Legal Services & Lawyers

Our operation is focused on providing cost effective solutions and expert customer service to all our clients. In addition to real estate, the firm represents clients in business litigation, construction defect problems, estate planning, arbitrations and mediations. We want our clients to fully understand the legal process and what will be involved in finding a constructive result to their legal issue. I am very active in the legal and real estate community. I continue to educate myself on the most up to date information within my field. I maintain active memberships with both local and national groups in the industry.

Certified - Pepperdine University - Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution

Mr. Mellor obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University in 1988. While at Cornell he was a member of Cornell University's National Debate and Forensics Team, repeatedly recognized as an exceptional debater and individual public speaker throughout the country. Mr. Mellor obtained his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1992. He was admitted to both the California and the District of Columbia Bars and has been practicing law for over 16 years in both state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Mellor started his own Real Estate and Business Litigation Practice in 2001 and has had three published opinions in the California Courts of Appeal since that time.

Mr. Mellor is the Immediate Past Chair of the Executive Committee for the Litigation Section of the State Bar of California and was Chair in (2007-2008); Vice-Chair (2006-2007); Treasurer (2005-2006); Secretary (2004-2005) and Executive Committee Member (2002-2004). He also assists with the State Bar's Real Estate Section Committee in California. He has special interests in Real Estate and Business litigation involving Loan Modifications, Foreclosures, Mechanic’s Liens, construction defects, business contracts, business entity formation, and technology.

Mr. Greer is expert in real estate and construction, whether involving litigation, mediation, arbitration, or consultation; he has served construction-oriented clientele (large and small) in ALL of their "phases" of need (litigation in California and Colorado, dispute resolution (mediator and arbitrator), assistance in procurement or development, contract drafting and letting, specification identification, disputes arising during the project, payment issues,liens, and the like). He also serves the real estate industry, whether pursuing class-action litigation, defending brokers/agents/appraisers, or mediating disputes between Purchasers and Sellers of property. In summary - there is NO DISPUTE involving construction or real estate that Jim Greer can not assist in a reasonable and efficiently priced manner.

We are multifaceted south Orange County law firm that handles collections issues (regarding creditors and debtors), issues with real estate brokers, agents and loan representatives and actions by and against contractors and home owners and wide variety of breach of contract actions. We also handle foreclosures and disputes against real estate agents and mortgage brokers. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards.

FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION. We specialize in personal and business collections, foreclosure, breach of contract actions and actions against real estate and loan companies and their agents. We represent both debtors and creditors. For creditors, our firm has the resources and experience to help collect the money that is due. We offer courteous, friendly service and lower hourly rates than other firms with similar experience. Collection agencies can only do so much to collect your debt. If unsuccessful in their attempts, you may have to hire an attorney to begin litigation anyway. Why not hire us and begin the collection process sooner? Commercial and business accounts are welcome. For debtors, if you are you being sued on an unpaid debt, or a debt you are disputing, we may be of assistance. We can attempt to negotiate a settlement or defend you in court. We are not a debt counseling service or a credit repair agency. There are things we can do to help protect your credit rating. If you have a judgment against you and you claim that you did not know you were sued, we may be able to have judgments set aside. If your house is being foreclosed on, give us a call. Mr. Safion is a license real estate broker and active sales agent. In-home initial meetings and Saturday hours are available by appointment. We practice in all Southern California Counties from San Diego to Los Angeles