Choosing a Landlord Attorney

Choosing a landlord attorney can be a critical decision for your landlord-tenant dispute. Among the many things to keep in mind is how your attorney will attempt to resolve your case as affordably as possible.

You may be wondering why this blog post includes a picture of a table above. It is not simply because I built it myself (although I am proud of it!). Rather, it demonstrates an important part of my approach when representing all clients, especially landlords.

When I’m not lawyering, I enjoy woodworking. I’ve built a great workshop and have constructed some good pieces of furniture, including the table above. This table is made from a piece of California redwood that my wife and I purchased during our last vacation. With some power tools and a lot of elbow grease, I turned it into a great addition for our home.

Not everything I make is of this quality. Below is a table that I made as a stand for my scroll saw:

It doesn’t have the bells and whistles as my other project for a good reason: it stays in my workshop, and not in my living room. I could have designed it to look like the redwood table above, but I’d rather spend my time and money on other projects.

So, what does this have to do with choosing a landlord attorney?

Not every part of the legal process requires the construction of a perfect piece of furniture. Sometimes, a basic table will do. In other words, although one can spend enormous time and money in a legal proceeding, it isn’t always necessary.

Landlord-tenant disputes can get expensive . . . very quickly. My goal in these cases (and for my other practice areas) is to make sure that I’m spending my client’s money wisely. I’ve seen some attorneys spend an enormous amount of time on matters that could otherwise be avoided. I have also seen attorneys attempt to litigate cases where the end goal just isn’t worth it for their client.

Of course, some expenses can’t be avoided. My workshop table above didn’t need a polyurethane finish, but it certainly required the right fasteners to ensure that it doesn’t fall apart. Having a solid background in landlord-tenant law is the key to knowing what is needed (and what isn’t) in a landlord-tenant dispute.

If you need assistance with a landlord-tenant matter, contact me for a consultation.