Ann S. Lee

Greenberg Glusker is pleased to announce a trial victory led by Real Estate Litigation Partner Gregg Martin on behalf of our client, the surviving spouse of a longtime real estate investor, in a high-stakes dispute involving two multimillion-dollar Bel Air properties.

Following a six-day bench trial, the Court granted the defense’s motion for judgment in full after plaintiffs rested their case. The plaintiffs had sought more than $2.5 million in damages from the family trust that holds the properties. During the litigation, the defense team also successfully moved to expunge a lis pendens (a notice recorded to alert potential purchasers of a pending lawsuit) recorded against one of the properties and secured attorneys’ fees for the client. The Court’s decision brought a complete victory on the equitable claims and avoided the need for further proceedings.

“This was a case that required careful preparation and disciplined execution from start to finish,” said Gregg Martin. “We believed strongly in our client’s position and are grateful the Court recognized that plaintiffs failed to meet their burden of proof. It is a meaningful result for our client and her family.”

Gregg Martin led the trial team with associates Nicolette Kumar, Andrew Lux, and Emily Avazian, along with support from partner Ann Lee.