A Litigation Firm Built for High-Stakes Property Disputes
Darrell P. White
Co-Founding Partner
William O. London
Co-Founding Partner
Joshua M. Kimura
Co-Founding Partner
Real Estate Litigation Attorneys in Orange County and Los Angeles
Kimura London & White LLP is a business litigation and trial law firm based in Irvine, California, representing commercial property owners, developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and corporate entities in complex real estate disputes throughout Orange County, Los Angeles, and across California. The firm handles high stakes commercial real estate conflicts involving income producing properties, development projects, commercial lease agreements, and ownership disputes, with every matter prepared through a trial focused strategy.
What Commercial Real Estate Litigation Involves
Commercial real estate litigation encompasses disputes relating to property ownership, development, leasing, construction, and commercial transactions. These matters often involve significant contract complexity, recorded instruments, financing arrangements, and regulatory compliance issues that require experienced litigation counsel familiar with the commercial property landscape in Southern California.
Our attorneys represent clients in matters involving:
- Commercial lease disputes
- Breach of real estate contracts
- Construction defect litigation
- Property partnership and joint venture disputes
- Title and ownership conflicts
- Easement and boundary disputes
- Commercial landlord tenant litigation
- Fraud and misrepresentation in property transactions
- Real estate related trust and estate disputes
Each case is evaluated not only on the legal claims asserted, but on the broader financial and operational impact to the client's commercial property interests.
How We Approach Every Case
Commercial real estate disputes often involve significant financial exposure, confidential transaction details, and time sensitive operational concerns. Effective litigation requires disciplined discovery, strategic depositions, expert coordination, and well developed motion practice. Poorly prepared cases invite unfavorable settlements and prolonged uncertainty. Opposing counsel notices the difference immediately.
Our attorneys prepare every matter as if it will proceed to trial. This approach strengthens negotiation posture, clarifies financial exposure, exposes weaknesses in opposing claims early, and consistently positions clients for favorable outcomes through settlement, dismissal, or verdict. Clients benefit from attorneys who understand not just the law, but the commercial and investment consequences of every litigation decision.
Who We Represent
Our real estate litigation practice serves commercial property owners, developers and contractors, real estate investors, landlords and tenants, partnerships and joint ventures, and corporate entities holding significant real property assets throughout California. The firm also represents high net worth individuals in property disputes, high asset divorce involving real estate holdings, and related matters where experienced courtroom counsel is essential. The common thread across every engagement is complexity, stakes, and the need for attorneys prepared to litigate aggressively when required.
Types of Cases We Handle
- Commercial lease disputes
- Breach of real estate contracts
- Construction defect litigation
- Property partnership and joint venture disputes
- Title and ownership conflicts
- Easement and boundary disputes
- Commercial landlord tenant litigation
- Fraud and misrepresentation in property transactions
- Real estate related trust and estate disputes
Serving Clients Throughout Southern California
Kimura London & White LLP represents clients in real estate litigation matters throughout Southern California. The firm appears regularly in Orange County Superior Court and Los Angeles Superior Court, and handles matters across state and federal courts throughout California, including the Central District of California. Whether your dispute involves a commercial landlord, a development partner, a corporate entity, or a counterparty in another jurisdiction, our attorneys have the experience and courtroom presence to litigate effectively on your behalf.
- Orange County real estate litigation
- Los Angeles real estate litigation
Our Record of Results
With a record of multimillion dollar results in Orange County Superior Court and courts throughout California, Kimura London & White LLP delivers strategic, results driven advocacy tailored to the realities of complex property disputes. Early strategic assessment, disciplined discovery, and deliberate execution often shape the trajectory of real estate litigation long before a courtroom appearance is required.
Our attorneys have recovered in excess of $21 million in settlements and verdicts across a range of complex matters, including significant recoveries in property and premises liability disputes, a $1.9 million bench verdict, and results on behalf of clients who were initially offered nothing by opposing parties or their carriers. The firm has also secured complete victories in First Amendment and anti-SLAPP matters, recovering attorney's fees in full from the opposing party.
Our results reflect a consistent commitment to preparation, precision, and aggressive representation when it matters most. We do not treat cases as files. We treat them as businesses and people worth fighting for.
If you are facing a significant real estate dispute, contact Kimura London & White LLP for a confidential consultation.
What Our Clients Say
Our clients include commercial property owners, developers, investors, and individuals who came to us facing significant legal exposure and needed attorneys prepared to fight. Their experiences speak for themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does real estate litigation typically take in California?
The timeline varies significantly depending on the complexity of the dispute, the court, and whether the matter resolves through settlement or proceeds to trial. Many commercial real estate cases in Orange County and Los Angeles Superior Court resolve within one to two years, though complex matters involving multiple parties, extensive discovery, or construction defect claims can take longer. Early strategic assessment often has the greatest influence on timeline and outcome.
What should I do if I am facing a commercial lease dispute or property conflict?
Time is critical. Commercial lease agreements and real estate contracts often contain notice requirements, cure periods, and deadlines that can affect your legal rights if missed. Contact an experienced real estate litigation attorney as soon as possible to assess your exposure, preserve relevant documents and communications, and develop a response strategy before those deadlines pass.
Does Kimura London & White LLP handle real estate cases outside Orange County?
Yes. The firm represents clients in real estate litigation matters throughout Southern California and across California, appearing regularly in Orange County Superior Court, Los Angeles Superior Court, and state and federal courts, including the Central District of California. Clients located outside Southern California who are facing property disputes in this region are welcome to reach out.
What types of clients does the firm represent in real estate matters?
The firm represents commercial property owners, developers, contractors, real estate investors, landlords, tenants, partnerships, joint ventures, corporate entities, and high net worth individuals navigating complex property disputes. Clients range from individual investors to multinational organizations with significant California real estate holdings.