Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett - Sunnyvale, CA

Premier Real Estate and Business Litigation in Silicon Valley

High property values and fast-moving market conditions across the San Francisco Bay Area make real estate transactions and property disputes exceptionally high-stakes. Located at 563 South Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale, the Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett delivers seasoned legal guidance to property owners, buyers, sellers, brokers, and commercial investors. When individuals and businesses need to hire a real estate attorney or find a skilled courtroom advocate to resolve complex property disagreements, Eric T. Hartnett provides thorough, strategic representation. With extensive experience acquired as a former partner at a top Silicon Valley real estate firm, attorney Hartnett handles contentious property matters throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, and surrounding Northern California counties.

Purchase Agreement Disputes and Deposit Recoveries

Real estate transactions often encounter friction when deals collapse. Serving as skilled residential real estate lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers, the firm resolves disputes arising from California Association of Realtors (CAR) and Peninsula Regional Data Services (PRDS) purchase contracts. Eric Hartnett represents parties in good-faith earnest money deposit forfeitures, non-contingent contract cancellations, and specific performance lawsuits. In cases where sellers or agents fail to reveal material property defects, he vigorously pursues or defends claims involving non-disclosure, misrepresentation, water intrusion, structural issues, and real estate broker commission-sharing agreements.

Easements, Boundary Lines, and HOA Disputes

Property disputes between adjacent landholders can escalate rapidly into costly, stressful conflicts. The firm handles complex easement litigation, including prescriptive easements, equitable easements, and rights-of-way disputes. Eric Hartnett represents homeowners and commercial entities in boundary line encroachments, tree and vegetation damage, trespass claims, and shared driveway conflicts. Furthermore, the office provides experienced counsel in homeowner association (HOA) disputes, reviewing CC&Rs, bylaws, and architectural review rules to resolve conflicts between homeowners and associations efficiently through negotiation, mediation, or court action.

Commercial Real Estate, Leasing, and Business Litigation

Beyond residential matters, the practice serves commercial property owners, landlords, tenants, and business enterprises. As dedicated business and real estate lawyers and business litigation lawyers, the firm negotiates commercial leases, tenant improvement agreements, and commercial purchase contracts. When lease defaults, eviction disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, or commercial contract breaches occur, Eric Hartnett provides aggressive courtroom and arbitration advocacy designed to protect client financial investments and real property interests.

Hallmarks of the Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett

• Elite Real Estate Background: Eric T. Hartnett is a former partner at a preeminent Silicon Valley real estate law firm with extensive trial experience in regional courts.
• Super Lawyers Recognition: Selected continuously to Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists from 2013 through 2021.
• Direct Principal Representation: Clients work directly with Eric T. Hartnett on every case detail, ensuring thorough preparation, strategic responsiveness, and clear communication.
• Deep Bay Area Insight: Extensive knowledge of local Santa Clara and San Mateo County court procedures, regional real estate practices, and standard contract structures.

Contact the Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett Today

If you are facing a real estate dispute, title conflict, or commercial contract disagreement in Silicon Valley, protect your property rights with seasoned legal counsel. Contact the Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett at 408-290-8228 to schedule a confidential legal consultation at his Sunnyvale office.