James R. Stout focuses exclusively on real estate litigation — representing property owners, investors, landlords, brokers, and lenders in complex and high-stakes disputes. With over 30 years of courtroom experience, his approach is strategic, aggressive when necessary, and always rooted in careful legal analysis.
Real Estate Litigation
- Quiet Title Actions
- Partition of Co-Owned Property
- Easement and Boundary Disputes
- Fraudulent Transfers and Mortgage Irregularities
- Disputes Involving Promissory Notes and Deeds of Trust
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Unlawful Detainer (Evictions — Residential and Commercial)
- Lease Violations and Breach of Covenant
- Tenant Harassment or Retaliation Claims
- Abandoned Property and Nuisance Claims
Partnership & Investment Disputes
- Breakdown of Real Estate Partnerships
- Misuse of Funds or Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Forced Buyouts and Dissolution Proceedings
Other Related Civil Litigation
- Contract Enforcement and Specific Performance
- Declaratory Relief and Injunctions
- Property Damage and Negligence Claims
All cases receive Mr. Stout’s direct attention and courtroom-level preparation. There is no delegation to junior staff or passive settlement posture. Whether your case requires a firm pre-litigation stance or full trial strategy, it will be approached with surgical precision and seasoned judgment.