REAL ESTATE LAW

Mr. Schneider’s real estate law practice covers a broad range of legal issues including complex real estate closings and financing; foreclosures and real estate contract forfeitures; boundary line disputes; easements; adverse possession and real estate development while representing residential, commercial and retail clients.

Co-ownership of real property during a divorce or business dissolution, or due to inheritance, can present unique challenges requiring expertise and creativity to resolve. Real estate problems often involve a family’s most important asset, the family home. A free consultation can usually help bring these problems into focus and plan a course of action forward.

LANDLORD/TENANT LAW

With the new laws and complexities, evictions have become difficult. Because of this landlords now need an eviction specialist such as Mr. Schneider. Mr. Schneider represents residential landlords, commercial landlords, and commercial tenants with evictions, drafting leases, lease negotiations, and breach of lease disputes. 

For landlords of residential properties, many evictions can be resolved quickly by serving the tenant with the appropriate forms and following the new laws. When evictions  become difficult mediation and negotiation may be necessary and even required.  If a tenant has damaged your property, failed to pay rent, or has sublet without your permission, attorney Steven Schneider can help you to regain possession. He can also help you to give proper pre-eviction notices and defend against counterclaims and discrimination complaints from tenants.

Commercial landlords who rent property to businesses and business tenants need representation as to their rights and remedies under often complex commercial leases. Issues arise with commercial property that are not present in a residential eviction action, such as landlord’s lien for rent, bank financing secured by furniture, equipment and fixtures, assignments, and breach of parking, and other agreements. Mr. Schneider can help resolve these matters and get you back to your regular course of business.

CONTRACTS

Drafting, reviewing, interpreting and enforcing contracts, especially secured transactions and business contracts, is essential to making wise decisions and preserving rights.  When entering into a major life decision such as buying a house or business, starting a partnership or corporation or contracting to provide services, a short document review by an attorney can save much expense and loss later.

BUSINESS LAW

Generally, business law includes the formation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies as well as drafting necessary corporate bylaws, minutes, buy-sell agreements and contracts needed for the operation of a business. Mr. Schneider provides comprehensive legal solutions for startups, non-profits, mergers and acquisitions. Decisions about incorporating or forming an LLC can be complex. Mr. Schneider can help you solve legal details so you can get back to the business you know best.

Business disputes occur for a variety of different reasons. At the law office of Steven Schneider our focus and goal is to resolve your legal disputes in the shortest time possible, and in the most economical fashion to save you time and money. Informal dispute resolution is used whenever possible. If your dispute cannot be solved through informal business dispute resolution methods, Mr. Schneider is prepared to take the dispute to court.

ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE

A Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Community Property Agreement and Directive to Physician are essential to getting your affairs in order before there is a need. Probate proceedings, including Washington’s simplified administration without court intervention and dispute resolution under the Trusts and Estates Dispute Resolution Act, are effective tools for the efficient handling of property transfer after a death.

If you are an heir or beneficiary, or a Personal Representative under a Will, Mr. Schneider can help you safely navigate the liabilities and pitfalls of the probate process.

MEDIATION

Most of the lawsuits that are filed in court are settled out of court.  Superior Court judges have up to twelve cases set for trial on any given day. This means that most cases are being resolved by alternate dispute resolution methods such as negotiation, arbitration and mediation. Mediation allows the parties to settle their own dispute with the help of a neutral mediator.  Mr. Schneider has completed intensive seminar training as a mediator at Pepperdine University School of Law and uses mediation techniques as an advocate and as a neutral mediator.