Commercial Real Estate — Attorney and Broker Representation
Jimmy Nguyen brings a rare dual perspective to commercial real estate in San Jose and Santa Clara County: he is both a licensed California real estate broker and a real estate attorney. That means he can represent you in the transaction itself, or in court if the deal turns into a dispute.
Buying or Leasing Commercial Property? Jimmy Represents You as Your Broker
As a broker, Jimmy represents buyers purchasing commercial property and tenants negotiating a lease for office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use space in San Jose and across Santa Clara County. He negotiates price and terms on your behalf, coordinates due diligence, and works to protect your interests from the letter of intent through closing or lease signing.
When the Deal Goes Wrong: Commercial Real Estate Litigation
Not every commercial transaction closes cleanly. If a seller breached the purchase agreement, failed to disclose a known defect, misrepresented the condition or income of the property, or engaged in constructive fraud, Jimmy represents buyers seeking to recover damages, rescind the deal, or force specific performance. Common claims include:
- Breach of contract
- Failure to disclose a known defect
- Negligent or intentional misrepresentation
- Constructive fraud
Legal Basis
Commercial transactions are not covered by the residential Transfer Disclosure Statement requirement, so these claims typically rely on contract terms and common-law fraud doctrines, including:
- Civil Code § 1572 — defines actual fraud, including suggesting a fact known to be false or suppressing a fact one is bound to disclose.
- Civil Code § 1573 — defines constructive fraud, covering breaches of duty that mislead another to their prejudice even without dishonest intent.
- Civil Code §§ 1709-1710 — establish liability for deceit, including negligent misrepresentation of a material fact.
- Code of Civil Procedure § 337 — generally allows four years to sue for breach of a written commercial purchase or lease agreement.
For residential transactions, deposit disputes, or common questions, see our Real Estate Law, Earnest Money Disputes, and Real Estate Law FAQ pages, or read Can You Sue Your Real Estate Agent in California? on our blog.
Jimmy has successfully helped business owners buy their first commercial building, and has negotiated business lease agreements on behalf of tenants.
Is a commercial deal going south, or do you need representation buying or leasing your next property? Email jimmy@lawjn.com with a short description of the deal, and Jimmy will follow up to set a complimentary phone consultation.
Tell Jimmy about your commercial deal
Describe the transaction or dispute and Jimmy will review it personally. There is no charge for the initial case evaluation. Please keep it to the facts for now — until an attorney-client relationship is established in writing, what you send may not be protected as confidential.
Jimmy represents commercial buyers and tenants in purchases, leases, and disputes over breach of contract, failure to disclose, and fraud in California. He is a licensed broker in California and Nevada.