Walla Walla

Real Estate Attorney

Assisting clients with real estate transactions and litigation for over a decade.

Active Bar Licenses

WASHINGTON STATE BAR ASSOCIATION

CALIFORNIA STATE BAR

U.S FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT FOR

EASTERN WA

U.S FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT FOR
WESTERN WA

Kelby J. Derenick

Academic Background

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF LAW | J.D.

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON | B.A

Contact

14 E. Main Street, Suite 214
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Phone: (509) 676-9805

 

Areas of Practice

BOUNDARY LINE DISPUTES

Boundary line disputes between neighboring landowners are some of the most litigated cases in real estate law. Having an experienced attorney assist you in litigation is highly recommended.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

From drafting Purchase and Sale Agreements through the closing of a real estate transaction, a real estate attorney can assist you with all aspects during the sale and transfer of land to another party.

EASEMENTS

Do you need to grant someone the right to use and travel over your land? Is another party abusing easement rights? Easement disputes are often contentious. Consider having an experienced real estate attorney advocate for your side.

TITLE DISPUTES

Title disputes with real estate can arise from errors on deeds or by failing to comply with the proper procedure in a real estate transaction. Title disputes may also involve your title insurance policy. A real estate attorney can identify these issues and formulate a plan to correct and address your title dispute.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Are you the Lessor or Lessee in a commercial real estate transaction? The rights and responsibilities of parties in a commercial lease are predominantly controlled by written agreement. A real estate attorney can assist you with drafting and complying with the complexities of commercial leases.

PREMISES LIABILITY

Is a tenant or customer of your business accusing you of an injury while on your property? Or, have you been injured due to the fault of a landowner? An experienced real estate attorney can assist you in determining whether there is liability exposure or any possibility of collecting monetary damages due to an injury.

FORECLOSURES

Are you facing foreclosure or need to commence foreclosure proceedings? A real estate attorney can make attempts to stop imminent foreclosures or institute judicial foreclosures to enforce deeds of trust when the debtor has violated the terms of your agreement.

DEEDS OF TRUST AND MORTGAGES

Selling real estate without a bank involved? Have you agreed to owner financing with the seller of real estate? A real estate attorney can assist with the drafting, compliance and enforcement of Deeds of Trust.

HOA AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS

The CCRs, Declaration and Bylaws of any HOA can be quite complex and often interpreted in many different ways. In addition to these governing documents, statutes and laws apply to most issues arising with HOAs and Condominium Associations. An experienced real estate attorney can assist you with determining your rights and responsibilities as a member or on behalf of the Association.

LANDLORD AND
TENANT DISPUTES

The State of Washington has recently changed many of the laws controlling the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. Make sure your rights are protected with an experienced real estate attorney in your corner during the dispute.

CONTRACT DISPUTES

Has another party not performed or complied with duties under a contract? Or are you being accused of violating a contract provision? An experienced attorney can assist you with reviewing your specific contract and determining the rights and responsibilities of each party.

Contact

14 E. Main Street, Suite 214
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Phone (509) 676-9805