buyer suffered damages as a result. The buyer also has a duty to exercise due diligence — fraud claims are strongest when the defect was actively concealed or was not discoverable through reasonable inspection.
How long do I have to file a real estate dispute claim in Georgia?
The statute of limitations depends on the type of claim. Written contract claims (such as a purchase agreement breach) have a six-year limit in Georgia. Fraud claims must typically be brought within four years of discovery. Adverse possession requires seven years of continuous possession before a claim can be brought. Trespass claims have a four-year limit. Contact us promptly if you believe you have a real estate dispute — missing these deadlines can permanently foreclose your legal options.
Dealing with a real estate dispute in Northeast Georgia?
Serving Hall County, Jackson County, Gwinnett County, Banks County, and all of Northeast Georgia — including Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Braselton, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Sugar Hill, Homer, and Alto.