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Proven track record for real estate and business transactions.
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Rafaelof Law
The Rafaelof Law Firm has a proven track record and deep knowledge of real estate and business transactions, having advised clients ranging from family owned businesses, startups to large corporations and funds. The Rafaelof Law Firm is prepared to effectively handle the most basic to complex real estate transactions, along with commercial and residential leasing, development and financing.

Our
Practice Areas
Real Estate Transactions
• Preparing, negotiating and full review of purchase and sale agreements
• Full due diligence, title review and escrow management for real estate transactions
• 1031 Exchanges
• Opportunity Zone Purchases and Low Income Housing Opportunities
• Preparation, review and negotiation of contractor and architect agreements for real estate development projects
• Preparing, negotiating and full review of leasing for all assets types, including, residential, commercial, retail, office and industrial leases
• Preparing and negotiating guarantor agreements
• Preparing attorney opinion letters
• Preparing and review of easements
• Review and Consultation of loan documents
Business Transactions
• Corporate Formation
• Operating Agreements and Joint Venture Agreements
• Purchase and Sale of businesses
• Purchase and Sale of Professional Businesses
• Review of loan and security agreements
• Assistance with dissolution and wind-up of nationwide corporations
Real Estate and Business Litigation
• Partnership Disputes
• Breach of Contract cases relating to purchase and sale agreements, including specific performance actions as well as claims for rescission and restitution.
• Claims by or against agents and brokers for nondisclosure and compensation.
• Title Insurance Claims
• Actions for Fraud and Misrepresentation
• Neighbor and Boundary Disputes
• Loan Service and foreclosure issues
• Judgment collection and defense
• Covid-19 Related real estate disputes
• Construction Defect Actions
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Our office works and consults with various lenders, escrow agents, developers, investors, brokers, private equity firms, borrowers, and residential and commercial owners.
Our Clients
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Jonathan Rafaelof, ESQ.
Jonathan Rafaelof is the managing attorney of The Rafaelof Law Firm with particular expertise in the acquisition, development, leasing and disposition of commercial real estate. Mr. Rafaelof also maintains extensive experience in real estate litigation and disputes, repeatingly providing optimal results for his clients in the Los Angeles area and throughout California.
Mr. Rafaelof’s clients have included and range from family-owned businesses to regional developers and investors. Mr. Rafaelof’s experience has provided him with the ability to create practical solutions and exceptional value for his clients dealing with complex transactions and disputes.
Mr. Rafaelof received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, Summa Cum Laude¸ and his Juris Doctorate from the UCLA School of Law where he served as a board member of the Real Estate Law Association. Mr. Rafaelof has also served as a board member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Real Estate Section and is a managing attorney of the Los Angeles based Rafaelof Law Firm.

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