Salinas, California, Construction Law Attorney

As an experienced California construction lawyer, I assist property owners through all phases of property development or improvement. I negotiate with contractors, architects, and builders. I draft, review, and revise contracts. I arrange for lien removal, or file for liens as needed.

Contact me regarding elements of construction including the following:

• Land acquisition
• Sales and development
• Entitlements
• Zoning
• Permits
• Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) rules and regulations
• Placement and removal of mechanics' liens

I am an especially valuable source of legal guidance for developers and investors from outside the Central Valley area.

After coming to visit the Monterey Peninsula area, out-of-towners become interested in investing in residential property for personal use or leasing and speculation. Residents of communities such as Bakersfield and San Joaquin Valley with second homes on the coast rely on my legal assistance.

I help out-of-town developers and landowners obtain permits and zoning variances through the relevant government agencies.

Is the Government Stalling after Threatening Condemnation?

A major focus of my California property law practice is eminent domain, an issue which sometimes threatens to interfere with construction plans. Perhaps development of your land is stalled because your local government is threatening to condemn your property for use by another private entity. I fight to challenge the right of governments to take my clients' properties. If condemnation through eminent domain becomes inevitable, I fight to ensure that my clients receive just compensation for property in a timely manner.

Contact me, Salinas, California, construction law attorney Robert J. Ernst, III, to schedule a free initial consultation.