- Criminal DefenseKyle is originally from Des Moines, Iowa where he graduated from Drake Law School with Highest Honors. In Iowa, Kyle practiced at a general practice law firm. His primary areas of practice were contract disputes, estate planning, criminal law, and civil litigation. He also had a remote office in Southeast Iowa primarily dedicated to real estate transactions and probate.
- FraudReal estate fraud is any illegal activity done with the intent of misrepresenting information in any real estate related documents that involves the transfer of money.
- Corporate LawDianne is a law clerk at Combs Law Group, who is a third-year law student at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. While in law school, Dianne worked as a legal extern for the City of Phoenix and the Arizona Governor’s Office. Dianne is also a Managing Editor for the Corporate and Business Law Journal.
- Business FormationComplicated issues concerning ownership, control, business strategy, and compensation of owners and employees can arise at any time in the ownership of any business, large or small. Disputes between joint owners of business enterprises can frequently become a nasty “business divorce.” Our experience with these real estate and commercial disputes has allowed our clients to preserve their businesses in the face of the conflicting claims that so often arise when there is a “falling out” among business owners. The drafting of proper documents at the time of business formation can minimize disputes among business owners. Our attorneys have experience with the rules and procedures of all Arizona courts, including the Commercial Court of Maricopa County Superior Court which is designed for complex real estate and commercial disputes.
- Business DisputesCombs Law Group, P.C. sets itself apart from other Arizona real estate law firms by working with clients to develop smart, strategic, and practical solutions. Top Arizona real estate lawyer Chris Combs and Combs Law Group, P.C. attorneys achieve excellent results for their clients in a wide array of real estate legal areas of practice. These areas of practice include general real estate law, business law, litigation, as well as arbitration and mediation.
- Business TransactionsDarlene focuses on our transactional side of the practice. Darlene has a broad range of experience representing borrowers, lenders, owners, purchasers, landlords and tenants in real estate finance transactions, purchases and sales of real estate, commercial leases and business transactions. Prior to moving to Arizona, Darlene worked for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in their New York and Los Angeles offices and continues to maintain active licenses in Arizona, California and New York to better serve her clients.
- Real Estate LitigationAt Combs Law Group, P.C. our attorneys are committed to providing high-quality legal assistance in a professional and informative environment. We cater to a diverse population and are fully devoted to each and every individual with inquiries about all Real Estate Matters.
- Construction LitigationQuestion: Four years ago we purchased a new home in Mesa. We received a one-year written warranty from our homebuilder. In the last few months some of the stucco has started falling off the outside walls of our home. We have been told by a licensed contractor that we have major stucco damage, and that all of the stucco may need to be replaced. When we contacted our homebuilder’s sales agent she said that the only obligation that the homebuilder had after closing was under their one-year written warranty to repair construction defects. Do we have to pay now for… Read More >>
- Real Estate TransactionsChris drafted the original nine-page Arizona Association of Realtors (“AAR”) Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract. Chris formed and operated the AAR Legal Hotline program which received a 90% approval rating from Arizona real estate brokers for more than 20 years.
- Easement
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesWhether you are a landlord seeking to evict a residential or commercial tenant, or a tenant whose landlord is refusing to return your security deposit or is wrongfully evicting you, understanding and interpreting the Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act is essential. Our attorneys are experienced and educated in landlord-tenant issues.
- Estate PlanningQuestion: My wife and I have lived in California our entire lives. My wife recently passed away. Although I want to keep our home in California, I would like to buy a second home in North Phoenix. Should I buy the home in North Phoenix with some type of trust? Answer: Probably. You should contact an attorney who specializes in Trusts and Estates. In general, if an individual owns a home or other real property in two or more states, a revocable living trust should be considered. The reason is that, if your home or other real property in two… Read More >>
- TrustsQuestion: In the winter months my husband and I live in our Scottsdale condominium. Our deed says “community property with right of survivorship.” I have a son from my first marriage who is attending Arizona State University, and I want my son to have my interest in the Scottsdale condominium after I die. My will and my revocable living trust say that my son is my only beneficiary. When I die will my son inherit my interest in the Scottsdale condominium? My husband does not like my son so I cannot even discuss this issue with him. Answer: No. If… Read More >>
- Power of AttorneyQuestion: Our mother is in her 80s, and we recently moved her from her Sun City home to an assisted living facility. My younger brother has always been a problem for the family, and for the last three years he has lived with our mother. I have a power of attorney from our mother that she signed in 2016. We are in escrow now to sell her Sun City home under our 2016 power of attorney. At a recent family meeting to agree on what to do with the proceeds of the sale of our mother’s home, my younger brother… Read More >>
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureIn Arizona, lenders may foreclose on deeds of trusts or mortgages in default using either a judicial or non-judicial foreclosure process. We are very knowledgeable with the foreclosure process. We are also knowledgeable with the forfeiture of Agreements for Sale (“Contracts for Deed”).
- Tax LawConverting Rental Property to Principal Residence Question: In a recent article you said that IRS income tax law was changed to limit the tax benefits when the owner of a rental home moves into that rental home–which then becomes the owner’s “principal residence.” My husband and I are considering converting rental property to our personal residence. We have owned a rental home in Paradise Valley, Arizona for eight years. The appreciation on that home is approximately $500,000. We are planning on retiring to Utah, but don’t want to pay tax on this $500,000 in appreciation. We are willing to move into… Read More >>