Edward J. Zorn

Law Offices of Edward J. Zorn

32 years of experience
Business Law, Real Estate Law
California

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Biography

Edward J. Zorn has over 20 years of experience in real estate and business as an attorney, mediator, investor and broker. He provides mediation and arbitration services to the real estate community. As a collaborative professional, Ed counsels with clients focusing on their interest. Providing both legal and practical information helps clients make wise decisions about their real estate or business. Conflict Coaching services include representation through a mediation hearing, and follow up negotiations. If representation in arbitration or a lawsuit is required, Ed will refer his clients to a highly skilled litigation specialist. This process allows Ed to focus exclusively on the needs and best interests of his client, and is consistent with his commitment to peacemaking.

Ed provides commercial brokerage services through Coldwell Banker Commercial Sudweeks Group. He is also available to teach courses and has lectured on all aspects of real estate, business law, negotiations, and conflict resolution.

Practice Areas

Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Law: Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

California
Since 1992

Professional Experience

Attorney: Law Offices of Edward J. Zorn; 2003 - Current; Attorney Provide consultation and advice on business and real estate transactions, negotiations, valuation, use, corporate structure and compliance with laws. Create partnership, LLC and corporate operating documents. Consult with business owners, consumers, contractors, brokers and agents regarding entity structures, legal, disclosure and standard of care issues. Advise contractors, owners, investors, landlords and tenants. Create estate plans, and serve as independent trustee. Provide training and classes to the real estate and business community on negations, contracts, professional standards, disclosures, legal, legislation and dispute resolution issues. Mediator & Arbitrator Assist parties in communication and identification of issues to develop various and creative options to resolve conflicts. Apply real estate, estate planning and legal experience to assist disputants in exploring resolution options for their transactions. Provide mediation and arbitration services for parties engaged in active litigation, as well as, sellers, buyers, landlords, tenants, realtors, trustees, contractors, owners and associations, before conflicts erupt into a lawsuit.

Owner Broker: ZEC Realty, Inc.; 2003 - Current; President and founder of ZEC Realty, Inc. a full service real estate brokerage firm serving the residential real estate markets. Supervise staff of residential agents. Experience in REO liquidation, and providing of BPO evaluation reports Provide training to real estate community in market and investment analysis, standards of practice, ethics, negotiations, management, and legal compliance.

President Owner: ZEC Investments, LLC; 1999 - Current; Created and manage real estate investment company. Acquire and manage income producing properties including multi-family residential, industrial, office and retail. Acquisition of residential properties to sell for profit, and for income. Provide funds for investors.

Attorney: Law Offices of Michael A. Hearn; 1992 - 2003; Senior associate in firm with emphasis in construction, real estate and business litigation. Handled all aspects of case assignments totaling over $35,000,000 in client recoveries. Responsible for initial client interviews, drafting, developer and city document reviews, retention and supervision of multiple construction experts and testing crews, law & motion, discovery, settlement conferences, mediation, arbitration and trial. General Counsel for contractors, developers and associations including CC&R issues, contract review, drafting, and providing general legal advice.

Education

Western State University College of Law: J.D. | Law; 1989 - 1992; Honors: Cum Laude, Graduated in top 10% of Class, American Jurisprudence Award.; Activities: Law Review

Professional Associations

California Association of Realtors: Board of Director; 2012 - Current; Activities: Serve on the Legislative and Risk Management Committees and on the Public Policy Forum.