$ 540-540 per hour
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
The primary focus of my practice is disputes concerning the duties of real estate fiduciaries, real estate purchase and sale transactions, mechanic's liens, escrow matters, partition, fraud, slander of title, adverse possession claims, construction defects, secured real property transactions, easements, partnership rights, appraisals, commercial leases, title insurance, homeowners associations, and contracts.
I am primarily a litigator, but I do handle some transactional work.
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$ 540-540 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 2004
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Posted by Gloria | July 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Eric is intelligent and highly efficient. He helped me write a co-ownership agreement to protect my rights before things got worse. I appreciate the high-quality work and the efficiency. Due to my negligence, I got into a messy situation being exposed to big financial risks with no legal protectio...
Posted by B. Tekdemir | May 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Eric was very responsible and knowledgeable. He helped me with a large deposit refund from a property. He was incredible!
Posted by Brad | March 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Eric is the quintessential attorney. His legal knowledge base is remarkable. He provides concise legal advise and, best of all, he doesn't overcharge once you are a client. On several occasions I needed answers that required 5-10 minute responses that required his legal expertise. Eric never once bil...
Posted by Jauslin | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I can not thank you enough for all the work you’ve done for us. Your expertise, knowledge, determination, and professionalism ensured all our worries fell to the wayside. We were in desperate need of legal advice during the sale of our home in California, when we realized the realt...
Posted by sylvia | February 13, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I called Eric to inquire about his availability to review a real estate transaction contract. He was very reachable and responsive, despite being on the road on his way to meet with another client. I was also impressed that he actually provided recommendations for other attorneys who handled our ty...
"I had the pleasure of working with Eric for years. His practice and knowledge continues to grow. He is a strong advocate for his clients."
"I have known Eric for 12 years as a colleague, a co-worker, and a client. I enthusiastically endorse Eric because he is very smart, resourceful, and trustworthy. He will cut through the immaterial surplusage and apply his laser focus on the key issues."
"I have known Eric Hartnett for a number of years as a fellow lawyer in the community, and for several years as a colleague in the same law firm. He is a hard-working, diligent, and zealous advocate for his clients, who focuses on achieving the best results for his clients. While keeping his clients' goals and objectives in mind, he tenaciously pursues litigation to achieve the best result possible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is a consummate professional who puts 100% effort into every matter he works on. I have referred a number of cases to him with outstanding results."
"I have known Eric since law school and we frequently meet and discuss issues of the day in each of our practices. I've referred people to him and know him to stay on top of legal developments in his practice areas. He is a strong advocate and dedicated to his clients and his practice."
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2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett
2016 - 2016
Non-Equity Partner, Terra Law, LLP
2012 - 2015
Associate, Terra Law, LLP
2006 - 2011
Associate, Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer
2004 - 2006
Associate, Anderlini Finkelstein Emerick & Smoot
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Anderlini Finkelstein Emerick & Smoot
2002 - 2003
Legal Intern for the Strategic Business Development Group, Intel Corporation
2011 - Present
San Mateo County Association of RealtorsAffiliate Member
2011 - Present
California Alumni Club of the PeninsulaBoard Member
2005 - Present
Young Scandinavian ClubMember
Appraiser clients were dismissed without any payment to Plaintiff.
Plaintiff dismissed our clients and paid our clients $2,500.00.
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
Real Estate Case Law Update - 2022
2021
Real Estate Law Update - 2021
2017
Where's My Bundle of Rights? Real Property Co-Ownership Issues
2017
Where's My Bundle of Rights? Real Property Co-Ownership Issues
2016
Real Estate Law Update - 2016
2016
Easements – This Land is Your Land, But I Have Rights
2015
The Good Faith Deposit – What Happens When the Deal Goes South
2015
Real Estate Law Update - 2015
2011
The Reality of Buyers Potentially Suing Appraisers
2011
“Short Sales – What Buyers and Sellers Must Know”
2011
“The As-Is Provision – Gold or Snowball?”
2011
Your Realtor did what? No-no’s your defense counsel never want to hear
2011
Your Realtor did what? No-no’s your defense counsel never want to hear
2011
Realtors Behaving Badly. Actions that make defense counsel cringe.
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