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Congratulations to Director, STEVE PASAROW, recipient of the 2025 ASCDC Trial Attorney of the Year!
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Real Estate and Construction

The firm’s practice encompasses a wide range of services covering all aspects of real estate and construction,
transactions, and litigation.

  • Real estate acquisitions and sales
  • Loans secured by real property
  • Land subdivision and related regulatory compliance
  • Condominium formation and administration
  • Land use matters and code compliance
  • Leasing and property management issues
  • Construction contract formation and enforcement
  • Mechanic’s liens, stop notices and bond disputes
  • Real and personal property foreclosures
  • Receiverships and bankruptcy proceedings affecting real property
  • Property tax appeals
  • Simultaneous and delayed tax deferred exchanges
  • Redevelopment law
  • Transactions, litigation, and administrative matters involving brokers and agents
  • Conflicting claims to escrowed funds
  • Interpleader actions
  • Defense of escrow negligence claims

KPC’s experience in construction defect cases includes:

  • Representation of owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers
  • Representing both public entities and contracting parties in public and private works of improvement
  • Representation of design professionals, including architects, engineers, landscape architects, and interior designers
  • Defending complex multiparty litigation, arbitration, and mediation
  • Representation before all alternative dispute resolution forums
  • Defense of land subsidence litigation
  • Providing neutral arbitration and mediation services to other litigants
  • Insurance coverage review and related litigation, including defense and indemnity issues

KPC’s real estate, coverage, and title attorneys also have extensive expertise and experience in the following areas:

  • Insurance analysis and coverage
  • Fraud claims
  • Construction delay matters
  • Construction contract drafting, negotiation, and disputes
  • Land use matters
  • Broker liability claims
  • Contractor licensing disputes
  • Bid, performance, payment, and license bond claims
  • Title disputes
  • Corporate ownership and alter ego claims
  • Partnership disputes
  • Homeowner association transactions, liens, and disputes
  • Lender liability claims
  • Foreclosure and creditors’ rights matters

For further information regarding the firm’s real estate and construction practice, please contact:

James M. Phillippi
[email protected]
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Clifford R. Cohen
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Congratulations to Director, STEVE PASAROW, recipient of the ABOTA Lifetime Achievement Award!

It is with great pride and excitement that we share the news that Steve Pasarow has been named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). This is the highest honor bestowed by the Los Angeles Chapter. This award recognizes members who have demonstrated a lifetime of excellence, integrity, and leadership in the legal profession. The award will be presented at the President’s Installation Dinner on January 23, 2026.

Throughout Steve’s distinguished career, he has exemplified the very best of our profession, providing exceptional counsel to clients, mentoring numerous attorneys, and contributing meaningfully to the broader legal community. This recognition is a testament not only to Steve’s professional achievements but also to the values of dedication, excellence, and service that he brings to KPC every day.

Please join us in congratulating Steve on this well-deserved honor. We are all fortunate to work alongside such an inspiring colleague and leader

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