Real Estate Litigation Case Results from the Law Office of Mark B. Morse
Since 1983, civil trial specialist Mark B. Morse has been representing parties involved in real estate disputes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Below you can see some of the results the firm has achieved for past clients. To get help with your legal case, please contact our Providence, Rhode Island, law office to schedule a complimentary consultation with an experienced trial lawyer.
CASE SUMMARIES * Names have been altered to preserve anonymity - The cases, while representative, do not reflect what may occur in a particular situation which will vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Real Estate Litigation and Contractor Litigation
LAND USE
In this unusual claim, a cell tower was constructed on tribal land. The nearby town demanded that the telephone company that constructed the cell tower needed to seek town permission, but the telephone company insisted it was unnecessary due to the location of the tower. The parties successfully negotiated a resolution so that no approval of the town was necessary.
CONSTRUCTION DEFECT LITIGATION
The Law Office of Mark B. Morse is often called upon to represent homeowners in disputes with contractors. In one such case, Ed and Sheila purchased a newly constructed home that had problems from the roof down to the basement. After protracted litigation, The Law Office of Mark B. Morse was able to get Ed and Sheila compensated for the repair costs of damage to their home.
CONTRACTOR LITIGATION
David, on active duty in the Armed Forces, and his wife Charlene purchased land in Rhode Island and contracted to build a log home on the property. In large part due to David being stationed out of the area, the contractor was not especially diligent in keeping the job on track. David and Charlene began to incur significant costs to extend the bank financing and from a loss of rental income that they depended on during David's military service. Attorney Morse was able to secure a reasonable time table to get the contractor back on track, with compensation credited to David and Charlene for the additional costs they incurred.
ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
George and Laura's house was rendered uninhabitable after an oil company overfilled their oil tank, causing it to leak into the cellar. To compound matters, during the course of having the oil spill cleaned, the company undermined the house foundation, causing severe damage to the integrity of the house. After contacting The Law Office of Mark B. Morse, George and Laura recovered the entire repair costs for the house, plus the cost of staying at a hotel, emotional distress and compensation for the personal property that was damaged.
HOME OWNER LITIGATION
Susan contacted The Law Office of Mark B. Morse, desperate to resolve the problems caused by a fraudulent contractor who constructed and sold her a home, of poor workmanship and faulty title. The situation turned after it was learned that the contractor also forged Susan's signature in order to obtain release of a lien, and the bank as a result sought to foreclose the property. In a case that went to the Rhode Island Supreme Court and back, attorney Morse successfully prevented the foreclosure, stopped the city from evicting Susan due to the contractor deficiencies, compelled the contractors to bring the home back to code compliance, and helped Susan obtain clear title to the property.
CONTRACTOR LITIGATION
Austin purchased a condominium unit. Shortly after he moved in, severe structural problems developed. The unit was rendered uninhabitable. Austin hired The Law Firm of Mark B. Morse, which successfully prosecuted the case through arbitration and recovered the value of the condominium unit on Austin's behalf.
COMMERCIAL TENANCY
Ray operated a nightclub in Downtown Providence. When the owner of the building took it upon himself to evict Ray without legal process, Ray hired The Law Firm of Mark B. Morse to recover the lost profits from his business. After a trial, the court awarded Ray all lost profits, plus damages for items converted at the time of the wrongful eviction.
AGENCY MISREPRESENTATION
The Law Office of Mark B. Morse has, from time to time, been called upon to represent property owners who were deceived by real estate brokers misrepresenting material features of the property. In one such case a real estate agent advertised property as waterfront, when in fact there was an easement impeding uninhabited access to the waterfront. The claim was successfully resolved in a return of the amount representing the reduced value of the property due to the existence of the easement.
CONTRACTOR LITIGATION
Additionally, The Law Office of Mark B. Morse represents contractors who have not been paid for their services. In one such case, a restaurant owner failed to live up to its obligations to pay its finish contractor the balance of $95,000 due on his contract. Attorney Morse presented the contractor's claims before a jury, and with the addition of interest and attorneys fees, obtained a $225,000 judgment, and a dismissal of the restaurant's claims against the contractor.
CONTRACTOR /RECEIVERSHIP LITIGATION
The Law Office of Mark B. Morse was asked to represent a national contracting firm in its mechanics lien claim against commercial real estate owners who filed for receivership. The claim, involving multiple contracts, eventually resulted in a successful recovery for the services rendered by the contractor.
Competent Legal Help
We take great care in dealing with clients facing challenges with real estate problems. Whether you are in Johnston, East Providence, Warwick or Woonsocket, contact our Providence law firm to learn more about your legal rights in civil court cases.
