Property Dispute & Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Protecting Your Land and Property Rights in Alabama

Property law in Alabama is complex. Whether you are fighting to protect a family legacy, resolving a boundary issue with a neighbor, or enforcing a lien to get paid for your work, you need an attorney who understands the courtroom side of real estate.

At Burress Law Firm, we focus on property litigation and conflict resolution. We handle the disputes that arise over land, ownership, and possession. From quieting title on a piece of land to drafting the deeds necessary to secure your interest, we have the procedural knowledge to protect your rights in Circuit, District, and Probate courts.

Matters We Handle

1. Title and Ownership Disputes

When ownership is unclear or under attack, we act to secure your legal standing.

Quiet Title Actions: We file the necessary lawsuits to “fix” legal title, resolving doubts caused by heirs’ claims, tax sale issues, or gaps in ownership history.
Adverse Possession: We represent clients asserting ownership based on long-term possession (10 or 20 years) or defending against hostile claims.
Boundary Line Disputes: If you and a neighbor disagree on the true line, we litigate to legally ascertain and mark the correct boundary.
Reformation of Deeds: We take legal action to correct errors in recorded deeds or mortgages caused by mutual mistake or fraud.

2. Recovering Possession & Property Torts

If someone is wrongfully occupying or damaging your land, we help you regain control and seek compensation.

Ejectment: We prosecute actions to prove your superior legal title and recover possession of land (often used after nonjudicial foreclosures).
Unlawful Detainer: We utilize district courts for the expedited recovery of non-residential properties when a tenant refuses to leave.
Trespass & Nuisance: We litigate claims for physical invasion of your land or interference with your use and enjoyment of it, seeking damages or injunctions.
Slander of Title: We defend your property’s value against those who falsely and maliciously impugn your title.

3. Heirs’ Property and Co-Ownership

Family land issues require a delicate but firm legal strategy.

Partition & Sale for Division: We initiate actions to divide property among co-owners or compel a sale when equitable division isn’t possible.
Heirs Property Act: We navigate the specific procedures for “heirs property” to ensure fair valuation and protect family interests during partition actions.
Estate Administration: We represent personal representatives in managing real property assets, including seeking court approval for sales and transfers.

4. Contracts & Conveyances

We handle the drafting and enforcement of real estate agreements.

Deed Preparation: We negotiate and draft the specific legal documents required to transfer interest in land, ensuring all statutory formalities are met.
Specific Performance: If a seller backs out of a valid contract to sell you land, we file suit to compel them to complete the sale.

Why Hire William H. Burress for Property Disputes?

Real estate litigation requires more than just knowing the law; it requires mastering the procedure. A missed deadline on a lien or a failure to plead “peaceable possession” in a quiet title action can end a case before it begins.

Here is how we help:

Strategic Filing: We determine the correct venue (Circuit, District, or Probate) and the right cause of action to achieve your goal—whether that is clearing a title defect or evicting a holdover tenant.
Procedural Precision: We ensure adherence to Alabama’s strict procedural rules, including notice requirements for condemnation and jurisdictional prerequisites for quiet title actions.
Resolution Focused: We don’t just file paperwork; we prepare for trial. Whether negotiating a boundary settlement or arguing before a judge, we are focused on securing your property rights.

Don’t let a property dispute diminish the value of your investment. Call to set up an appointment or schedule your consultation today.