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Lance Alan Adair
About Lance
Biography
I am a former big-firm attorney and practiced in Orange County for most of my career. I relocated to Temecula in 2015 and now serve clients in Orange County, the Temecula Valley, the larger Inland Empire, San Diego County and elsewhere in California. The focus of my firm is helping you win without breaking the bank. We peel back the layers of complexity to find what other attorneys might have missed.
I am a graduate of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
70%
39 years
Construction and Development
10%
39 years
Real Estate
10%
39 years
Business
5%
39 years
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Licensed in California for 40 years
State: California
Acquired: 1985
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Location
Adair Law Corporation
41955 4th St, Ste 315,, Temecula, CA, 92590
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Posted by Joe R. | November 26, 2012 | Construction & Development
A latin phrase Est Est was used by monks to identify patrons & hospitality. It meant Best of the Best. It also aplies to Lance
Lance has helped me with many issues related to Land Development and Home Building. He is relentlessly focused on the details that win cases. He has never lost one case for me!
Posted by Gail | May 18, 2011 | Construction & Development
Great and Ethical Attorney
Lance Adair was hired for construction and development cases. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the area. A true benefit is he never wastes his client's time or money. He has a thorough understanding of the building industry and his advice is timely and thoughtful.
Lance Alan Adair's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend this attorney. He is very experienced and professional."
Christina Rogers
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Adair is an extremely diligent and focused attorney. His attention to detail, in depth knowledge of the law and litigation savvy makes him an essential asset to have on your side in any construction/development or real estate related litigation matter. Lance is truly a brilliant attorney and I would not hesitate to highly recommend him to anyone."
"I've worked with Lance and have referred clients to him. He is an outstanding lawyer. He's smart, knowledgeable, engaged and truly cares about getting the best results for his clients. Lance is an expert real estate attorney. He works hard and is not only an excellent lawyer, but he's a good guy to work with as a colleague and a client. I've known Lance for more than a decade, and I highly recommend him for any real estate matter."
William Hensley
Construction and development lawyer | Apr 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Adair is extremely knowledgeable in this area and an excellent trial lawyer. Highly recommend him."
"Lance Adair excels in the practice of law. His creativity, meticulousness and attention to detail are without peer. I heartily recommend him to anyone seeking a first-rate lawyer. Roger Borg"
Mary Bryner
Litigation lawyer
Marc Alexander
Commercial real estate lawyer
William Hensley
Real estate lawyer
Christina Rogers
Business lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Real Estate Law, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Rated "AV-Preeminent" 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - 2018
Of Counsel, Kring & Chung, LLP
2010 - 2012
Founding Partner, Adair & Butler LLP
2003 - 2010
Founding Partner, Adair & Fransz LLP
2000 - 2003
Partner/Special Counsel, Payne & Fears LLP
1990 - 2000
Associate/Shareholder, Jackson, DeMarco & Peckenpaugh
1988 - 1990
Associate, Paone, Callahan, McHolm & Winton
1985 - 1988
Associate, Best Best & Krieger
Associations
1985 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Santa Ana v. Chevron USA, Inc.
Successfully resolved case through a negotiated settlement.
City of Corona, et al. v. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Successfully defended my clients' environmental impact report for their project; successfully challenged rival agency's environmental negative declaration.
Siegel v. Furth
Obtained judgment for my client following a court trial. The court adopted my trial brief verbatim as its statement of decision.
Tokai Bank of California v. ALG 1996-1
Successfully resolved case through a negotiated settlement.
Composites Unlimited, Inc. v. Nordskog Industries, Inc.
Obtained summary judgment for my client, which was upheld on appeal.
Rando Productions, Inc. v. Scenario Design
This case resolved through a negotiated settlement following the court's ruling in my client's favor on the plaintiff's motion for a writ of attachment.
State of California v. Chevron USA, Inc.
Successfully resolved case through a negotiated settlement.
Wheaton v. Bradshaw
Obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of my client.
City of Rancho Mirage v. Palm Springs 526, LLC, et al.
Representing the former owner of a resort residential development, successfully resolved case through mediation, following depositions of key city officials, and after obtaining a court ruling narrowing the issues.
MB 72 Partners v. City of Dana Point
Successfully resolved case through settlement, after conducting factual research and discovery establishing that the fee exaction was duplicative and improper.
Fire Insurance Exchange v. Vintage Communities, LLC
Representing the developer, successfully resolved the case through a negotiated settlement following the deposition of the opposing party's key representative.
Mesa Vista South Townhome Association v. CCL Realty (California) Ltd.
This case was successfully resolved through mediation and negotiation.
DOE Plaintiffs v. ROE Defendants
Obtained pleading-stage dismissal for my client following special motion to strike pursuant to California "anti-SLAPP" legislation.
ARV Assisted Living, Inc. v. City of San Juan Capistrano
Successfully resolved case through a negotiated settlement.
Antoyan v. American Contracting Services
Case resolved through settlement, on terms favorable to my client.
Miller, et al. v. MB 72 Partners, et al.
Successfully resolved case through mediation.
Summit Pointe II, L.P. v. Newcrest Development Corp.
Recovered $2.1 million in settlement proceeds for my client. This case was reported in The National Law Journal.
CCL Realty v. Monarch Beach Master Homeowner's Association
Obtained access easement plus payment of my client's attorney's fees.
Education
1985
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
University of California - Riverside
BS
Publications
1989
The Property Guide
School Fee Decision May Benefit Commercial and Industrial Projects
1986
Journal of Public Law Section, State Bar of California
Personal Liability of Public Agency Board Members
Languages
English